Cheer team places sixth at districts
January 13, 2017
With pom poms in their hands and red and black sequined bows in their hair, the cheerleaders feel anxious to perform. But before going onto the mat, they gather in a circle, join hands and bow their heads. They pray. "God we're not asking for much," senior Pearl Obioha said, "but we're asking you to...
Sole male cheerleader changes team’s dynamic
October 8, 2016
Under the Friday night lights, the football team is strapping on last minute gear, but on the sidelines, the cheer squad is firing up the crowd, but with a new addition: junior Dioscar Montesino. Montesino had never done cheer prior to this season. He said that “before gymnastics, [he] was between...
Chip in to cheer
September 15, 2016
Pom poms and tumbling mats do not come cheap. The fee for each of the 13 varsity cheerleaders is $844. The price also covers the cost of uniforms, practice clothes, shoes and camp. The main reason for this year’s steep fee was the five-day cheer camp at the University of Central Florida. The camp alone...
New cheer coaches bring charisma
September 24, 2015
They stand on the track, tired and sweaty from cheering in the unforgiving sun. The cheerleaders decide to take a break. Their coaches think otherwise. “Get back in your lines!” the coaches yell. “Who’s the coach here and who’s the cheerleader?” Their screaming can be heard fro...
Cheerleaders support team against King
October 10, 2013
After a long Hillsborough touchdown at the game against King, the Terrier cheerleading squad breaks into a cheer of “Go Big Red!” The Hillsborough varsity cheerleaders have 30 total cheers but stick to about 15. Any of the cheerleaders can decide what cheer they will call but it depends on...
From headlocks to handstands
Kourtney Melendi, Staff Writer
September 25, 2013
Most high school boys spend hours in the gym to stay in shape for an upcoming sports season. Senior Michael Williams and sophomore Marcus Heyder train differently. When they aren’t rolling around the floor wrestling, they’re lifting girls, working on technique and cheering on the football players...