The senior cheerleaders are celebrated

Kemrie Flynson, Adreanah Ruggieri-Sabolesky, Cheyenne Crabtree, Dakota Benedetto, Kendall Williams, Laura-Li Lamprecht, Reagan Allain, and Sasha Montanus were celebrated at the home football game Friday, October 23, where they also participated in numerous senior traditions.

The night started with a festive gathering in the school cafeteria. The senior's parents arrived an hour early to set up. Each senior was gifted with scores of gifts from their parents and their teammates. They enjoyed a meal and a video slideshow accompanied by the song "I'll Remember You" by Hannah Montana.

The seniors finished the pre-game celebration with their traditional "senior sign off" by placing their paint-covered hand on a poster next to their name.

Before the game, each senior walked across the field with their loved ones as their name and plans for the future were read from the announcer's box. 

During the game, the seniors were held up in stunts by their teammates. Each was given their moment in the air. At the conclusion of the game, they each did one final flip over their cheer mats and signed their name just as each previous senior did before them.

Ruggieri-Sabolesky said, "Cheering at my final high school game felt surreal. I was proud of the memories I made, but sad to say goodbye to my teammates, coaches, and the sport that meant so much to me.

What’s next for the PCHS cheer team?

While their time at football games is over, the cheer season is not over. Now they transition into their competition season for the winter season. 

Tryouts for the competitive cheer teams took place on October 14. The State and National teams will hold regular practices to learn the skills and choreography needed to compete.

Two rosters were posted on their Instagram page with the first name of those who each made the States Team and the National Team.

The following are on both the State and National Teams: Kemrie, Haidyn, Kavya, Aubrey, Laura, Lana, Payton, Layla, Cheyenne, Caitlin, Charlie, and Addison. 

Joining the National Team includes Morgan, Alyse, Ella, Brooke, Alexis, and Raegan.

Additionally, Morgan, Alyse, Ella, Brooke, Alexis, and Raegan are alternates for the state team and Chloe, Leah, Brooklyn, Dakota, and Bella are alternates for the national team.