The Yorktown High School Cheerleaders attended the UCA Cheer Camp at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, from July 1619. For three days, the cheerleaders learned new band chants, cheer, stunts and so much. There were also competitions where the Yorktown cheerleaders received many awards. Here is a list of the awards: 1st Place Cheer-Small Varsity Division; 3rd Place Dance- Small Varsity Division; Most Energetic Mascot Trophy-Wally the Wildcat (Rylie Krueger); 4- All American Recipients: Seniors - Malayshia Thomas, Brycen Allman, Sydnie Krueger and sophomore Paige Deleon; The “Pin It” Forward Award- Sydnie Krueger; 4- Blue Superior Ribbons; 4Spirit Sticks; 3- Superior Blue Ribbons-Wally the Wildcat; 1- Red Ribbon- Wally the Wildcat; Top Mushy Mascot Award-Wally the Wildcat.
YHS Cheer sponsor Mendy Moreno said, “The girls worked so hard all week and learned so much new material. I am so very proud of the squad. There were 43 other teams at this camp. The competition was stiff and we still did amazing! We are looking forward to a great year and we appreciate everyone’s support.”
