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Montwood cheer squad takes top spot at National Cheer competition



Montwood cheer squad takes top spot at National Cheer competition									
When students returned to Montwood High School after the winter break, there
was another addition to the school’s trophy case. Thanks to the Montwood Varsity
Cheerleading Squad, the school is now home to a 4-foot National Cheerleading
Association trophy.  The 17-member squad spent two days competing in Dallas
against 19 teams from Arkansas, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and
Washington. The team took first place in the Varsity Non-Building Division at
the 2007 NCA Senior and Junior High School National Championship on December 28
and 29.  Coached by Laura Price and Betty Enriquez, the team spent their free
time before and after school practicing a routine they designed in September.“We
didn’t think our scores were going to be high,” said team captain and senior
Aleksia Licon. “But the judges liked our performance and gave us an 8.36 in the
first round. So we entered the final round in first place. We managed to win
without a choreographer against teams that had their own choreographers.”Team
members are Alexis Arce, Arianna Castillo, Cindy Chavira, Marissa Diaz De Leon,
Elijah Garcia, Stephanie Garcia, Lauren Gutierrez, Aleksia Licon, Bryana Porras,
Vanessa Ramos, Alyssa Rey, Briana Rey, Audrey Vasquez, Kaylee Vasquez and Amanda
Veliz.“It was awesome,” said senior Bryanna Porras. “It was kind of shock. We
went through a lot of little challenges to get here.”“It was a great experience
and a great way to top off our senior year,” said Marissa Diaz-De Leon. It’s
really a tribute to our seniors who worked so hard,” said Price of the six
seniors who make up the team.  “The entire team’s enthusiasm was overwhelming. 
This is something they wanted and worked hard for. They are an amazing group of
young ladies.” The Americas High School Cheerleading team also participated in
National Cheerleading Competition and took third place in the Varsity
Non-Building category. Team members are: Ashlie Mena, Clarissa Acosta, Magaly
Tarango, Kelsey Rivera, Desiree Grajeda, Pamela Najera, Adriana Chavez, Andrea
Moore, Jasmin Duque, Isabel Villalva, Vanessa Gonzalez, Alex Domínguez, Desi
Lopez, Carlee Barton, Stephanie Dominguez, Lauren Blackwell, Danika Romero,
Kimberly Guzman, Sarah Simental, Heather Paz, Janene Rojas, Marisol Vasquez,
Michael Morales, Marcelo Manriquez, Tomas Rivera, Matthew Lopez and Jesse
Bustamante. They are coached by Aida Mata.  “All team members worked many long
days as we prepared for this competition.  We worked extra hard to improve every
skill and learn a high skill level routine.  With heart and determination we
accepted every challenge that came our way,” said Mata.  “We are proud of our
accomplishments and wish to congratulate Montwood High School on a job well
done!”
 
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