Freshman squad excels at cheer camp

The MBJH Freshman cheerleaders competed at the Universal Cheer Association Camp held at Mississippi State University. The freshman/junior varsity division included more than 740 cheerleaders from five states. Helen Pruet coaches the ninth grade squad, and Gail Magnus oversees the entire cheerleading program at MBJH.

The girls took first place in the Home Pom, Cheer and Extreme Routine. The squad was also presented the Traditions Award by the UCA staff, which recognizes the legacy of a program and is awarded to the squad bringing “traditions” to the camp for years, such as the squad’s signature pigtails. The team was also presented the “Top Banana” Award for a day and the Spirit Stick, which returned home with the girls. Mary Claire Ritchey won first in the jump contest. Lucy Long, Lulu Marks, Alli Walters, Logan Sanderson, Ellen Coleman Edwards and Catherine Fruin were named All Star at camp.