MBHS Junior Varsity and Varsity shine at cheer camp

The MBHS Varsity and JV squads attended the four-day Universal Cheerleading Association camp at The Beach Club in Gulf Shores, where 30 teams from the Southeast competed. The squads are coached by Holly and Shane “Chief” Martin.

The Leadership Award, which is voted on all by other teams who attended the Camp and considered the most prestigious award, was given to the combined MBHS Varsity and Junior Varsity squads.

The Varsity took first in the Home Pom and third in the Extreme Routine, which  includes extra gymnastic stunts. Senior Sarah Reed won first in the jump contest; she and senior Lily Bowron were also named All Stars. The Pin it Forward Award, which is given to a cheerleader who exemplifies the sport, was won by Mary Carolyn Garcia and Maggie Green.

The Junior Varsity squad won first in two categories: Extreme Routine and Cheer. The girls also received second in Home Pom. Sophomore Kara Gravlee won second place in the jump contest. Mary Katherine Monson, Mary Seldon Andrews, Mary Katherine Moore, Paley Smith, Mary Pat Rodrigues and Lucy Wolter were named All Stars. Mary Farley Stevens and Mary Katherine Moore also won the Pin it Forward Award.