June 21-23 the Pratt High Cheer Squad attended a National Cheerleader’s Association Day Camp in Greensburg. During the three-day camp, squad members learned new cheers, dances and stunts to be used during the upcoming fall and winter sports seasons. Squad members were recognized for Excellent Technique in Safety, Spotting and Stunt Technique as well as Excellent and Superior ribbons during cheer evaluations. At the completion of the camp, the Gold Squad was awarded the Performance Top Team Trophy. This is given to the squad that exemplified the best cheer technique, skill incorporation and performance ability. They were also awarded the Camp Spirit Award, voted on by all squads at camp, for being the squad that added the most spirit to camp all week. Both Pratt High Squads earned a spirit stick at the end of camp as well as the Gold Squad receiving a bid for National events.
Individuals were also recognized at the camp. Peyton Whitfield received the Captain's Award for her leadership during the camp and in captain's meetings. A number of squad members were nominated to compete for All-America status including Peyton Whitfield, Lindzie Rambat, Katie Kocher, Macy Waddle, Amie Beatty and Brittany Steel. Macy Waddle and Katie Kocher were awarded All America status at the completion of the camp. All-Americans qualify to attend a special NCA event.
The Cheer Squad is spending the rest of the summer working in the weight room and conditioning in the mornings as well as organizing their Relay for Life team. Our first performance will be at the Fall Sports Expo (Fall Scrimmage) on August 27.
