All work.and play for Harding cheerleaders Cheerleading is a sport that requires intense dedication, coordination, flexibility, raw talent and the right attitude. The Bison cheerleaders possessed all of these qualities. To these girls, cheerleading was not just a hobby, it was a sport. This year's squad was composed of six new cheerleaders and seven returning. This year's captains were juniors Holly Dawson and Candace Ward. "The leadership provided by Candace and Holly directed the squad to a new level of cheerleading at Harding," Kellee Blickenstaff, cheerleading sponsor said. "The tireless hours spent organizing and planning for practices paid offwith the high quality of stunts, routines and basic cheerleading that was performed. "The commitment and dedication ofthese girls to this squad has brought respect to the sport of cheerleading," Blickenstaff said. "Not only do they cheer well, but they are very involved in many aspects of Harding life. These girls exhibit the high standards and qualities of a Harding cheerleader." ~r------------~C~h~e~e~r~le~a~d~e=rs ~ Athletics This year, the cheerleaders were fortunate enough to travel to every football game but one. "It was awesome to always see the cheerleaders at all the away games," senior Josh Satterfield said. "No matter wherewe played or what the score, we could always count on them to support us." Dawson expressed her gratitude toward Blickenstaff. "She is an incredible coach and more importantly a 'mom' to every girl on the squad," Dawson said. The squad for 2000-2001 contributed greatly to the increased school spirit at Harding's athletic events. The football fans and the "Rhodes Rowdies" helped the cheerleaders lift the school spirit to a new level. This year's squad spent countless hours supporting Harding athletics, learning cheers, making signs, decorating locker rooms, baking cookies, practicing, tumbling and conditioning; and they did this yearround. For the Harding cheerleaders, there was no "off season." - Candace Ward To increase the excitement of the game ,junior Candace Ward throws miniature basketballs to the "Rhodes Rowdies." Ward, along with Holly Dawson, led the 2000-2001 cheerleading squad as a co-captain. Photo by Daniel Dubois. First Row: Amy Mansour, Anna Wheeler, Candace Ward, Christy Samuels, Sarah Shields. Second Row: Hailee Augsburger, Jamie Hughes, T.e. Thorstenson and Harvey Wallbanger (the bison), Holly Dawson, Jennifer Shappley, Heather Fox, Amanda Davis, Liza Freeman. Not pictured are: Amanda Stevens and Salina Ransom. Photo by Daniel Dubois. the team ... 1------
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