Barons bring cheer to Thanksgiving parade

Despite Thanksgiving
morning's strong winds and biting cold, Andover's
cheer team wore their smiles wide.

It was the Barons'
first-time performing in America's
Thanksgiving Parade. Twelve cheerleading squads from throughout the state
kicked off the miles-long march.

First-time varsity
coach Nissa Wimberley submitted the application -
video, photos and an essay - on behalf of the team.

TV viewers had to get
up early to catch their act. "My girls are outgoing," Wimberley
said. "They pushed their way to the front."

Originally published December 1, 2005

DAVID EMERLING

The Andover Barons cheerleading team performed for the
first time in Detroit's
Thanksgiving Day parade. Team members are (Back row, from left) Brittany
Darnell, Erik Wodowski, Kimberly Austin, Mary Alice
Reinohl, Jamie Kyff and
Rochelle Emerling. (Bottom row, from left) Brittany
Hogan, Ronni Tollman,
Blair Schwartz.