Sports

CHS cheerleading
switching to new format

Dave Pemberton

The Clarkston varsity
cheerleading team is comprised of: Megan Delnick,
Rachel Ming, Karissa McCatty,
Lisa Quantz, Janelle Zirwes,
Megan Best, Brittany Rodgers, Candice Walsh, Annie Johns, Marisa Blaski, Katie Sherman, Ashleigh Henderson, Kelsey
Miller, Jessica Whaley, Amanda Zangara, Kelli
Thornberry, Caylee Price, Briana Reuter and
Alyssa Santola. The mascot is Caylee
Price. Coaches are Chandra Price and Marie Fahrner.
Photo by Dave Pemberton.

August 30, 2006 - The Clarkston cheerleading squad will be making
some changes this season. The MHSAA is requiring all schools to participate
in the competitive cheer for 2006-07. Clarkston previously competed in
sideline cheer competitions.

CHS cheerleading Coach Chandra Price said the change will not be huge.

"I look at it as a challenge," Price said. "The real big
difference is they have one extra round. The girls are excited for it. I
think it's nice because for once the entire cheerleading community will be
unified."

During the fall season the cheerleading team will not compete, but will do
plenty to help promote school spirit and give back to the community.

"We really want to give back," Price said. "They are looking
for creative ways to let people know it's all about spirit and fun. We want
to help promote all the fall sports. We use this season as
conditioning."

In November, the cheerleading squad will hold another set of tryouts for the
competitive season.