YJH cheerleaders compete at camp

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  YJH 2024-25 Cheerleaders attended the UCA Camp at Texas A&M. Front Row (L-R): Kyleigh Garcia, Piper Peyton, Lily Taylor, Kennedy Robertson (mascot). Back Row (L-R): Lainey Lemke, Aubry Guzman, Laylynn Palacios, Marissa Gea, Gabriella Anzaldua, Meigh Naranjo. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

  YJH 2024-25 Cheerleaders attended the UCA Camp at Texas A&M. Front Row (L-R): Kyleigh Garcia, Piper Peyton, Lily Taylor, Kennedy Robertson (mascot). Back Row (L-R): Lainey Lemke, Aubry Guzman, Laylynn Palacios, Marissa Gea, Gabriella Anzaldua, Meigh Naranjo. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Yorktown Junior High Cheerleaders attended the UCA Cheer Camp at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas, from July 16 to July 19. They learned a lot of cheers and routines and had fun interacting with cheerleaders from other schools from all over the state. There were also competitions where the YJH cheerleaders won many awards. Here is a list of the awards: 2nd Place Overall; 2nd Place Routine; Most Improved Mascot (Kennedy Robertson); 1-All American Recipient - Meigh Naranjo; The “Pin It” Forward Award-Lily Taylor; 3 Spirit Sticks; 2 Superior Blue Ribbons; 3 Spirit Sticks - Wally the Wildcat.

The YJH sponsors shared their thoughts about the camp. Chelsea Rogers said, “UCA Cheer Camp at A&M was a huge success for our YJH Cheerleaders and Mascot. I am so proud of them for stepping up as leaders, getting out of their comfort zone and working so hard!” Abbigale Polasek said, “Our YJH cheerleaders’ first time getting to go to an away UCA Cheer Camp was amazing! The girls stepped up to the competition and excelled. I am so proud of these girls. They have come so far!”