“Go Lions ” screamed the LMPS (Lakeland Middle Preparatory School) Cheer Squad during a Tuesday practice in the school gym as they performed stunts and sideline cheers.
The Cheer Squad has been practicing weekly for the middle school football season as well as several special competitions throughout the year.
Nicole Roman, president of the Lakeland Cheer Boosters, said the 16 girls will be at all LMPS home and away football games with a regional competition the end of October.
Members of the Cheer Squad
Gabby Starnes, 5th grade Adrianna Wilson, 5th grade
Sophia Skogen, 5th grade Mahogony Granger-Cathey, 5th grade
Alexa Harmon, 5th grade Emily Acton, 5th grade
Sidney Kee, 5th grade Emmy Kate Ledsinger, 5th grade
Ainsley Johnson, 5th grade Sophia Sones, 7th grade
Emily Ikerd, 6th grade Peyton Smith, 6th grade
Bailey Posey, 7th grade Bailey Witt, 8th grade
Haley Shannon, 8th grade Mariah Hardy, 8th grade
“They have a regional UCA (Universal Cheer Association) competition at the end of October which can get them an invitation to the Orlando UCA national cheer competition in February,” said Mrs. Roman. “This competition is broadcast live on ESPN.”
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She said the girls also participate in a charity cheer fundraiser for patients at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. “All money and toys collected are donated to the Hospital. This event is at the Memphis Convention Center and hosted by Memphis Pride.”
Link to Google album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KuMdXLwwFuUGX3rT7
In their third year as a team, the Cheer Squad hosts several school dances as fundraisers and will also be launching a spirit wear website for anyone in the Lakeland community to purchase Lakeland gear to support our team, said Mrs. Roman. Sponsor is Kimber Rahm, LMPS coach and physical education teacher. Coaches are Candace Nurse and Madeline Michelotti.
Lakeland Cheer Boosters officers
Nicole Roman – president
Stephanie Acton – vice president
Kristen Johnston – secretary
Stephanie Robertson – event coordinator
Susan Kee – treasurer
The first LMPS football game of the season is against Bartlett at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow (8.22.19) at LMPS with the newly installed bleachers, press box and PA system. Tickets are $5 for adults and children are free.
… Photos, video by Jim Willis, Lakeland Currents