Lakeland Cheer Squad ready for football season – It starts tomorrow night

“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, 5^th grade                                       Adrianna Wilson, 5^th grade

Sophia Skogen, 5^th grade                                       Mahogony Granger-Cathey, 5^th grade

Alexa Harmon, 5^th grade                                        Emily Acton, 5^th grade

Sidney Kee, 5^th grade                                             Emmy Kate Ledsinger, 5^th grade

Ainsley Johnson, 5^th grade                                      Sophia Sones, 7^th grade

Emily Ikerd, 6^th grade                                             Peyton Smith, 6^th grade

Bailey Posey, 7^th grade                                            Bailey Witt, 8^th grade

Haley Shannon, 8^th grade                                        Mariah Hardy, 8^th 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.”

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