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Varsity cheer aims for perfection
February 6, 2020 at 6:58 a.m.
Port Chester High School senior and varsity cheerleader Sydney Sullivan yells out one of the team’s chants during a public showcase of their winter competition routine on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The team will be traveling to the Universal Cheerleaders Association Nationals in Orlando, Fla. to perform on Feb. 6.
Modified cheer coach Candace Calebrese (left) pumps up the middle school team before they showcase their routine to the public.
Amongst sky high teammates and fellow cheerers, seventh-grader Natalie Ceruzzi shakes her pom-poms to keep spirits lifted.
The junior varsity team show off their skills as ninth-grader Sophia Quartarolo gets spun in the middle of a pyramid.
Before the varsity team takes the floor, seventh-grader and modified team member Madeline Molina looks on at the older cheerleaders in anticipation.
Before the music starts, varsity cheer members look down and prepare to begin their program. From left: sophomore Keyla Sepulveda, senior Carly Ceja and sophomore Daphne Sullivan. Center: senior Mariela Pineda.
RAMS! echoed throughout the Port Chester Middle School gymnasium as sophomore Daphne Sullivan lifts a sign showing the team’s name.
The public and fellow teammates have the chance to get up close and personal with the varsity team as they perform.
Members of the Port Chester community and students’ families came out to show their support before the varsity team heads to Nationals on Feb. 6.
PCHS senior and varsity cheerleader Naomi Ash waves as she is recognized by her coaches and teammates.