North Platte High School Cheerleading

Cheer Camp - Day 1

2011-07-08T00:18:00.003-06:00

After arriving at 11 AM and getting settled into our dorms, we went to meet the UCA crew we would be working closely with for the next three days. They sure put everyone to work right away. We learned a new cheer, a new dance, and competed in a few friendly matches. Not only did NPHS Cheerleaders score a spirit stick, but we also won the top Jumper award, a blue ribbon for school cheer, and won the right to the Cheer Banana for the first night. We're hoping to keep it! At the end of the day, many of us were exhausted but had some fun decorating the dorm rooms in a beach theme! What will we think of next? Stay tuned and enjoy some of the photos highlighting our fun day!

UNK Cheer Camp

2011-07-06T19:21:00.002-06:00

Hi Girls! Just a few quick reminders as you are packing away before leaving for our summer cheer camp tomorrow.
Don't forget:

-To wear the appropriate clothing each day
-Sunscreen, you will probably need it
-Towels, Toiletries, Hair products
-Bedding, since we are staying in the dorms
-A water bottle
- And, a huge SMILE!!!

Remember, this weekend is not only to practice your skills and learn new routines, but it is also a chance for you to bond with your team. Come with an open mind and get ready to experience one of the greatest weekends this year!

Can't wait to see you all there!

-Stacey, Alice, and Stacy

Summer Cheer Clinic and Parade

2011-06-18T20:34:00.005-06:00

On Friday, June 17 almost 50 young girls got to spend the morning hanging out with the NPHS cheerleaders. Take a look at some of the amazing pictures of the day!

June Upcoming Events

2011-06-15T12:43:00.003-06:00

Hi Ladies!!! Don't forget a few very important dates in June!

June 13-Uniform Payment Due in Full!

June 17- Little Girl Cheer Clinic <--Be here @ 8 AM Sharp!

June 18- Nebraskaland Days on Parade

June 24- Summer Cheer Camp payment Due in Full!

Keep up the Great Work!

-Alice, Stacey, & Stacy

2011-2012 Cheer Team

2011-06-15T12:14:00.007-06:00

The new squad and the old squad shared stories and excitement at Da Buzz the night the new 2011-2012 NPHS Cheerleaders were chosen. Congrats to the new 2011-2012 Cheerleaders!!!

Ann Brouillette
Bailey Lehmkuhler
Brooke Ludemann
Cheyenne Craighead
Haley Gladback
Jenna Campbell
Jessie Larson
Josha Gifford

Laura Alvarez

Laura Cox
Laura Evans
Maritza Alvarez
Morgan Thompson
Rachael Burke
Sierra Kurth
Taylor Hoover
Tia Kalkowski

Camp Day 3

2010-08-10T22:12:00.006-06:00

Great,busy, day! The girls got evaluated on their extreme routine where they had to add 3 8 counts to the 4 8 counts that they learned yesterday.....they did amazing and earned another blue! WAY TO GO!

The girls voted last night on which six they wanted to nominate for All American. They chose Tessa, Steph, Ray, Maddi M., Alexis and Brooke to tryout from our team. Tessa, Steph and Brooke all made the All American team! Totally amazing:)

Tessa also won the "pin it forward" which goes to three campers who display repect, leadership and spirit. These girls are choosen by UCA staff! We are proud of you!!

Maddie L. won our "Party Animal" award for rockin' it out during hip hop dance 2 class and Abby won our "#1" Award for picking up the extreme routine so quickly!

Tomorrow, we have cheer evalutioins, routine evals and camp championship! We have had a great week but we are all pooped!! The girls worked hard today and we even shed tears (Stacey and I included!) during team building time. We have grown so close this week...it's gonna be a great year!

Camp Day 2

2010-08-09T21:08:00.006-06:00

Awesome day of camp!!! Tonight we had a "jump off" competition against the other teams. Alexis, Laura Cox, Bailey and Brooke competed and Brooke made it to the final round and earned a Blue ribbon which means her jumps were game ready!!! WAY TO GO!

They rocked their routine tonight in the cheer evaluations!! They got all 5's except one 4 ls on their motions which they wanted stiffer. They were so amazing!!

We also enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of swimming, sliding, sleeping and sunning!! :) Spent lots of time tonight visiting and laughing our butts off in Alice and Stacey's room! Alexis won the "wild thing" award for leading spirit cheers at camp and Jesse and Ray won Super Star Awards for being the last girls on our team left standing during team time games.

Day one of camp

2010-08-08T19:25:00.005-06:00

WOW! What a day! The girls are having a great time after we finally got checked into our rooms (the hotel was full last night so we couldn't get into our rooms until this afternoon) and great dinner (excellent by the way!)

The girls learned some new sideline cheers that you will be hearing the is fall at the football games and they also learned an Extreme Dance rountine. They like the smaller camp size and are looking forward to an afternoon off tomorrow at the waterpark :) Here are a few pictures of the day!

day 2 ... part 2

2009-06-16T19:47:00.011-06:00

Day 2 (tuesday)

2009-06-16T14:14:00.006-06:00

The girls are pretty tired and sore today. We are finding out the pros and cons of bio-freeze.

We have 2 more girls to add to our list of All American Nominees ... Congrats to Raylynn and Ashley.

Here are a few pictures from today and a couple videos of the cheers they learned this morning. As you can see in the advanced cheer, Nicki - Jordan - Bethany and Megan were the only ones in the whole camp who were brave enough to try it. Good work girls!!

Day 1 pics

2009-06-16T12:18:00.004-06:00

Here are pictures and a video from Monday. Aren't the jerseys cute?

enjoy

Day 1

2009-06-15T15:52:00.012-06:00

We made it to Lincoln!! The girls really seem to be adjusting to dorm life full of smelly rooms, gross floors and community showers - ha ha. We have had a full and eventful (in a good way) day. Here's a little recap of our day ....

We arrived at about noon, moved our 200 pound bags to the 2nd floor, unpacked and decorated our rooms. Camp got started at 2:00 and there are about 12 squads here. The girls learned the spirit dance, camp cheer and camp chant, had an opportunity to meet with their buddy (Alysa), practice, practice and practice, do their 1st information evaluation and participate in jump class. WOW - for only 6 hours thats alot!! Do you think the girls will be tired enough to go to bed early tonight ..... I think not!!! ha ha.

Tomorrow we will learn more routines, cheers and chants as well as have another jump class. We also have our first formal evaluation tomorrow evening.

We have had lots of exciting times too ... can you believe we have already won awards and had not 1, not 2, not 3, NOT 4 .... but 5 All American nominees!!! Woot Woot!
Congratulations to Nicki - Megan - Jordan - Sierra - Brooke

And here is the really cool part .... our very own Nicki was the first one in the entire camp to receive the first camp nomination .....................for the 4th year in a row. What an honor - I am so proud of her! Id be hard pressed to find anyone, anywhere who can also claim that title.

The girls also won the Herkie Award which is a HUGE honor!! All the other squads at camp vote on one squad who "exemplifies the qualities on which NCA was founded ... leadership, values, teamwork and sportsmanship" Congrats girls!

We had our first informal evaluation on our camp cheer and chant. We were awarded an Outstanding ribbon for our cheer (which actually means we have some work to do) and an Excellent ribbon for our chant. There are 3 options for ribbons - Outstanding, Excellent and Superior (ill let you do the math here on what means what). Tomorrow is our formal evaluation and Im sure we will bring back at least 2 Excellents and maybe even a superior.

Our last award was a SPIRIT STICK!! Traditionally the 1st day is the hardest day to win a spirit stick and there were only 5 given out today, so way to go girls!!!

please feel free to leave a response to this or any posts this week to wish the girls good luck or congratulate them on a job well done.

If you have any questions or concerns throughout this week please dont hesitate to call me.

Ill be posting pictures and videos soon, but wanted to at least get the info up for you all.

ps ... its 11:25 and the girls are STILL not in bed, apparently Ill have to make sure they work harder tomorrow so they crash a little earlier :)

until tomorrow ....

I don't just cheer. I inspire.

2008-11-12T11:51:00.006-07:00

Cheerleaders are angels...we're the only humans who can fly!

A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

Cheer Attitude- You mess with me, you mess with the whole squad.

You may think you're all that, but you can't get anywhere without your squad.

Remember...there is always a little girl in the stands that wants to be just like you, don't disappoint her.

It doesn't matter if you win or lose the game - it's how loud you CHEER!

I don't just cheer. I inspire.

Cheer-ability is a talent for deciding something quickly and getting everyone in the stadium doing it.

Cheerleaders are simply a jump above the rest.

Garden For Success (developed by the Florida All Stars)

First, plant four rows of peas:

Promptness ~ Patience ~ Politeness ~ Perseverance

Next to these, plant three rows of squash:

Squash Gossip ~ Squash Criticism ~ Squash Negative Attitude

Next, plant five rows of lettuce:

Let us be Loya ~ lLet us be Truthful ~ Let us be Compassionate ~ Let us be Tolerant ~ Let us be Friendly

No garden is complete without turnips:

Turn up on time ~ Turn up with a smile ~ Turn up with Determination in your heart!

Stewy's Story

Doesn't it always seem like you don't know what you've got until it's gone? That's how I realized that cheerleading was more than a sport to me--- It is a passion.

My sophomore year, I had made Varsity squad and hated it. I hated cheering--being drenched, frozen, and practically blown away during football season. I hated how angry fans threw candy at the cheerleaders during the game. I still hate how guys would crowd to see if I was wearing "underwear" when I walked up the staircases at school because it was "Spirit Friday."

However, when I tore my ACL during gymnastics one winter, it dawned on me why I chose to cheer in spite of all the things I hate. In any other sport, if you miss the catch, all you lose is the ball. In cheerleading, there is a bond of trust stronger than any that I've ever known. I missed being able to be with the girls I had grown to trust so well. Plus, I hated the feeling of looking down on the field and thinking, "That could have been me..." The good feelings that one can get from cheering are always stronger than the negative.

Now, no matter what condition I am in while I cheer (rain, sleet, or stairs), I remember one thing: It's better down here where I love it enduring a hardship than not cheering at all.

Little Eyes Upon You

There are little eyes upon you

and they're watching night and day,

There are little ears that quickly

take in every word you say.

There are little hands all eager

to do anything you do;

And a little girl who's dreaming

of the day she'll be like you.

You're the little girl's idol,

you're the wisest of the wise.

In her little mind about you

no suspicions ever rise.

She believes in you devoutly,

holds all that you say and do;

She will say and do, in your way,

when she grows up like you.

There's a wide eyed little girl

who believes you're always right;

And her eyes are always opened,

and she watches day and night.

You are setting an example

every day in all you do,

For the little girl who's waiting

to grow up to be like you.

Cheerleading is a way of life,

shared by a chosen few,

It is working as a unit in everything you do

A few things to help you kick off the Winter Sports Season. You will all be able to get something from these stories and poems. Keep up the good work girls - I know that these early morning practices get old, but they will pay off in the end. We are going to kick butt this season.

NPHS Cheerleaders give back

2008-11-11T15:07:00.002-07:00

We have been asking so much from the community so that we are able to fundraise enough to pay for our awesome new uniforms - there are many opportunities for us to give back to the community and show our support for a variety of causes.

We will be participating in volunteer activities throughout the year.

Thanks to Jordan, Brooke, and Geona for helping to Welcome the Up With People Cast to North Platte. These girls met the cast and welcomed them to North Platte with a couple of cheers.

Thanks for your help at Osgood Elementary. You really helped make that night a success for all the kids and the community. Good Job!

Thanks for all your help and support for the Walk for Education. You are role models for all of the elementary and middle school kids you visited with. Thanks for helping support this cause for our schools!!

Thank you to those of you who participated in the Relay for Life on August 16th, 2008. It was so great to see you all walking and showing your support. You should be proud of yourselves!

Jordan - Alexis - Geona - Carlee - Jacque - Brooke - Ray - Megan - Ellie - Bethany - Chelsea - Stephanie - Kim - Alarie - Nicki - Anna

The Best of the Best

2008-10-31T12:00:00.006-06:00

2008 FALL SPORTS AWARDS

Biggest Flirt - Alarie

Most Improved - tie between Brooke and Katie

Biggest Hair - Raylynn

Most Spirited - Kimberly

Best Jumps - Geona

Best Leader - tie between Chelsea and Carlee

Best Motions - tie between Emma and Carlee

Best Signs - Alexis

Most Fashionably late ... 6 way tie between Jacque, Alarie (w/Ray), Geona, Alexis, Tessa, Bethany

2008 NCA Camp Awards

Best Facials - Alarie

Most Improved - Katie

Best Leader - Carlee

Biggest Flirt - Steph

Most Spirited - Jacque

Best Jumps - Anna

Most Attitude - Ellie

Most Fashionably late - Alexis

Best Overall - Geona

Most Nerdy (from nerd day) - Megan

Best Motions - Bethany

NCA Camp 2008

2008-08-17T13:15:00.026-06:00

I again just want to say how proud I am of all of you for your accomplishments at camp! You really kicked butt! I hope that you all took advantage of the opportunity to bond with your squad members as well as strengthen your skills. We have a dynamite squad this year and I am looking forward to watching you show off what you learned at camp. Keep up the spirit you had at camp this year!

Congratulations to the following All-American Nominees:
Geona Hipple
Carlee Howe
Jacque Kujath
Raylynn Mosel
Ellie Perkins
Bethany Tuenge
Chelsea Volz
Kimberly Walz
Alarie White
Nicki Windham

Congratulations to Geona, Ellie and Jacque for their outstanding All-American tryouts and making All-American! I am SO proud of you all!

A Special Congratulations to Geona Hipple for being awarded as All-American Top Team -Receiving the highest score out of anyone at camp. Congrats G!!!

And last but not least I would like to Congratulate all of you on the awards you received as a squad.
**Award of Techincal Excellence for your amazing jumps
**Top Team Game Day Performace
** NCA Spirit Award
** The recipients of 4 spirit sticks ... the most a squad can receive at camp.

Congrats girls - I am so very proud of each and every one of you. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication!

2008 Summer Cheer Clinic - Our Hot Little Cheer Squad

2008-08-17T12:00:00.023-06:00

On June 20th the NPHS Varsity cheerleaders hosted a cheer clinic for girls grades k-5. The 31 participants were able to learn a routine, a cheer, a chant and some jumps as well as hang out with the cheerleaders for a half a day. Congratulations for winning the youth division of the NebraskaLand Days Parade on june 21st. You girls looked awesome, way to go!!

Girls - thanks for all your hard work with the clinic and the parade.

A big thanks to Ellie for keeping everything organized while i was gone.

Thanks to all the moms that came and helped all day.

And Thanks to the Forresters for letting us use the flatbed and driving it through the parade.

I really appreciate everyones help. Enjoy all the pics!

Fun at the Perkins Cabin

2008-07-28T21:11:00.008-06:00

Here are some pics from your fun evening at the Perkins cabin. Let me know if any of you have any more. Looks like you all had so much fun, You are all so beautiful!

Hope you are having a fun summer - see you all in a couple of weeks!

~rachel

Enchiladas

2008-07-25T16:42:00.019-06:00

May 20th - Eagles Club in North Platte - 3:30pm
I would like to extend a big thank you to all those moms who have helped get all the ingredients and get it all ready for the girls to make their enchiladas.
Thanks Diana for heading this one up and doing most of the leg work. Thanks for all the math calculations, phone calls and driving you had to do. I know I appreciate it and the girls and parents are behind me too. Thanks so much - we couldnt have done it with out you!!
Thanks Amy White for the recipe and for helping Diana with all the math and making the spice packets.
Thanks to both the Ludemann’s and the Walz’s for all the freezer space.
Thanks to Nancy Kujath for typing up the list of companies in the community who donated money and for typing up directions so we all know how to prepare these wonderful enchiladas.
Thanks to all the companies in our community who have been so generous in donating money to our cause. Without their donations this really would not be much of a fundraiser. Thanks so much!!
A HUGE thanks goes to The Eagles Club for allowing us to have our construction night there!!
Ericksons Furniture Company
Newton, Kujath, Cady
Mid-Nebraska Physical Therapy
Walmart Distribution Center
Jody’s Auto Sales
Phares Financial Services
K.Smith Auto
Tim Malmkar Insurance
Primier Toyota - Mazda
Dr. Manary
Dr. Haugen
Complete Eye Care
Snowball Express
North Platte OBGYN
Bill Summers
Westfield Animal Clinic - Dr. Kelly
Nettie Jeans
North Platte Vision
Micheal Piccolo
Jan and Ed Barnhart
National Car Rental
Mid-Nebraska Welding
Dr. Schufelt
Cashway

A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED WITH THIS FUNDRAISER - WE GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!
~rachel and all the NPHS varsity cheerleaders