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FRONT ROW (L-R) Darby Collins, Janie Williams, Sam Alexander, Natalia Gomez, Elizabeth Farmer

SECOND ROW (L-R) Jane Cotchett, Marley Shyer, Kayla Middendorf, Jessie Adams, Ny Green

BACK ROW (L-R) Head Coach Nancy Atwell, Margaret Cotchett, Piper Piscitelli, Emily Hidell, Lindsey Baker

NOT PICTURED Zoe Bradley, Sloane Hobart, Assistant Coach Riti Canton

(L-R) Janie Williams, Sam Alexander, Emily Hidell, Jane Cotchett, Kayla Middendorf, Marley Shyer

Congratulations! Congratulations!

1st Team All-Conference, CISAA Cheerleader of the Year 1st Team All-Conference

SAM ALEXANDER-CAPTAIN

Sam demonstrates exceptional talent in her sharp motions, powerful tumbling, beautiful jumps, and outstanding stunt technique. Beyond her technical skills, she is a spark plug for our team - constantly encouraging and helping others and setting the bar high. Sam is fabulous in front of the crowd - making personal connections and always challenging the fans to support the Hawks. She earned First Team All-Conference honors the past two years and received the team Impact Award as a junior. Jane is a joy to coach! A fiveseason cheer veteran, Jane is the total package with her strong cheer and dance technique, her strength as a base in group stunts, her exciting tumbling skills and endearing personality. Jane earned All-Conference honors the last two years and was selected by her teammates for the “Hawks-on-Three” award for displaying charisma, commitment, and character. She is a natural leader and athlete who makes sure everyone on the team feels valued and appreciated.

JANE COTCHETT-CAPTAIN

EMILY HIDELL

After two seasons on the winter squad, Emily earned the team’s Breakthrough Award for significant improvement in motions and backspotting technique, and we were thrilled when she joined the fall squad this year! Emily’s positive attitude and genuine kindness make her a fantastic teammate, and her enthusiasm while performing is infectious. Emily co-chairs the squad spirit and philanthropy efforts, serves on the Student Athlete Leadership Team as a representative for the softball team, and does it all with a smile. Kayla is a role model for all Charlotte Latin athletes. She is always present, usually the first cheerleader out of the locker room, and takes advantage of the offseason to improve her strength and tumbling skills. Kayla’s extra hard work and dedication have paid off! A Breakthrough Award recipient last fall, Kayla is a standout in the Strength Center and a natural performer with exceptional crowd presence. We are so proud of all that Kayla has accomplished and can’t wait to see what her future holds.

KAYLA MIDDENDORF-CAPTAIN

MARLEY SHYER

Marley joined the squad as a junior new to Charlotte Latin and was immediately embraced by her teammates. It was an unconventional transition from an ice hockey player at her previous school to a cheerleader at Latin, but one that Marley made with ease. She worked hard to gain tumbling skills and her strength is a tremendous asset to her stunt group. Marley’s willingness to move from back-spot to base this year is admirable and has helped take the squad to new heights. We will miss Marley’s grit, enthusiasm and dedication next year! Janie is a fan favorite, particularly with our Lower School students, who all seem to know her. She takes the time to speak and encourage all young Hawks. In her third season with the squad, Janie has developed into a fearless flyer who is always open to trying new skills. Janie’s work ethic combined with her sweet, playful personality have enhanced our practices and energize a crowd, especially when flipping off the top of a pyramid! Her kind heart and warm smile will be greatly missed!

JANIE WILLIAMS

The fall varsity squad was comprised of 13 veteran cheerleaders and three new faces. With this extensive experience and leadership, the team was able to move quickly into advanced group stunts, pyramids and tumbling sequences. The cheerleaders were excited to fire up the Hawk fans under the “Friday Night Football Lights” and enthusiastically supported fellow athletes in a variety of fall sports. The team enjoyed painting faces for Touchdown Tailgate, welcoming 30 Junior Hawk cheerleaders to the track for the Homecoming game, and “flying” all six seniors on Senior Night. We were particularly proud of our performance at the first all-school pep rally in 3 years! GO HAWKS!

SENIOR NIGHT: CHEER

Don’t let the fear of falling keep you from flying.

-Dr. Robyn Benson