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JESSICA MARRELLA FEATURES EDITOR JRM722@CABRIN1.EDU

This year Cabrini saw the beginnings of a cheerleading squad, something brand new to the campus. Started by freshmen Danielle DeRosa and Marialena Interrante, the girls spent the majority of their time this year fundraising but plan to be in full swing next year.

DeRosa and [nterrante met at freshmen orientation and both had a passion for cheering. "I cheered all through high school and thought that a squad would be a good asset to Cabrini," DeRosa said. Interrante thinks that having a cheerleading squad will "help with school spirit." They met with Jason Bozzone at the beginning of the school year and received permission to begin a squad.

Tryouts were in September and unfortunately there wasn't a good turnout. 12 girls tried out and the squad ended the season with eight girls. The squad consisted of captains Danielle De Rosa and Marialena Interrante, Dana Coia, Eugenia Yakimtsova, Daphne Athana Soploulos, Megan Miliken, Amy Leonard and Lauren Dockson.

The biggest problem that the girls faced this year was that they couldn't find a coach. Amy Hecht of Student Activities is their adviser but doesn't serve as a coach. She doesn't attend practices but rather helps with funding and oversees them. Since the squad was brand new they didn't have the money to pay a coach and couldn't find anyone willing to do it for free. Without a coach the girls can't stunt, which is a big factor and one of the most excit-