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Hope Cheerleaders Take First in Competition In addition to winning their championship, the Hope squad made it to Angola, Indiana in time to cheer on the Hope men's basketball team, as they clinched the outright MIAA championship.
Cheerleaders Excited for Year Coaches Anne Stolz and Wes Wooley will be counting on the continued contribution and leadership from a large group of experienced returning squad members, as well as the enthusiasm of a talented group of newcomers, to maintain the high level of excellence that the Hope cheerleaders have always embodied. Elected by the squad as captains for football season are seniors, Emily Mills of Marshall, Mich., Amanda Scheeringa of Schereville, Ind., Alicia Voyles of Fremont, Mich., and junior Jon Wissink of Zeeland, Mich. During the summer Emily Mills and Amanda Scheeringa were employed as cheerleading instructors by the Universal Cheerleading Association. The experience they gained conducting high school cheerleading camps around the midwest will surely be a valuable asset to the Hope squad.
Cheerleaders, Mascot Garner Honors The only NCAA Division III college in attendance, the Hope squad, comprised of eight men and eight women, participated in competitions in Division II. This was a very competitive division, including two universities that were top-five finalists in last year’s College Cheerleading National Championships. Hope earned third place trophies in the Fight Song and Cheer competitions and a second place trophy in the Sideline competition. Over the 13 consecutive years of attending this camp, the Hope squads have shown steady improvement. The UCA staff acknowledged this by awarding Hope the Program Improvement trophy, recognizing how far this program has come. "This award is a testament to the long-term commitment of the college and our athletes to make Hope one of the best and most consistent cheerleading programs in the nation in Division III," said coach Wes Wooley. Another first for Hope at camp was the inclusion of “Dutch”, the new college mascot. Dozens of college mascots attended the camp to work on their persona and perfect their game-day skills. Dutch made a big impact in his premier at camp, earning the trophy for Most Improved Mascot.
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