BCMS Cheer Squad preps for upcoming season

Tue, 06/19/2012 - 9:54am — Katie Gary

Members of the Butler County Middle School Co-Ed Cheerleading Squad attended Cheer Camp June 7th-9th. At camp they learned new cheers, sidelines, dances, and new stunting techniques. They took all they learned and put it into a camp routine. They performed the routine for family and friends on the last day of camp.

"I am so excited about this season. We have a super-large co-ed squad this year," said head cheer coach Amy Smith-Thomas. "These girls and boys have put forth so much effort and I am very proud of them. We are still learning new things and will continue to work to keep building the program."

The BCMS Cheerleading Program has made history for the school: in area competitions they have been undefeated for the past 3 years and this season is the first time the school has had a total of 35 cheerleaders.

The camp was held at BCMS and directed by Josh and Lori Bewley who own BCC. Josh is a WKU Cheer Coach and his wife is a former WKU cheerleader. It was also organized and directed by Coach Amy Smith-Thomas and new assistant cheer coach Shelby Baseheart.

Members of the 2012-13 Cheer Squad are:
Aspen Arnold
Austin Burden
Hayden Johnson
Jacoty Hope
Kendra Dockery
Taylor Burden
Lydia Bratcher
Dell Bolden
Shelby Palmer
Ethan Williams
Katie West
Ivy Donaldson
Lauren Tyree
Gracie Deel
Haley Hope
Macy West
Bailey Renfrow
Breyley Shumway
Alyssa Pace
Shelby Bolden
Starr Lawrence
Kierra Neighbors
Allyiah Dockery
Gracie Grubb
Allison Clark
Aidrey Ayers
Madison Ford
Adrianna Joiner
Sophia Boone
Lauren Givens