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| Photo Credit:
Anna C. Javier (Talon
Marks) |
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Congratulations to Cerritos College’s cheer squad, who took
first prize in at a competition in Las Vegas on Saturday,
March 4.
The team consisted of five men (Kris Bradley, Eric Galvan,
Victor Garcia, Steven Rodriguez, Jose Serrato) and six women
(Lydia Chavez, Lindsay Cox, Irene Hernandez, Elizabeth
Noriega, Lauren Olmos, Vonisha Pledger).
“Our competition team came together in December, while most
teams are established in May or June,” said Rhonda Shelkey,
cheer squad coach.
“Even though it was late in the season, we wanted to start a
small team to prepare us for next year and to bring some
attention to the squad to draw new members in,” she
continued.
“This team had to work very hard to get ready for this
competition, and for a brand new squad, they performed like
veterans, throwing difficult stunts. They practiced several
times a week and spent the rest of the time working, at
school or fundraising since the competitions can be quite
expensive.” |
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James "Chip" Austin - Director, Cerritos
College Pep & Cheer Squad
Cerritos College
Pep & Song Squad
For the past four years
now, James "Chip" Austin has been the director of the
Cerritos College Pep & Song squads. Chip has over 20 years
of combined cheerleading and coaching experience and has
cheered for numerous All-Star squads, including Pace
All-Stars and Pace Empire. Additionally, he was a member of
the 2005-2006 Los Angeles Clippers Fan Patrol stunt team and
has also served as an assistant coach with the Magic
All-Stars, as well as choreographing at Levels 1-5. For the
past three years he has been the advisor and head coach for
the Norwalk High School cheer and pep squads.
Chip started out as a power tumbler (gymnastics) before
finding a passion for cheerleading and partner stunting. If
you see him mixing it up at the football games - give him a
wave. If you have any questions regarding the program drop
an email at
jaustin@cerritos.edu. |
