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Page 11 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 A free concert by Dos Gardenias attracted an audience of around 70 to Jubilee Park in Cave Junction on the evening of Thursday, June 25. It was the first in the summer series, presented by Illinois Val- ley Chamber of Commerce. The next concert will be on Thursday, July 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. ( IVN Photo) RCC invites art gallery submissions The IVHS fall rally squad. (Photo provided by Illinois Valley High School) Cougar squad boosts spirit ... rally! By KENNY HIX For IVN Now that the school sports year has come and gone, there is one aspect that cannot be overlooked: the Cougar rally squad, the unsung heroes. How many times at games do we stop and think about the cheerleaders and how impor- tant they are to the success of our teams? Sure, they don’t score touchdowns or swish 3- pointers. But they still contrib- ute to Illinois Valley High School teams more than we think. They also present the flag ceremony at home games in Ken Mann Memorial Gym. They provide motivation and encouragement to the teams and keep fans enthused throughout games. They are an important part of the so-called home field or home court ad- vantage we hear so much about. As an athlete it is always nice to know that they are there to support and encourage the team with school spirit and pride, win or lose. There is more to cheer- leading than megaphones and pom-poms. There are the dedi- cation and commitment rally squad members display with little or no recognition. It is the countless hours they devote to demonstrate that spirit and pride. That’s an underlying core to the Cougar rally squad. Heather Merrill, the head coach and family advocate at IVHS, has been involved for 11 years as a coach and cheerleader. She was the head cheerleader when she attended Illinois Valley. It is in her blood and is a family thing. Her mother, Mary Paul, has been involved for 16 years, and in fact was Merrill’s coach while she was in school. Chris- tina Paul (formerly Yanase) has served as assistant coach during the past four years and was the captain for all her four years at IVHS. “There is a lot more to cheerleading than just the time they spend at the games; they practice all year long, working on choreographing routines and teaching safety while per- forming at the games,” said Merrill. “Cheer” is a club sport and the athletes must pay for every- thing themselves. So it is not just about the time they put into practice perfecting their rou- tines, but the fund-raising they must do, including car washes, dunk tank events and food booths at the I.V. Lions Labor Day Festival and the county fair. They also appreciate the donations they receive from the community. Without this sup- port it would be difficult to sustain a squad. Cheerleading is a sister- hood that lasts a lifetime. Be- cause of the tight-knit small squad, the girls get to know each other well. They rely on each other and form a bond like no other. The 2008-09 squad was comprised of Sa- brina Van Tassel, Kayla Young, Crystal Gasser, Brit- tany Mosley, Angelina “Angel” Heath, Alexandrea “Alli” Brown, Betine Parne- mann and Stephanie McCluer. McCluer, head cheer- leader this year, has been on the squad for three years. “Being the captain is chal- lenging,” she said. “Giving direction while still maintain- ing friendships was tough,” she said. “We are Cougars, and it was hard to stay focused when our teams were not winning. However we had to stay posi- tive and show that we care. The more we cheer, the more hope we gave the team”, McCluer added. This year’s squad had a unique aspect in the name of Betine Paremann. She is a for- eign exchange student from Tonsberg, Norway, a town which is located on the south coast about an hour from the capital, Oslo. Paremann wanted to get involved after being in dance class. She wanted the real thing: cheerleading. “She was a real kick in the pants and brought a lot to the (Continued on page 17 ) Entries for two coming shows are being accepted by the Rogue Community Col- lege art galleries. All artists can enter a piece in the 61st Southern Oregon Art Show. This his- toric show, formerly spon- sored by the American Asso- ciation of University Women, will be sponsored by Art Works this year from Aug. 7 to 28 in the RCC FireHouse Gallery in Grants Pass. Art will be received from noon to 4 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 at the FireHouse Gal- lery. The entry categories are youth (18 and under), ama- teur and professional divi- sions in watercolor, drawing and pastels, oil and acrylics, print-making, sculpture, ce- ramics, photography, fiber art, and mixed media. Artwork guidelines and information about artist work- shops that run in conjunction with the show are available at the gallery, 214 S.W. Fourth Street. Entries also are being accepted for the Spirit of the Rogue exhibit, scheduled Sept. 29 through Oct. 30. It is a juried exhibit held in conjunction with the Art Along the Rogue art-and- music festival. The exhibit features local, regional and national work that reflects life along the Rogue River in a variety of media. The submission process is open to all artists 18 years or older. Artists do not have to live in the Rogue Valley. Work should reflect some aspect of life along the Rogue River. They can be abstract or representational. All work must have been completed within the past two years. Artists may submit up to three pieces for considera- tion. Deadline for entry is Aug. 1. Entry forms are avail- able at the gallery, or phone 956-7339. G RANTS P ASS D OWNS Josephine County Fairgrounds Celebrate the 4th with us on our FINAL WEEKEND! “Win, Place, Show Contest” We’re Giving away $200 EVERY DAY!* Three Days of Exciting Live Horse Racing Action... 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