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COURTESY PHOTO The Siuslaw cheer squad performs a stunt during the final home game of the winter sports season on Feb. 12, when sen for visiting teams and from 1B examples of sports- manship at all events — and even off the head coach, looking for as much help and support as court and sidelines. “Cheerleaders repre- she could get. “As with all new coach- sent Siuslaw High School es, the learning curve was in and out of uniform at high because you’re not games, assemblies, com- only learning about the munity service events, sport you are coaching, and as role models while but also how to work with interacting with students the administration, squad at the elementary school,” members and their fami- Conlee said. Among the challenges lies.” Ironically, for someone Conlee has faced and whose primary focus is often embraced as a having presence and cheerleading coach has directing crowds to cheer been the evolving nature and chant, Conlee is of the sport itself, which known for her humble- has transitioned from ness and quietly shy simply organizing crowd cheers at games to adopt- nature. During her acceptance ing intricate choreogra- at last year’s induction phy, dance and tumbling. ceremony, during which This has created more all three of her state opportunity for competi- championship teams were tion, including the recent- also inducted, Conlee ly added Game Day com- described being a part of petitions in Oregon, the school’s hall of fame during which teams com- as “beyond what I had pete in many of the areas cheer squads perform at imagined possible.” Even now, she games throughout the described the experience season. “This year, we not only as a blessing. “It’s a memory I will competed at state compe- not ever forget, because tition with a two-and-a- who would have thought half-minute routine, but all those years ago that it also at several game Day would be an honor given competitions with our to a cheerleading coach?” Fight Song, Band Dance she said. “I thank Chris and Crowd Leading Johnson and the Hall of materials as well,” said Fame committee for see- Conlee, whose team ing something in me that placed ninth at state last made me worthy of that week. Given her success over honor.” Conlee said her goals the years, Conlee said it’s leading into her final sea- really about recognizing son were essentially the each team for what it has same as those she set for to offer. “Every team is different herself and her team some 30 years ago, with different talents, explaining her belief is skills and personalities that cheerleaders play a and work ethic,” Conlee big part in promoting school spirit, hospitality Conlee ESTATE SALE 3530 Ocean View 2/23, 9am-3pm SATURDAY ONLY! Furniture and decor, household goods, outdoor/patio, nice rattan furniture, desk & office supplies, W/D, quality freezer. Everything must go! Take Munsel Lake Rd. to 31st to Ocean View. Streets are narrow and driveway is steep - no disability access. Credit cards accepted. Photos at www. CindyWobbeEstates. com. said. “What we achieve is directly related to the goals each team sets. I feel like it has been my job to provide them with the opportunity, material, support and time. “But ultimately, they are the ones who make it happen.” For that reason, Conlee said she sees the opportu- nity to coach cheerlead- ing as more than just teaching performance fundamentals related to competition; it is also about character building for future success. “I truly believe that cheerleading, like all sports, gives athletes a chance to gain self-confi- dence, leadership skills, re-sponsibility and how to work together with others to accomplish goals,” said Conlee. “Many of the cheerlead- ers I’ve coached have gone on to work in pro- fessions that teach and help others in schools and communities. “It makes me smile to hear about what they have done, and how cheerleading has played a part in their lives.” Her advice for the next coach? “Keep smiling and enjoy the ride, because it will be full of emotions, failures, successes and some really great young people,” said Conlee. “I hope cheerleading will continue to keep the tra- ditions alive at Siuslaw High school and be an ever-present part of rep- resenting the best our students have to offer in our community and beyond.” Monday - Saturday 10-6 • HWY 101 & 6th Street 541-997-9424 FREE IN TOWN DELIVERY FLORENCE SAW SHOP & RENTAL CENTER MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER WITH HONDA. 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