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SEAGULL PRIDE Cheer squad committed to ‘110 percent’ Boosters celebrate Cheer from Page 8B During tryouts, students are evaluated and must meet a benchmark which tests their abil- ity to move and perform routines individually and in groups. What Mount looks for in each student is attitude, scoring and interaction, not- ing the student’s commitment and willingness to compete. “Sometimes we’ll have alternates, but I have some pretty hard-working kids, and most of them — now that we are able to compete and perform and be competitive that way — want to be a part of that because that’s some- thing Seaside’s not had before,” Mount said. “It’s really a big deal for them and they work really hard and they want to be out there.” There are 15 members on this year’s squad including four captains: seniors Miaya Ritter- by and Stella Samuelson, and juniors Sydney Rapp and Caitlin Hillman. And, though there are no boys to help with lifts, this team of 15 girls endure with strength and a can-do attitude. “I have three solid stunt groups and we have already mastered the ‘ground up lib,’ ” Mount said, as well as fulls and flipping pyr- amids. Mount noted it was nice to have guys on the squad a few years ago, but despite not being co-ed, “we’re not going to let not having guys stop us from achieving some pretty cool stunts,” she said. The captains This is senior Stella Samuelson’s fourth year on the cheer squad and her strong belief of giving 110 percent only makes the team stron- ger. “What I want to achieve for this team is to have everybody feel welcome, feel like they have a place here and enjoy the season — win or lose, just have a good time.” Junior Caitlin Hillman brings her pageant experience to cheer, noting that both are sim- ilar in learned skills and providing mentorship, which is something she wants to continue. “I know what it’s like to be a mentor. Being in- volved in my community, pageants and cheer, they all kind of go hand in hand and I feel it’s helped me become the best version of myself and the mentorship is what I love and what I want to continue with outside of high school.” Junior Sydney Rapp loves being on the squad and the teamwork helps her in her sum- GO GULLS! GOOD LUCK TO ALL FALL ATHLETES, TEAMS & COACHES!! mer job. “Since I’m already using that in life to help get along with co-workers, problem solving and everything, I would just like to be there for someone and be a positive role model. I think it would be really nice when I’m older and have a career to know that I did something good for someone.” The captains agreed they would like to see everyone get involved. “We want to embody the whole student body this year, for them to feel welcome and to connect, and let them know it’s cool to be involved and its cool to cheer at games.” For this year’s Clatsop Clash, Seaside’s cheer squad reached out to the Astoria High School squad, and together, they will perform at half-time. “We think it’s a pretty cool thing. Sportsmanship is very important to my team and it’s one of the values I’m really trying to instill in them that you can have a rivalry, but still be pleasant and get along,” Mount said. “We’re going to show both of our communi- ties that that’s how our cheer teams are going to operate.” The Clatsop Clash takes place Friday, Sept. 21, at Broadway Field. students’ success Boosters from Page 10B Gilligan and Bennett agree it’s not only the par- ents who provide support, but the community as a whole. “The community is very passionate about supporting their kids,” Bennett said. Anyone can become involved with Boosters and they do not have to be parents to be members. “My children have been out of school since 2011. There are several of us like that — we just can’t walk away. We love doing this,” Gilligan said. Like many clubs, the Boosters are seeking new members who they can mentor to become leaders and take over club duties. Currently, there are 80 members. For Bennett, being part of Boosters has been a longtime family tradition, one she’s glad to contin- ue. “Without our 80 businesses or families, we wouldn’t be able to provide our kids with any- thing.” Bennett said. “It all goes right back to the kids, We love that we are able to give to every de- partment in every school. The support this commu- nity offers is incredible.” Presenting the family of COREtec Plus® products Featuring 5” and 7” planks and 12” and 18 1/2” tiles High defi nition visual and texture Multi-tone, multi-width planks and tiles to create a unique space that’s totally you Extra-Long, Extra-Wide Proudly supporting SHS activities for over 54 years! • 2 LOCATIONS • Downtown Cannon Beach 503-436-2641 Seaside Outlet Mall 503-738-7828 www.brucescandy.com 3470 Hwy 101 Suite 102, Gearhart, Oregon 503.739.7577 • carpetcornergearhart.com Seaside Signal/Cannon Beach Gazette • 11
