The Macon East Academy varsity and junior varsity cheer squads recently competed at Troy University at UCA cheer camp. Cheerleaders from all AISA (Alabama Independent School Association) schools attended for a week full of instruction and competition. Both Macon East squads had some unfortunate events prior to and during the week but pushed through as champion cheerleaders would representing their school and coaches well. The Junior Varsity squad brought home 5th place in situational sideline. The Varsity squad came home with the Superior Award. Both Junior Varsity and Varsity squads received superior ribbons for their camp dance and cheer.
Two Macon East cheerleaders were selected as UCA All-American Cheerleaders: Katie Kitchens (Junior Varsity) and Kaiden Byrom (Varsity). Senior, Hendley Culpepper, was chosen as AISA All-Star and will cheer in the upcoming AISA senior All-Star football and basketball games in Montgomery. Hendley Culpepper received UCA’s coveted “Pin It Forward” honors from the camp staff for her leadership, spirit, and motivation.
Three Macon East cheerleaders participated in the jump off competition. Katie Kitchens represented the JV, while Hannah Kate Hodges and Lathan Johnson participated in the Varsity division. Both Katie and Lathan made it to the second round of the jump off competition. Special thanks to the MEA cheer coaches, Summer Kyser and Kindall Bishop, for their hard work and dedication throughout the summer practices and camp. Congratulation’s girls, we are super proud of you!
