Macon East Academy held their annual cheer camp recently and were able to work on their skills for the season such as stunts, jumps, and routines. The UCA staff worked one-on-one with each team to help them learn and improve their overall skills. The girls learned the material that they will work on to perform at competition later this fall. They were able to perform their routines on Facebook Live for their friends and family thanks to the Macon East Sports Network.
Eight team members were honored as UCA All-American cheerleaders, an honor given to select individuals who have exemplified showmanship, poise and technique. Seniors, Mary Hunter Wright, Mary Lawson Norton, Alyssa Clark, Georgia Blaze and Junior Rachel Major were among the cheerleaders selected from the varsity squad. Freshman Kaiden Byrom and 8thgraders Katie Kitchens and Alexis Davis were chosen from the JV squad. Pin It Forward Recipients were Georgia Blaze, Katie Kitchens, Rachel Major and Kaiden Byrom. Pin-It-forward is an award that recognized athletes for being a leader by setting a good example for their peers, having great spirit and attitude, and having a positive attitude. Rachel Major and Katie Kitchens were the Jump Off Winners during the cheer camp competition.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the camp was held at Macon East Academy and included social distancing measures, rules about face coverings and cleaning practices.
