LIONETTES and UA CHEER Raise the Roof; Funds for Charity

The Lionettes and Cheerleaders took Hammond by storm with a 1-2 punch on February 8th.  Both teams competed at the Kickin’ It for Kids competition held at Southeastern Louisiana University.  The Lionettes led off the charge with a terrific performance early in the morning.  When the awards were presented at noon, the Lionettes had secured first place in High School Dance Pom.  The cheerleaders then prepared for their competition which was at the end of the day.  Warm ups were bloody with Captain Jodie Joseph getting hit during a stunt and suffering a bloody nose.  She came back tough and rallied the cheerleaders to perform their best.  Midway through the routine it was obvious that Julia Pusateri had reinjured her hamstring but she fought through till the end with the squad showing one of their best performances of the season.  When awards were presented the cheerleaders had won High School Varsity – Small Level 3.

This competition was special in another way.  All entry fees for the competitors were to be donations to the charity of their choice.  Taking up the yoke of Serviam, the middle school cheerleaders, high school cheerleaders and Lionettes combined efforts to raise $975.25 for Children’s Hospital of New Orleans through bake sales and free dress days.  This donation in combination with the other teams at Kickin It for Kids raised over $14,000 for charities in Southern Louisiana.

A special thanks to Mr. Gabriel, the parents, families and students who supported us.  Look for the cheerleaders and Lionettes in Cleopatra on February 13, Rhea on February 15 and Thoth on February 22!

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