The Mount Pleasant High School Cheerleaders attended a National Cheer Association (NCA) leadership camp at The University of Oklahoma from May 31-June 3. While at camp, the team received the Spirit Stick, Best Rally Routine, Best Game Day routine, and an NCA Nationals bid. In addition, the team received an Achievement Award given to a team that came to camp already competitive but worked hard and grew as a team.

Six cheerleaders earned individual accolades. Sophomore Addy Long, junior Kennady Mayben, and senior Emily Shelton were named All Americans, with Long being named the Top All American from all those in attendance at camp. Long also earned Best Jumps and Top Jumper out of all campers. Long and Mayben both earned Best Tumbling awards with Long earning Top Tumbler out of all campers. Top Stunt Group accolades went to junior Allie Sloan (main base), sophomore Kit Thompson (side base), Long (flyer), Mayben (back spot), and senior Ethan Easley (front spot). Sloan was also chosen as a “Pin It Forward” recipient for demonstrating the highest qualities of a cheerleader such as leadership, responsibility, character, kindness, hard work, spirit and leading by example.

The MPHS Cheerleaders are under the direction of Karissa Lopez.

Photos:

1. The 2022-2023 MPHS Cheer squad

2. MPHS Cheerleaders chosen as All Americans include (from left) Addy Long, Kennady Mayben, and Emily Shelton

3. Top individual awards went to sophomore Addy Long (left) and junior Kennady Mayben (right)