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Congratulations to the GCA Varsity Cheerleaders for their amazing performance at the Universal Cheerleaders Association held this year at Karns High School! GCA team members were recognized individually, the team received first place in all three final award categories, and five members made the UCA All-American team.
We're so proud of you!
The teams represented at camp this year included those from Central High School, Powell, Karns, South Doyle, Halls, and GCA.
Highlights of this year's camp for the GCA Varsity Cheerleaders included:
*GCA cheerleaders, Faith Kitts and Mackenzie Whittaker, were recognized as two of the four best jumpers at camp. Mackenzie Whittaker also won Camp Best Jumper!
*GCA Varsity Cheerleaders received a blue superior ribbon in the areas of sideline evaluation, cheer evaluation, and camp dance evaluation.
*The team was awarded with "Spirit Sticks" both days they were given out.
*Five GCA cheerleaders, including Faith Kitts, Alyssa Johnson, Ella Long, Katie Martin, and Addie Ancelet, made the prestigious UCA All-American team.
*Faith Kitts received a "Staff App", which is a prestigious invitation to tryout for UCA Staff next spring.
On the final day of competition, the GCA Varsity Cheerleaders won first place in all final categories, including sideline, cheer, and overall game day! They also won the final "banana", which is awarded to the team who displays the most school spirit and positive attitudes.