Sidney Eaglette Cheer/Drill Team Earns Several Awards At Just For Kix Camp

The Sidney Eaglettes Cheer/Drill Team went to Just For Kix camp June 26th-29th. All ten current members attended the camp in Bismarck, ND. In the picture above they are on the bottom row standing left to right: Bree Herbst, Heidi Anderson, Julie Theis, Chelsea Strasheim, Briana Wilcoxon, Heather McDonald, Megan Johnson, Jalyssa Gorder, Chelsea Shirk, and Taylor Thiessen. Pictured in the row above them are the camp coaches/counselors. The team earned the All Participation Award, Best Costume, and Most Spirited Team of the Week. They also earned 3rd in Home Routine. As well as team awards the girls earned individual awards. Three girls made it to the finals in individual competition. Heather McDonald made it to finals in leaps and Julie Theis made it to finals in turns. Jalyssa Gorder made it to the finals in all three competitions and placed 3rd in toe touches, 2nd in leaps, and 1st in kicks. She also won the highest camp award, the Heather Habeck Award, a combination of spirit and outstanding dancer. The team was very excited with their accomplishments and feels their team has a lot to offer this year. They are starting two a day work outs two weeks before school to get prepared for the year. The team will be not only be taking on half time entertainment but also the job of cheering on the team and fans the whole game. The Sidney Eaglettes are excited to start the year as not only dancers but cheerleaders too. They are looking forward to showing the school and community what they have to offer!