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THE HAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS WERE RECOGNIZED BY THE TOWN OF HAMDEN FOR ALL OD THEIR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THESE GIRLS ARE MUCH MORE THAN A CHEERLEADING TEAM, THEY ARE CLASS OFFICERS, COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS, AND VERY GOOD STUDENTS. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GIRLS, AND EXPECIALLY THEIR COACHES WHO GUIDE THEIR WAY....
From the Hamden Daily News
By Tony Mentone
01/03/08
CHEERLEADERS TO BE HONORED
Hamden High cheerleaders, under the direction of Chris and Kimmie Wilson, will be honored Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. by the mayor at the Legislative Council meeting at Memorial Town Hall.
Mayor Henrici and the Council are recognizing the team for its "Recognition of Achievements” in community service.
The cheerleaders have been active in a Christmas toy drive, breast cancer awareness, Relay for Life, etc. etc.
The public is welcome to attend the short ceremony.
From the Hamden Daily News
Meet the Captains: Cheerleaders
By Tony Mentone
Hamden High cheerleaders are more than “just a bunch of pretty faces” who provide support for the athletic teams. The young ladies spend a great deal of their time involved in community projects.
Led by captains Jordan, Alyssa and Lauren, the cheerleaders are all over town. They have just finished helping out with the Hamden kids holiday toy drive and the dedication of the Linda White-Epps post office. Every year they participate in the Walk for Diabetes, the Relay for Cancer, the community Halloween party at Keefe and the block party at Rochford Field.
The team also competes in cheerleading meets. Last year they won both the SCC and the state championships. The captains would love to repeat these feats.
Jordan started cheering with Pop Warner Youth Football seven years ago. She plans to continue cheering next year at the University of Massachusetts. Mastroianni said she will always remember the camaraderie she has with the other cheerleaders.
Alyssa, a 12-year cheerleader, also started with Pop Warner. She plans to go to SCSU next year and wants to continue cheering. She thanks all her coaches throughout her career.
Lauren also credited her coaches for being her inspiration through the years. She also cheered for Pop Warner 11 years ago. She plans to attend Suffolk College and is not sure if she will continue cheering there.
The tri-captains credit HHS coach Chris Wilson with their success. They cannot thank her enough for her support and dedication. “She spends hours and hours with us,” the captains said.
Story and photos by Tony Mentone
February 8, 2007
The Hamden High Cheerleading team captured the SCC (Southern Connecticut Conference) title for groups with nine and under, for the second year in a row. The team successfully defended its title at a meet held Feb. 4 at Shelton High School. Members of the squad are Marissa Barletta, Alice Liguori, Amanda Morgillo, Jaclyn Borrelli, Christina Nero, Victoria Sciroco and captains Alyssa D’Andrea, Lauren Ercolano and Jordan Mastroianni. The competition team is coached by Chris Wilson and Kimmie Wilson.
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