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July 31, 2009

ÍøÆØÃÅ Spirit Groups win big; capture prestigious Leadership Award

University of Louisiana at Monroe spirit groups returned to campus with several awards, including the prestigious Leadership Award, following a week of summer camp in San Marcos, Texas.

ÍøÆØÃÅ Cheerleaders, members of the ÍøÆØÃÅ Pom Line and the ÍøÆØÃÅ Mascot recently participated in Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association camp at Texas State University, earning placement in several different competitions.

The ÍøÆØÃÅ Cheerleaders, competing in the large co-ed division group, proudly walked away with the Leadership Award, the most prestigious award of the competition. The award is voted on by the different schools represented at camp and goes to the team that stood out in all areas of competition.

Cheerleaders also placed second in sideline and third in cheer competition.

Members of the ÍøÆØÃÅ Pom Line received all superiors in dance evaluations and placed second in Fight Song Competition, while Ace, the ÍøÆØÃÅ Mascot, placed third in Overall Spirit Competition.

Both UCA and UDA have a stated goal of inspiring leadership among their members, as they provide support for university athletic programs.

ÍøÆØÃÅ Cheerleaders Members

• Chris Archie, Brandon, Miss.
• Beaux Atkins, Blanchard
• Amber Belaire, Pineville
• Lexi Bonner, Monroe
• Sadie Bowlan, Carlisle, Ark.
• Emmi Burgess, Quitman, Miss.

• Alli Cascio, Bossier City
• Ashley Chapman, Brandon
• Courtney Chapman, Delhi
• Kourtney Dorbeck, Tallulah
• Kayla Emerson, West Monroe
• Mani Gammel, Pineville
• Kelly Gary, Gulfport, Miss.
• Lauren Grady, Brookhaven, Miss.

• Jordan Kiser, Picayune, Miss.
• Brittany Miser, Bossier City
• Katie Miller, Monroe
• Rachel Moss, Shreveport
• Mallarie Phillips, Calhoun
• Erika Pickett, Lake Charles
• Molly Plauche, Pineville
• Lindsay Ray, Monroe
• Lauren Rosson, Portland, Ark.

• Adam Sanderson, Booneville, Ark.
• Cristina Smith, Haughton
• Destiny Talley, Monroe
• Katherine Tarver, Shreveport
• Emily Taylor, Monroe
• Skyla Thibodeaux, Duson
• Petey Thigpen, Ellisville, Miss.
• Erica Tumey, West Monroe

• Kristie Watson, Eros
• Jessica Wood, Spearsville
• Catherine Wooten, Bastrop
• Erin Wooten, Bastrop
• Sean Young, Monroe
• Coach Peaire Allison, Star, Miss.
• Coach Jennifer Sword, Monroe

ÍøÆØÃÅ Pom Squad Members

• Brittany Bacle, Monroe
• Sonni Bennett, West Monroe
• Sarah Michelle Brown, Olla
• Anna Davis, Arvada, Colo.
• Lacey Gresham, Trout
• Candice Johnson, Keller, Texas
• Brittany Jordan, Calhoun

• Abbey Luckett, Winnsboro
• Jennifer Maranto, Bossier City
• Danielle Stanley, Bossier City
• Amanda Zotsky, Crosby, Texas
• Lindsey Vierra, Bossier City
• Coach Colette Boutwell, Monroe

ÍøÆØÃÅ Mascots Members

• Andrea Fontenot, Lake Charles
• Louis Thomas, Lancaster, Texas

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