FHS Pom Squad
 
The Fredonia Pom Pon Squad recently returned from a National Dance Alliance summer camp. The camp was held June 11-14 at Emporia State University. NDA anticipates around 700 campers this year at their Kansas camps. The National Dance Alliance selects award winners at each of the over 1,100 camps it administer around the world each summer. The National Spirit Group, one of the largest privately held cheer and dance organizations in American, hold events over 150,000 cheerleaders and dancers around the world. Founded by L.R. Herkimer, the National Cheerleaders Association and the National Dance Alliance have been conducting camps for 55 years. The F.H.S. Pom Pon Squad received the following awards or certificates at the National Dance Alliance summer camp they attended. ¬ Spirit Stick: Presented daily to the teams showing the most sincere spirit and enthusiasm for the day, taking into account; being on time, cooperation, relationships with other teams, leadership, etc… Fredonia received the Spirit Stick each day. ¬ Improved Technique Certificate: A daily award presented to the teams that show the most improvement in technical areas throughout the camp. ¬ Team Performance Dance: Superior rating-which indicates that a team has mastered all areas of NDA standards of excellence. ¬ NDA National Championship Bid Winners: This tremendous accomplishment is awarded to teams exemplifying the best overall skill and dance technique. Awarded teams have shown the potential to complete nationally; however, Kansas High School Athletic Associations rules/regulations prohibit Kansas dance teams from competing. ¬ Home Routine: The Fredonia squad received a Superior rating on the routine choreographed by Carissa R and Ashlee B and performed the first night of camp. A superior rating indicates that a team has mastered all areas of NDA standards of excellence. ¬ Merit Ribbons: Individual awards/ribbons presented to dancers excelling in one of the three areas: Technical Excellence, Superior Showmanship, and Spirit Award. Spirit Ribbons were awarded to the following girls: Crystal S, Kaitlyn R, and Christina G. Superior Showmanship Ribbons were awarded to Crystal S, Brittany S, Macie H, Cortney T, Amy M, and Erin S. ¬ Special Event Ribbons: Carissa R received a Special Event Ribbons for her outstanding performance at camp. She has been invited to participate in the Orange Bowl (Florida) or the Hula Bowl (Hawaii). ¬ All-American Nominees: Nominations are presented to outstanding individuals who display strength in dance performance skills, leadership ability, and/or overall attitude at camp. This year’s All-American Nominees were Carissa R and Ashlee B. They have also been invited to perform in the Orange Bowl or Hula Bowl ¬ Excellence in Leadership: Presented to one team leader who demonstrates exemplarily leadership throughout camp. This year’s recipient is Carissa R. ¬ NDA Team Award (Trophy): Selected by the staff and awarded to the team that is the epitome of the all around superior team in areas of leadership, teamwork, performance, and positive attitudes. Only one team receives this award and Fredonia was selected this year. 2007 F.H.S. Pom Pon Squad members are: Seniors: Ashlee B (Co-Captain), Carissa R (Captain), Brittany S, Cortney T Juniors: Crystal S and Erin S Sophomores: Christina G and Macie H Freshmen: Amy M and Kaitlyn R Sponsor: Barb Baker
Not pictured-Brittany S
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