Benton High Cheer

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IT HAS BEEN A WHILE

2012-01-16T20:09:00.000-08:00

Not sure but I am thinking a lot has happened with BHS cheer since I last updated this blog......Highlights: Went to UCA Nationals for the first time in February 2011 and finished 1st runnerup in Large Varsity; Had 2 2011 graduates to make cheer at the University of Arkansas and 1 2011 graduate to make cheer at UCA; Won another state title in December 2011; Appeared on front cover of UCA's national publication; Preparing now for another trip to the National High School Cheerleading Championships!

DANCE TIME!

2010-01-10T14:00:00.001-08:00

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS--CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-12-30T16:33:00.001-08:00

Well, this is by far the most exciting thing that has happened in the many many years of cheer and dance for me!! The Benton High School cheerleaders won the NCA National Championship in the Medium Advanced division in Dallas yesterday. I have always known that this particular group would be a very talented group of girls, but it takes more than talent to win something this big. Honestly, there have many many, many girls that paved the path for this to happen. It did not just happen overnight or even just happen with these girls by themself. I could list so many girls starting with my first captain, Amber, that dreamed for something like this. The list would be endless of Benton High School cheerleaders that worked to improve their skills in order to build the program that we have today. I have seen the program continue to develop over the past 13 years that I have been coaching until we finally got to the point that I knew we had a "chance" to win. Then, along came this group of girls that put it all together. They worked to perfect their skills; they never complained about practicing long hours; their parents worked to fundraise to pay for the trip; and the bottom line is that these girls just wanted it so bad. You could just tell that "that day was going to be different". And different it was. I am so proud of these girls especially, but also proud of all those that paved the way. Enjoy the pictures below!!

At the airport getting ready to leave:

On the plane - all smiles!

Leaving for lunch and practice:

Nerves are beginning to kick in as we get hair and makeup ready!

On the bus to the convention center:

Arriving with "game faces" on:

Waiting to enter the warm-up room:

Check this interview out on varsity.com and then click on Varsity TV:

Praying and preparing to take the competition floor:

Oh My~~~ Love this!!

Announcer - "This division was the closest competition this year with only .65 on a 100 point scale separating 1st and 2nd place. In 2nd place from Coppell..................I don't remember anything else after the Dallas Convention Center turned into a pure frenzy by over 100 people from Benton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOUD AND PROUD - CLINIC 09

2009-09-28T19:38:00.000-07:00

FOOTBALL AND PEP RALLIES

2009-09-28T19:21:00.000-07:00

BENTON-BRYANT WEEK

2009-09-07T13:16:00.000-07:00

A LOOK BACK AT BENTON/BRYANT WEEK

FISH FRY PEP RALLY AND MAROON GREY GAME

2009-08-21T22:45:00.000-07:00

Just a few pics from the Maroon/Grey pep rally and game tonight.

I am proud of these girls - they did a great job tonight!!

CAMP 09 - GAME DAY EVALUATION

2009-08-17T20:03:00.000-07:00

MORE MEMORIES

2009-08-17T14:08:00.001-07:00

These were my four seniors from 08-09 that I will miss greatly. Three of them left for college this past weekend. Two are rooming together and cheering for UCA, 1 is chering at ASU, and the other is attending OBU - Good Luck girls!

Camp 08 at SMU - Benton High was a huge hit at SMU!

A few of my favorite pics from football season!

The girls had a blast volunteering for Special Olympics!

But, not about to let the firemen beat us!!!

Just a few "Future Panther" Cheerleaders in action!

Now, this is what I call a Benton Panther family tradition!!

The girls wanted to go to Play Time Pizza and then go caroling to spread some Christmas cheer for their Christmas party. If any of you older girls are reading this, it is just one more thing that has changed drastically from getting dressed up and going out to eat in Hot Springs!

08-09 was another great year for BHS Cheer and the girls won another state championship. In fact, this squad also won the State Academic Championship for all classifications, 1A-7A, for having the highest grade point average for competitive cheer teams! Congrats girls!

GOOD TIMES FROM THE PAST

2009-07-28T20:28:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would post some pictures from the past until we get started again this year. These are pictures from the year 08-09 - Stay posted for more from previous years!!

CHEER CAMP

2009-07-17T10:54:00.000-07:00

The Benton High School cheerleaders had a great experience at camp once again. The girls won the Dorothy Herkimer Award which is an award that is only given at SMU to the best overall squad at the camp. They also won Top Team and the Spirit Award as well as all superior ribbons and spirit sticks each night. We had 14 girls make All American (which I believe is a record) and 3 received applications for staff.

CHEER CAMP

2009-07-17T09:46:00.001-07:00

PRE-CAMP PRACTICE

2009-07-17T08:52:00.000-07:00

09-10 BENTON HIGH SCHOOL CHEER!!

2009-07-17T08:24:00.000-07:00

The new year for BHS Cheer officially began last March with tryouts. I am really excited about the new squad! They are a great group of girls that love to have fun and work hard.