2017-2018 SHS Cheer Quesitonnaires
- Questionnaire Manager: Katie Camden.
- Jul 2, 2018
- 6 min read
Lauren Hawthorne, Junior, 2nd Year Varsity.

What were your motives to try out for Cheer?
I always regreted not being more involved in middle school so going into high school I decided Cheerleading would be a great way to change that!
How did you feel when you made the team?
Super Excited!!
Did you have any prior cheer experience when you tried out?
I did the cheer team at the dance academy when I was little,
Were you a Silsbee Middle School Cheerleader? Did you cheer outside of school?
No I was not a middle school Cheerleader
What is your favorite stunt?
Baskets
What is your favorite part of Cheer?
How we are all like sisters
How do you prepare before you perform?
Pin up my bow and fix my makeup
How do you feel at the peprally or cheering at the games?
Sometimes nervous but i'm always having a good time!
Who on the team, adult or not, has impacted you life throughout your years at Silsbee?
Coach K has impacted me because I have had her as a coach every year. I can tell she always wants the best for us and always works hard to prepare us for whatever is going on next!
What are your achievements in Cheer?
All American
Nadia Underwood, Junior, 2nd Year Varsity.

What were your motives to try out for Cheer?
It's my passion, I love to do it.
How did you feel when you made the team?
Very excited that all my hard work paid off
Did you have any prior cheer experience when you tried out?
Yes, I've been cheering every since I was a toddler
Were you a Silsbee Middle School Cheerleader? Did you cheer outside of school?
Yes
What is your favorite stunt?
Basket toss / ball out
What is your favorite part of Cheer?
The rush it gives me and watching the little kids try to cheer with us and most importantly I love the girls (guy) so much
How do you prepare before you perform?
I overthink everything, I think of every terrible thing that can possibly happen and try to prevent them
How do you feel at the peprally or cheering at the games?
I feel very nervous during pep rallys but very comfortable during the games
Who on the team, adult or not, has impacted you life throughout your years at Silsbee?
I would say Oceanna Parker and Emily Benoit, they always encourage me and is always there when I need them, very grateful for them.
What are your achievements in Cheer?
Best performer
Lydea Whitmore, Sophomore, 2nd Year Varsity.
What were your motives to try out for Cheer?
Because I really like to cheer.
How did you feel when you made the team?
I felt super happy and overjoyed.
Did you have any prior cheer experience when you tried out?
Yes I did jr cheer.
Were you a Silsbee Middle School Cheerleader? Did you cheer outside of school?
Yes i was a middle school cheerleader.
What is your favorite stunt?
Partner stunts.
What is your favorite part of Cheer?
Just being on a part of the team with great people.
How do you prepare before you perform?
I stretch and breath and calm my nerves.
How do you feel at the peprally or cheering at the games?
I feel really good and i like it a lot.
Who on the team, adult or not, has impacted you life throughout your years at Silsbee?
Nadia because she shows you not to ever give up no matter what.
What are your achievements in Cheer?
I have made all american 2 years and i was co-captain in middle school. and i made varsity freshman and sophomore year.
Lydia Whoitmore, Sophomore, Returning Varsity
What were your motives to try out for Cheer?
Because I really like to cheer.
How did you feel when you made the team?
I felt super happy and overjoyed.
Did you have any prior cheer experience when you tried out?
Yes I did jr cheer.
Were you a Silsbee Middle School Cheerleader? Did you cheer outside of school?
Yes I was a middle school cheerleader.
What is your favorite stunt?
Partner stunts.
What is your favorite part of Cheer?
Just being on a part of the team with great people.
How do you prepare before you perform?
I stretch and breath and calm my nerves.
How do you feel at the peprally or cheering at the games?
I feel really good and i like it a lot.
Who on the team, adult or not, has impacted you life throughout your years at Silsbee?
Nadia because she shows you not to ever give up no matter what.
What are your achievements in Cheer?
I have made all american 2 years and I was co-captain in middle school. I made varsity freshman and sophomore year.
Oceanna Parker, Senior, 3rd Year Varsity.

What were your motives to try out for Cheer?
Cause its my last year and I love to cheer
How did you feel when you made the team?
I was very excited
Did you have any prior cheer experience when you tried out?
Yes
Were you a Silsbee Middle School Cheerleader? Did you cheer outside of school?
No I didnt cheer in middle school but I did cheer outside of school
What is your favorite stunt?
All of them
What is your favorite part of Cheer?
Meeting new people
How do you prepare before you perform?
I say I got this about 20 times to myself
How do you feel at the peprally or cheering at the games?
Very nervous
Who on the team, adult or not, has impacted you life throughout your years at Silsbee?
Mrs. Sherry
Breanna Smart, Junior.

Rank
5 years
What were your motives to try out for Cheer?
I wanted to be a leader of my school and support my piers
How did you feel when you made the team?
I was super excited
Did you have any prior cheer experience when you tried out?
No
Were you a Silsbee Middle School Cheerleader? Did you cheer outside of school?
I cheered all middle school
What is your favorite stunt?
Partner stunts
What is your favorite part of Cheer?
Seeing all the young kids cheering with us and getting the crowd pumped up
How do you prepare before you perform?
I usually tell everyone i’m nervous like 20 times then just go out there and cheer like never before
How do you feel at the peprally or cheering at the games?
I feel so entergetic and full of spirit
Who on the team, adult or not, has impacted you life throughout your years at Silsbee?
Coach k, she has always been there for me when i needed someone to talk to and needed advice. she’s been my coach all throughout high school.
What are your achievements in Cheer?
“Most improved cheerleader”
Kayla Campbell, Junior.

Rank
2nd year on Varsity
What were your motives to try out for Cheer?
I was that little girl that always wanted to cheer, and being that I was a junior and had already cheered 3 years of school cheer, I was determined to tryout!
How did you feel when you made the team?
I was ecstatic! I love cheering and couldn't imagine doing anything else and to be cheering with some of my best friends is such an honor!
Did you have any prior cheer experience when you tried out?
Yes, I cheered one year of jr. cheer, one year of middle school, one year of junior varsity, and one year of varsity. I took cheer classes at the dance studio I was taking from when I was 9 and 10, and also have been taking tumbling classes for almost two years.
Were you a Silsbee Middle School Cheerleader? Did you cheer outside of school?
Yes, I cheered my 8th grade year and I took cheer and tumble classes
What is your favorite stunt?
Basket tosses!!
What is your favorite part of Cheer?
My favorite part of cheer is probably getting close to the girls (and Eddie), and forming a bond like no other. I enjoy cheering with them and can't wait to see what next year holds!
How do you prepare before you perform?
Before I perform, I make sure I am completely stretched and throw a few tumble passes, depending if in doing them in my performance.
How do you feel at the peprally or cheering at the games?
Cheering at pep rallies are a lot more intense than games because all eyes are on us, at games, not so much so I don't feel as much pressure, but there definitely is some there!
Who on the team, adult or not, has impacted you life throughout your years at Silsbee?
I would have to say Coach K because she has been my coach for all 3 years of my high school experience. She has pushed me to do things i didn't think i was capable of doing but i most certainly was. She also has helped
What are your achievements in Cheer?
•All-American •Awarded "Most Determined" at SHS Varsity Cheer banquet 2017 •T4 Tumble Class 1st place winner
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