MEET THE MASON HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADERS
Kathryn Council
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 10 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? Being a part of a group of supportive and caring girls who all share a common goal to spread positivity to our community.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? Winning our first ever GMC in 7th grade because it was the first time we all truly realized the value and impact of hard work.
What is your favorite thing about game day? Singing the fight song and the Alma Mater after each game because no matter win or lose we will always come together as a school to support our team and each other.
Caroline Morris
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 11 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? Being a part of a special family that is so welcoming and very supportive. Even on very tough days of practice all the girls are able to boost your mood up and make it so enjoyable
Isabella White
Grade: 11
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 9 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? Having a team that I know will always be there to support me and knowing that we always have each other.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? My first time ever cheering for a varsity game. That has been my dream for so long and now I have finally made it.
Mallory Everman
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 7 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? All of us are able to work together and get the crowd and parents cheering.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? Winning the GMC competition consecutively for the past 3 years I have been on Varsity.
What is your favorite thing about game day? Pregame and kickoff, all the fans are entering the stadium and I love seeing everyone so excited for the game and happy to be supporting their team.
Cam Miller
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 7 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? The friendships I have made within the program and how cheerleading allows me to push my limits to advance myself athletically.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? When practices get tough normally when the GMC competition is nearing we will all be dreading full outs yet someone finds a way to make the practice fun and easier to push through.
What is your favorite thing about game day? Making life lasting memories with my friends under the Friday night lights.
Aubriana Mettey
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 11 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? My favorite part about cheerleading is being surrounded by people who share the same love for the sport that I do. Being able to be a part of a team that is as close and driven as ours is such a privilege.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? My favorite memory from cheerleading was sweeping GMC last year from middle school all the way through varsity. Showing that we are truly one of the best programs, if not the best, in the area and celebrating all of our hard work with the entire program is something I will never forget.
What is your favorite thing about game day? My favorite thing about game day is the environment that is created by everyone involved in the game. The energy that the football team gives off running onto the field, the band playing during pregame and being on the field with them, the Black Hole cheering on the team the entire game, and us on the sidelines radiating the energy is such a surreal experience that I love every single Friday.
Maya Stevens
Grade: 10
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 2years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? My favorite part about cheer is being on a team with loving amazing girls who are always there for you no matter what. They are always so welcoming, funny, and the best team I could’ve ever asked for.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? My favorite memory from cheer was my first Friday night lights game. Hearing the screaming of the student section and the band playing the fight song. It’s so much fun being around the people you love
What is your favorite thing about game day?
My favorite thing about game day is getting ready with my friends, blasting music on the bus, and throwing up stunts before the game starts. It’s so much fun being able to see all the energy in the black hole and seeing the stands fill up.
Emily Heck
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 5 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? My favorite things about cheer are the people bringing the funny positive attitude, and the joy of working on skills to finally achieve them. Teammates driving you to do your best and work your hardest.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? My favorite memory was my first Friday night game on varsity, the band playing and the student section in front of us cheering on mason.
What is your favorite thing about game day? I love game days because we all bond together at dinners and getting ready for the games and the energy on the sideline is an out of body experience.
Jayci Kraft
Grade: 11
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 10 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? My favorite part about cheering is performing. Whether it's smiling at people in the crowd on Friday night or lip syncing to our music at GMC, I love it.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? My favorite memory was little comets night when I was in 5th grade. That’s the day I decided I wanted to be like the big girls and become a varsity cheerleader.
What is your favorite thing about game day? Singing the fight song and alma mater at the end of the games with the football players in the black hole, no matter, win or lose.
Lauren Atkinson
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 10 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? My favorite thing about cheerleading is the sisterhood my team and I share. We are all best friends we’ve been together since we were so young and I don’t know what I will do without all of them next year
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading?
My favorite cheer memory was the springboro game last year. It was so much fun celebrating with all of my best friends and a core memory for the Comets.
What is your favorite thing about game day? My favorite thing about game day is team dinner. I love getting ready for the games with our team and making memories together.
Finley Bierma
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 11 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? My favorite part about cheer is the group of girls that I get to spend my time with. We have such a great group of girls who support each other so well and they just make everything about cheer fun.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? My favorite cheer memory was in Seventh grade when every team at Mason won GMC. It was my first competition outside of MYF cheer so it was very memorable
What is your favorite thing about game day? My favorite thing about game day is team dinner. I love that we can get ready together and get hyped up for the game together.
Corinne Bly
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 11 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? I consider myself extremely lucky to be a part of the Mason Cheerleading program. As successful as we are, nothing beats the relationships we have with one another. Many of us have grown up in this sport together so the relationships are one of the best parts.
What is your favorite memory with Mason cheerleading? My most favorite and surreal moment as an MHS cheerleader was my first home varsity game. Dancing in the endzone and seeing/hearing all of the fans gives me chills. This is still one of my favorite parts of gameday and the adrenaline rush is the best feeling.
What is your favorite thing about game day? One of my favorite gameday moments is our Harvard room meeting with the football team. We visualize a successful game together and it makes the bond between the cheerleaders and football players even stronger.
Another favorite is singing the Alma-mater and fight song with the football team. Win or lose, we do it together and sing with our heads held high. This makes a difference for the game day atmosphere and the relationships we have together.
Nora Bowman
Grade: 11
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 2 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? My favorite part about cheer is definitely being able to make new friends and making memories with this incredible group of girls! We always have a lot of fun but are able to work hard and get it together for those Friday nights.
Emma Pierson
Grade: 10
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 11 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? My favorite part about cheer is how you are always able to push yourself to a new skill and there are always new things to learn. Also having a team around you to encourage you and be there for you.
Ally Kemme
Grade: 12
How long have you been involved in cheerleading? 8 years
What is your favorite part about cheerleading? My favorite part about cheer is stunting and tumbling. I enjoy cheering with my teammates, we don’t just cheer the football team on but we cheer each other on as well.
