The Cincinnati Enquirer once again is offering a new weekly feature recognizing the accomplishments of cheerleaders, dance team members and their squads: The Spirit Award.
Much like the popular athlete of the week voting,
school fans and friends voted on two weekly ballots (individual and team) for The Spirit Award. Only coaches can provide nominations each week, either for their squads or other teams.Eligible are varsity girls and boys cheerleaders and dancers who exemplify the fruits of the spirit ‒ love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – while uplifting their squads, the student body and others. Team nominations focus on squads that come together to help each other, work hard, do things
right that week, show outstanding virtues when dealing with or serving others, exceed expectations to prepare something special for the school or take part in any other honorable reason they might be acknowledged.
This week's Spirit Award winners are:
Skylar Fockler, South Dearborn High School
The senior cheerleader has been named one of the squad’s dance leaders for this season. Over the past four years, Skylar has grown tremendously ‒ not only as a cheerleader, but also as a teammate and leader. This senior year, she has really stepped up, showing more confidence, taking on additional responsibilities, and being willing to try new skills.
South Dearborn High School varsity cheerleaders
The squad put in countless hours over the summer preparing for the upcoming competition season. The squad participated in UCA Camp, where they earned a Superior rating for their hard work and dedication. Since camp, the team has continued working together to learn new skills, strengthen their routines, and perfect the skills they already have. Their commitment, teamwork and determination have them ready to take on the competition season with confidence and pride.
How winners can receive their certificates
Here is the new link for the 2026-2027 school year that contains the PDF winning certificates.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Enquirer announces Spirit Award winners for Aug. 28
