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:
Evie Cole, Milford High School
"Evie is a varsity cheerleader who truly shines as a leader through her unwavering kindness, patience and joyful energy. Her faithfulness and self-control under pressure keep our squad unified, while her constant focus on encouraging others makes her a powerful force for school spirit," according to her coach, Liz Hall.
Harrison High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad
"The Harrison High School Varsity Cheerleading team is proud to represent Harrison with 16 dedicated athletes, 12 seniors and four juniors. This talented group brings energy, school spirit, teamwork and determination to every game and performance. With a strong senior class leading the way, the team is excited to make the most of this season while creating lasting memories together. From the sidelines to the competition floor, these athletes work hard to support their school, teammates, and community," according to their coach, Stephanie Ramsey.
How winners can receive their certificates
Winners can email prepsports@enquirer.com to receive the PDF winners' certificates. They can print the certificates and submit a photo of the winners holding the certificate to mlaughman@enquirer.com. Winners are also welcome to submit a video thanking fans for their votes.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Enquirer announces Spirit Award winners for Sept. 18
