Ernest Ward Cheerleaders Need Your Help To Get To National Finals

January 26, 2009

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The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders are headed to Orlando next month to compete for a national title, and they could use a little help from you.

ewcheerstory.jpgThe EWMS cheerleaders took first place in the Universal Cheerleaders Association West Florida Regional in November at Tate High School.  That qualifies the girls to head to Orlando for the national championships February 5-9.

Ashley Salter, EWMS cheerleading sponsor, says that the girls still need about $1,500 to make the trip. The girls have completed several fund raisers, including a pecan pie sale and a volleyball tournament, raising about $5,000 so far.

If you would like to help the Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders make their trip to the national finals, you can drop your donations off at the Ernest Ward office.

For a “sneak peek” at the EWMS cheerleaders’ national finals routine, click here for a photo gallery from a recent practice.

Pictured above: (front row, L-R) Hannah Gibson, Katelynne Calloway, Madison Arrington, Reagan Bell, Paeton Hadley, Morgan Ward, Mariah Albritton, (back row) Lana Clayton, Raven Weaver, Ariel Holland, Ali Martin, Cheyenne Godwin, Angel Mitchell and Ashley Mooney. Pictured left: The EWMS cheerleaders at a recent pratice. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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12 Responses to “Ernest Ward Cheerleaders Need Your Help To Get To National Finals”

  1. Katie-lynne on January 29th, 2009 7:15 am

    we all have worked really hard to get to finals. we are all excited about going!!! even me!!!! we are excited that we are going to disney but we are also excited because we are going to kick butt!!!!!!!

  2. Raven Weaver on January 28th, 2009 5:38 pm

    We’ve worked really hard to be able to go to this Competition, and were gonna go down there and have a good time and kick some butt.I want to say a SPECIAL thanks to MRS.SALTER for all of her support, if it weren’t for her we probally wouldn’t be going.Mrs.Salter-I love you.Also thanks to all of the parents,community, and Mrs.Perry for all of your support.And also everyone on the squad, cause we have truly worked hard!

    Ravennn =)

  3. Madison an EWMS Cheerleader on January 27th, 2009 5:18 pm

    i think everyone and all the cheerleaders know that we have worked really hard, we are all very excited about goin…especially me!

    GO EAGLES!! :)

  4. ! on January 27th, 2009 5:16 pm

    Congrats, girls! We hope you have a wonderful time at nationals & make a lot of fun memories!

    Willard, negativity in the community is what has killed the schools–congratulations on your part in that–it’s that very mentality that is the culprit. Communities make schools. Schools do NOT make communities! Please, just let these girls enjoy this moment without that negative trash. It’s amazing just how selfish some people can be–not to mention the root of the problem here seems to be jelousy!

    But that’s just an outsiders view–not a cheer mom, coach or teacher–just an average person who has nothing to do with any of the people involved.

    Girls, enjoy your day in the spotlight & don’t let anyone ruin it for you. You are making memories & connections you will never forget.

  5. Another Cheer Mom on January 27th, 2009 9:12 am

    Williard, Why would you even bring that mess up????? That is pitiful!!!!!

    These girls have NOTHING to do with what is going on in Century. We are so proud of them and we do not care where they live! They have worked extremly hard to get where they are right now and for you to try to take the focus off of them and put it on Century”s mess , Well, you should be ashamed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    GIRLS, don’t let anyone who wants to drag you down do it……..You have all worked so hard and everyone at EWMS is so proud….GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. nhs fan on January 27th, 2009 8:24 am

    Willard if this is about the closure, blame century community. They are the reason the school is closing (low enrollment) due to low scores. Don’t blame EWMS cheerleaders or our community. Its Century who chose to move their kids for a better education. Its no ones fault but your own. Everyone should of gotten one the bandwagon years ago to improve the school instead of now. Now its time to come together as one, and get along. Everyone lets cheer these girls on because they deserve it. Next year they will be EWMS representing Walnut Hill, Bratt, Century, and Byrneville GO EAGLES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  7. Parent of a Cheerleader on January 27th, 2009 7:45 am

    What does it matter what school zone these girls live in? Right now they attend EWMS and are EWMS Cheerleaders. They have EARNED the right to compete at Nationals. They are TERRIFIC girls and need the community support to help them get to the National Competition. Let’s think of the children!! I am VERY proud of all of these girls. They have worked very hard.

  8. me on January 27th, 2009 7:26 am

    Willard, the girls have changed a lot since Byrneville, but I see at least two girls from the Century area. Ernest Ward affords opportunities to all it’s students, no matter where they live.

  9. Becky N. on January 26th, 2009 9:51 pm

    Willard–”Just out of, well wanting to know. How many of the “Cheerleaders” are from the Century school? 14 girls and how many are from the Century school?”

    Zero. Why would Ernest Ward have cheerleaders from the Century school? If they are at Carver, they are on Carver’s squad. If they are at EWMS, they are EWMS cheerleaders.

    Carver does not have Ernest Ward students cheering on their squad, and Ernest Ward does not have Carver students cheering. That would be like an Auburn Tiger cheerleader on the sidelines for Bama.

  10. Williard Purell on January 26th, 2009 9:27 pm

    Just out of, well wanting to know. How many of the “Cheerleaders” are from the Century school? 14 girls and how many are from the Century school?

  11. EWMS Cheerleader (again) on January 26th, 2009 7:57 pm

    Everyone is amazing on the squad, I am so happy i get to go to nationals with this group of girls.

  12. EWMS Cheerleader on January 26th, 2009 5:16 pm

    I am soooo excited!!!!!!!!