NEWS RELEASE

January 10, 2008

For more information:

Rachelle Whitfield, 425-385-4400

Mary Waggoner, 425-385-4049

Everett High cheer team qualifies for nationals

During the December 2007 Regional competition, Everett High School cheerleaders placed first and second in the all-girl stunt

division and first in the coed stunt division. The individual performances of team members was so impressive that each

qualified to compete in the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Individual Stunt Nationals held each year at Disney

World. As cheer advisor Rachelle Whitfield explains, the qualification does not require personal appearances in Florida.

Instead each team member is sending qualifying videos to be judged.

"Such are the wonders of today's technology," said principal Catherine Matthews. "It is great that our team will be seen and

judged by the nation's top cheerleading experts. We know right here that they are the greatest team, and we are so proud that

individually they will be recognized for their talents and the time they put into perfect spirit routines for our school."

Results of the individual video competition are expected by Feb. 8, 2008. "This is a huge accomplishment for the team; we

can't wait to bring even more pride and honor to EHS with a national cheer title," said Whitfield. "I couldn't be more proud to

coach such a dedicated team!"

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