Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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T i adds pizzazz to 21 cheerleaders lively routine Three cheers for the Sacred Heart cheerleaders. Moving lightning quick, with their foot- stomping, hand-clapping, ten- sion-building stunts, the cheer- leaders gripped their audiences. Using their talent of balancing, coordinating, and inciting spirit into the games, they helped put a festive touch to any game. Co-captain Jennifer Masi com- mented, 'lThe squad did ex- tremely well this year. l'm look- ing forward to next year. Her skill and leadership combined with the expertise of Captain Kel- lie Ciaburro and the guidance of moderator, Sr. Eileen Bridge, helped to make the team an ever more vital part of the school. The squad coordinated them- selves with the sports of the world as Nancy Selitte led the cheerleaders in the creation ofa new 'lOlympics cheer. Reach- ing for the Gold became the goal as the squad prepared for com- petition in March. Though they ultimately decided not to com- pete at the Diocesan level this year, the girls proved through- out the season that they had the true spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Certainly the cheer- leaders achieved the true Gold and, at the same time, bright- ened basketball games with their enthusiasm. Len: Top row: Christine Quinn and Shawna Papa: Middle row: Shelly Pender- grass, Barb Zipoli, Becky Kuntz, Nicole Barucci, Kellie Ciaburro, Jennifer Masi and Jessica Fontela: Bottom row: Jeanne Labanara, Sheri Weidner, Nancy Selitte and Michele Ciiano. Missing: Dana Olmst- ed. Above: Overlooking the elementary school cheerleading competition, Becky Kuntz and Dana Olmsted lend support from the sidelines. 59532855 55 5195225 Cheerleaders

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Right: Captain Kellie Ciaburro whispers into Nicole Barucci's ear while Barb Zi- poli, Nancy Selitte, and Jennifer Masi continue to cheer unaware of the secret. Above: Entertaining the crowd, Jennifer Masi and Michele Ciiano cheer at a home basketball game. Besides supporting the bas- ketball team, the cheerleaders also sponsored a tournament. They organized a grammar school cheerleading competi- tion which was held on January 51. Welcoming the competitors, the SHA squad led a t'welcome cheer to relax the nervous par- ticipants. Eleven elementary schools responded to the invita- tion and each squad was re- quired to perform two one-min- ute cheers. Captain Kellie Ciaburro re- marked, 'XA lot of work went into it, and it turned out to be a big success. Assumption of An- sonia grabbed first place, while St. Louis and St. Joseph won second and third place, respec- tively. 29592555 54 HPSR Cheerleaders Above: Clapping enthusiastically, Jeanne Labanara and Shelly Pender- grass, cheer for the home team from the sidelines.

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HQ 55 53911351 People Above: Sitting at assembly, Christine Rynne listens attentively.