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St. Joseph Regional/Montvale
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Ridgefield Park High School
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A varsity cheerleader enjoyed an "experience
of a lifetime"
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About the author
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| Paulina Banasiak is a senior and a tri-captain of the Wallngton
High School varsity cheerleading squad. |
| She was asked to write the following article for the March
issue of NJ Sports. |
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As a senior and captain of my cheerleading team, I hoped my team would go far in
interscholastic competition, but this year the Wallington High School Varsity Cheerleaders had an opportunity to
do something beyond special.
When our coach Tracey Whitecraft received an invitation from the New Jersey Ironman asking us to perform at one
of their games, the excitement that followed was an understatement. I was anxious, nervous and stressed out, but
most of all, unbelievably exhilarated. A million ideas charged through my head about what dance we should do and
what stunts we could perform to please the crowd.
The day of the game, March 2nd, we arrived at the stadium in awe. Its impressive exterior was only followed by
a stunning interior. This really got us pumped. Once the game started we performed a part of our competition routine
as well as a stunt group routine. At half time, we did our football dance. The energy from the crowd was fulfilling
and breathtaking. Looking up at the jumbotron and seeing ourselves was amazing. We were a part of something beautiful
and it made all of us feel really good. The Ironmen routed the Orlando Sharks 27-5 and that added to the enjoyment
of the day's activities.
We stunted during the game, shouted out some chants, and got to do the "Cha - Cha" slide with the Ironmen
Dance Team, getting all the fans in the stands involved. This experience was an experience of a life time, one
I never plan on forgetting.
Everyone on the team had a blast and we would like to thank the New Jersey Ironmen for having us; we are more than
happy and thankful. |
| Editor's Note: The other members of theWallington High School Cheerleading
squad include senior tri-captains Regina Guittari and Rhianon Napolitano plus classmates Magdelena Tomaszewska
and Katharina Young. Representing the junior class are Nicole Bacza, Diana Funk, Jennifer McCallum, Sylwia Puchalski
and Joanne Tazyk while from the Class of 2010 are Janely Bardales, Bonnie Culbert, Dianhlee Espino, Samantha Tapper,
Stephanie Welch and Luise Young. |
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