Past projects 5
Welcome Back Seward Park Cheer!
Funded Jan 7, 2022Thank you all so much for your contributions! As we prepare for Nationals, your generosity really means the world to our team. We can now prepare to go to nationals and enjoy our cheer season with matching uniforms. We truly appreciate your kindness. Thank you for making magic happen! Go Bears”
With gratitude,
Ms. Quinterno
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 4 other donors.The Bears Head to UCA Camp!
Funded Aug 25, 2018Thank you for your support and contribution! Because of you, we were able to bring 15 girls with us to Pennsylvania this year for UCA Cheer camp. For many of our team members, this was their FIRST time ever attending a sleep away summer camp. They were able to meet a variety of teams from NYC and across the east coast and interact with the Northeast UCA staff. Here, they learned the cheer basics, leadership skills, stunt safety and a variety of new skills.
The highlight of the trip as a coach was being able to see the team overcome obstacles, work together as a team and create a closer bond. They were able to demonstrate their skills in a end of camp cheer competition where they placed 3rd place for their routine. The ladies were very proud of their accomplishment and growth they displayed over the 4 days at camp! We had 5 of out team members compete for All-American Cheer team and were given the honor of being nominated into All-American, with a chance to go to London!
After coming back from camp, with aches and pains, we all left with a smile! The ladies have brought back their leadership and spirit to the rest of the team. Often times in practice, I find them reminiscing over their camp experiences and bringing some of the camp songs & traditions into our practice. What stands out most is their continual drive to succeed and continue to grow as a team! They seek daily to inspire the rest of their team mates to have strength, resilience and spirit!
I am because you are! Thank you :)”
With gratitude,
Ms. Quinterno
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 3 other donors.JV Knights Cheer!
Funded Mar 27, 2018Thank you for generous donations! It is because of you, we were able to fully supply our team with Cheer uniforms to represent our school and squad in pride and some cheer practice equipment. For the last few years, we've been cheering and practicing without proper equipment. Now, we are able to practice safely in practice and learn new skills on our cheer mats and tumble wedge.
When our team first saw the uniforms and put on their bows, although some felt silly with a giant bow on their heads, they glowed with joy! They wore their uniforms with pride on game days, and others were even excited to wear them out on school field trips, such as the "women's Empowerment Day" we attended. When we first received our cheer mats and tumble wedge, everyone was excited. Cheers broke out in our gym as the team exclaimed remarks such as, "we finally feel like a real team." The greatest moment as a team and coach is seeing everyone work together and unite as one family. Despite obstacles, we are able to push through and overcome!
Moving forward, our team will continue to represent our school and selves with Knight Pride. We will continue to grow and expand our school cheer program now that we have more practice equipment. The team will also be invited to join our growing, campus wide , Varsity Cheer team.
"...because of you, we are!"”
With gratitude,
Ms. Quinterno
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 5 other donors.New Team. Same Mission...Let's Go Bears!
Funded Nov 3, 2017Thank you for your generous contribution to our Bears Family. It is because of you, we are able to wear our school colors proudly at basketball games and Cheer competitions. We are wearing our uniforms to show our pride and build community throughout the school, on basketball game days. When it is time to compete, the team is able to feel united and represent their school while wearing their new uniforms.
When we first receive our uniforms, the boxes arrived individually. As their head coach, I held all the boxes in my office until they all arrived. The anxiety continued to build on the team as they anxiously waited to see their new uniforms. I'll never forget what it was like opening up the boxes and having the team put them on for the first time. They were like kids in a candy store! Faces beaming with smiles ear to ear, as they eagerly tried their uniforms on and posed for their first official team picture, united as one in school colors. Now, they wear them with pride throughout the school day and we constantly hear from teachers what it is like to see the community colors on the team. They put on their uniforms and embody their roles as "cheerleaders," it is more than just an activity, but more of an identity. They are able to channel their inner-self and have this confidence in them that isn't necessarily seen when they're not in uniform.
These uniforms will stay with our team for the next few years, as our goal is to make it to a national competition. We will continue to work hard, cheering for our team and competing at local city/state competitions. With our goal set for nationals, we will work to attend a cheer summer camp and begin to compete in UCA Regional competitions in the fall. Without your contribution, many of our cheerleaders would have been unable to purchase the uniforms. As a coach, it has been beautiful to see the team grow as a family, confidence continuing to increase and pride not only in their school, but within themselves. It is an honor to coach these young people, and with your help, we are able to continue to represent our school and selves in style! Look out for us in the future. On behalf of the team, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity.
GO BEARS!!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Quinterno
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 8 other donors.NDHS Knights Cheer! 2.0
Funded Mar 10, 2017Thank you for your love and support! Without you all, we would not have been able to purchase these beautiful uniforms to unite our team. With your help, we were able to wear our school colors in pride, represent our community during basketball games and at our first ever competitions.
One of the best moments to remember, was when we received our uniforms and our team opened them up with much excitement! Grinning from ear to ear, all our girls opened the box with much anticipation. Every chance they got, they wore their uniforms!
Moving into the next school year, our team will continue to grow, learn and inspire through cheer! Wearing our school colors with pride, the Knights will continue to motivate one another with positive attitudes and support.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Quinterno
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 7 other donors.