Milton High School Cheerleaders have a reputation and new varsity coach Amanda Pippin wants it to stay that way.
Pippin, who is a Milton High Alumni, cheered for the Panthers her four years of high school. She takes the helm of the 2014-2015 squad with previous coaching as well as cheer experience.
Cheering in London as an All-American, representing the State of Florida in the Down Under Bowl held in Australia and also volunteering to coach Little League has prepared Pippin for the new adventure ahead of her.
“I am excited about the possibilities. I see strong leadership in my squad this year with a desire to bring and add excitement to the campus at Milton High School,” shared Pippin.
The new squad for next academic school year was selected before the end of this school term to prepare for next school term and athletic season. The Panther Cheerleaders will practice during the summer months an average of three to four days a week for several hours per day. “We have to prepare for things like camp, Little League Clinic, upcoming pep rallies, and football games,” stated Pippin. The squad is scheduled to learn over 100 cheers and 15 band dances this summer.
Cheering is considered a FHSAA sport and is not a low-cost sport. The expense of $1200.00 to $1500.00 is absorbed by the individual families and also by squad fundraising.
Pippin and her squad will be attending cheer camp in Panama City this summer. “We attend camp during the summer in order to build team unity and learn new material for next year,” Continued Pippin. They will also be hosting a cheer clinic for Little League in July.
Pippin, who was selected as the new varsity coach after an interview process, will continue the strong system of expectations for her squad. Academics and discipline is expected to be kept to a high standard. “Poor behavior or grades will not be tolerated,” she said. “This year’s group is a fun group and responds well to correction.”
“The girls are ready to try new stunts and create some new traditions to leave as a legacy,” Pippin said. “Milton High has a reputation of strong squads with tight motions.”
The reputation will continue in the hands of those who will be ready to fill Milton High School with school spirit, in the hands of the Milton High Varsity Cheerleaders.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Panther Pride