22 • The Beacon August 1 , 2024
CHS cheerleaders are excited to host a spirit rally
By Josie Sellers For The Beacon
Coshocton High School ’ s cheerleaders are fired up for football season and excited to give area squads the opportunity to showcase all their hard work .
The Redskins will host their first spirit rally on Friday , Aug . 9 at 5 p . m . at Stewart Field . At least eight schools have committed
Josie Sellers
Coshocton ’ s cheerleaders have been working hard to get ready for their spirit rally . to come share their cheers , chants and dances with the audience . Admission to the rally is $ 2 .
Coshocton head coach Taylor Smith said a similar event was held at the mall in New Philadelphia in the past . When she found out it was no longer there , she decided to create her own opportunity for area cheerleaders .
“ Cheerleaders don ’ t have anything special they get to do other than at their schools ,” she said . “ This gives them some attention .”
The event also is a fundraiser for Coshocton .
“ We ’ d like to get new uniforms and do some little things like buy more things to throw into the crowds at games ,” Smith said . “ We really want to build the program . This year we went to camp for the first time in a long
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These Coshocton cheerleaders invite you to attend the spirit rally on Friday , Aug . 9 at 5 p . m . at Stewart Field .
time , and they had a blast .”
There are several seniors on Coshocton ’ s squad this year . They are excited for the year and to work with Smith .
“ Our coach is amazing ,” Marley Tompkins said .
Kelsea Guilliams likes spreading school spirit and is looking forward to the spirit rally . “ I ’ m very excited for it ,” she said . “ I ’ m glad we get to do something as a squad .”
Nevaeh Harris hopes everyone comes out and supports the cheerleading squads . “ It will give you a preview of football Friday nights ,” she said .