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AMS Dance and Cheer Teams Receive Recognition
By Colleen Walker, Special to THE VIEW 38002
The Arlington Middle School
Dance Team (left) was hard at work
this summer. In addition to summer
practices, the team traveled to
Mississippi State University for
UDA Camp. The team received a
Superior rating, and they placed first
in the Home Routine competition.
Six Bobcats were named All
Americans: Maddie Budlong, Kayla
Jones, Zaylee Mims, Cailey Nelson,
Hanna Taylor, and Kallie Townsend.
The Arlington Middle School
cheerleaders (right) attended a skills
camp over the summer hosted by
University
of
Kentucky's
cheerleading
coach,
Jomo
Thompson. The team became
AACCA certified. They learned
new transitions and stunts to
incorporate in their routine this
year.
Photos courtesy of AMS.
AMS 7th grade
teacher Michelle
Abraham (third
from right) and
her new
students enjoy a
sno-cone treat
at orientation.