Canton Academy Panthers Cheer continues to shine

By Courtney Warren 

Once again, the Canton Academy cheer squads have shown up and showed out at their annual cheer camp. At the Universal Cheerleader Association (UCA) Camp at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), the CA Panthers cleaned up in regards to awards and recognition for their spirit, dedication, and bleeding black and gold. 

Varsity Panthers received third place for Small Group Cheer, Junior Varsity received second place overall and placed second for camp routine. 

Both squads received Super Spirit. 

All-American cheerleaders for varsity are Addison Cado, Amelia Rose Cook, Mary Alice Holmes, Maggie Penn, and Gates Welch. All-American cheerleaders for junior high are Emmeline Heubach, Harper Lampkin, Amber Martin, Addison Penn, Mary Fisher Penn and Addy Reams.

The Pin It Forward Award is a program at the UCA camp that recognizes standout cheerleaders who portray the characteristics of leadership, spirit, commitment, kindness and motivation. Once a cheerleader receives the two pins, they will find another cheerleader who demonstrates those same qualities and “Pin It Forward.”

Pin it Forward Awards were given to Addison Cado, Amelia Rose Cook, Mary Alice Holmes, Maggie Penn, Addison Penn and Gates Welch. 
Addy Reams was a jump off finalist.