7 / 10
Standout Spirit Program Award
Kings Park High School
Cheerleading &
Kickline, Kings Park, NY
Varsity Brands sought to
find a spirit program that
represents the very best
in community and school
ambassadorship.
The
Kings Park Kickline and
Cheer Team immediately
stood out for their
crowd-leading skills, spirit
traditions, and community
involvement. The teams
frequently work together
to increase school and
community spirit by giving
back and raising money
for cancer research.
Big Walnut High School
Cheerleading, Sanbury, OH
The Big Walnut cheerleading program works
to bring out the best in their school’s athletes
by pumping up the crowd at basketball,
soccer, football and wrestling events.
Klein High School
Standleaders, Klein, TX
With a history spanning over 30 years,the Klein
Standleaders raise spirit by attending as many
sporting events as possible and by raising money
for school and community improvement.
Patuxtent High School
Cheerleading, Lusby, MD
The PHS Cheerleaders believe in serving as
leaders and ambassadors for the community,
and show their dedication through numerous
performances and community service projects.
Finalist
Best School Tradition
Smyrna High School
Smyrna, DE
Varsity Brands sought to honor one school with a
long-standing, meaningful tradition that inspires
school and community spirit. For over 50 years,
Smyrna has celebrated homecoming with a
traditional parade, complete with elaborate
floats that each class spends weeks constructing.
The entire school rallies around the homecoming
parade, making it a meaningful tradition for
students, staff, parents and alumni.
Cactus High School, Glendale, AZ
At the beginning of freshman year, every Cactus high
school student learns the Sandstorm dance, which
students perform at every pep rally and game.
Cornerstone Prep Academy, Acworth, GA
Each year, Cornerstone celebrates IMPACT Week and
Cornerstone Cares Day, giving parents and students the
opportunity to partner with community organizations for
volunteer service.
Finalist
Father Gabriel Richard High School, Ann Arbor, MI
Each February, the Father Gabriel Richard High School
varsity dance teams partners with a group of senior male
athletes to celebrate the end of the season with the
annual “Guy Girl Pom Routine.”
Kings Park High School, Kings Park, NY
During the holiday season, the Kings Park community
comes together to “Stuff-a-bus,” filling an entire school
bus with food and household items for families in need.