Cheer and Dance Team


Signings
The following is a list of signings for the 08-09 school year starting with the most recent signing.


Herron signs withMcPherson College

 

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Emily Herron of Enid, Okla., to cheerleading and soccer letters of intent for the 2008-2009 school year.

 

The 5'0” Herron received all-conference, all-district, and all-state recognition in soccer this past year.

 

“Emily's tumbling background will have a great impact on the (cheer) squad for next year,” said McPherson cheer coach Anita Parks. “I am excited to have her join our squad.”

 

“Emily seemed to immediately fit in with the team when she first visited campus,” added soccer coach Robert Talley.

 

“She is very quick, and technical, with the ball as an outside midfielder. She has a throw-in that will be very helpful in our attacking third.”

 

Emily is the daughter of Leonard and Jackie Herron of Enid, Okla. Emily plans to major in elementary education.

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Spangler commits to McPherson College

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Courtney Spangler of Valley Center, Kan., to cheerleading letter of intent for the 2008-2009 school year.

The 5'2” Spangler lettered two years in cheerleading and three years in tennis at Valley Center High School .

“I am very excited to have Courtney on the squad next year,” said McPherson cheer coach Anita Parks. “She has a great personality and will be a great asset to the squad!”

The recipient of a McPherson College Presidential Scholarship, Courtney is the daughter of Kerri and Russel Trower, and Gary Spangler. She plans to major in biochemistry/pre-med.

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Doffing signs to cheer and for softball

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Katherine “Katie” Doffing of Conway Springs, Kan., to cheerleading and softball letters of intent for the 2008-2009 school year.

“I am very excited that Katie is joining our squad,” said Anita Parks, McPherson College cheer/dance coach. “I believe she will be a great addition to the squad.”

 

Joining Katie Doffing for her letter of intent signing were (front, left) McPherson College cheer/dance coach Anita Parks, Katie, mother Melissa Doffing and sister Natalie along with (back, left) father John Doffing and brother Nathan.

The 5'5” Doffing was the 2006 state power lifting champion in the squat, then won four power lifting titles in 2007, sweeping the squat, bench, total, and overall titles.

Katie placed fourth in Class 3A tennis doubles as a senior, and has participated in track & field for Conway Springs HS throughout high school.

“Katie will come in a battle from playing time as a catcher and outfielder ,” said McPherson head coach Mike McCormick. “ She is very talented, with good skills after playing for a strong summer program under coaches Keith Leddy and Jim Chitwood.”

“We are very happy to have Katie as a member of the Bulldog nation and as a student here at McPherson College.”

Katie is the daughter of Melissa and John Doffing of Conway Springs, Kan. She plans to major in education or graphic design.



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