Introduction

The William Penn University Cheerleaders are an energetic and spirited group of individuals that support and encourage Penn spirit. The Cheer Squad attends all home football games and basketball games as well as other community events and selected competitions!  The cheerleaders and dancers also attend a top residential camp each summer paid for by the university. The 2007-2008 team received many awards at NCA camp in Chicago as well as a bid to the National Championship!

 

 

 

Potential members are ENCOURAGED to TRY-OUT by VIDEO SUBMISSION!  Video try-outs are typically submitted prior to when the cheerleader anticipates attending Penn (winter/early spring for HS seniors). Email coach Kristin at libbyk@wmpenn.edu to register for the on-campus tryout date.

Video Tryouts for cheer should include the following:
1)  Introduction and a brief description of your cheerleading/dance/gymnastic background.
2)  Cheer (both)
3)  Fight Song Routine or other short dance routine (ladies only)
4)  Toe Touch (both) plus one additional jump of your choice (ladies only)
Bonus:  Tumbling skills, Stunting skills, or any video footage from a competition or game that highlights your individual ability level.
Mail video tryouts to:
Kristin Libby
611 N. Hancock
Ottumwa, IA 52501

If you are planning a trip to William Penn, please contact one of the coaches; we would LOVE to personally meet with you!

Cheerleaders are eligible to receive athletic scholarships typically ranging between $2,000-$8,000 per year based upon need and other factors.  In addition to the scholarships, the university also supplies the spirit groups with work-out facilities, athletic trainers, several official uniforms, warm-ups, camp fees, and poms.  WPU cheerleaders also attend one of the nations' top residential camps each summer and are working towards becoming one of the most pretigious spirit programs in the state! The 2008-2009 team will be divided into a blue squad and a gold squad.

Achievement expectations set by the coaches include:
1) inspire athletic teams by creating an energizing and entertaining environment for the crowd;
2) maintain high quality performances at all events;
3) to represent William Penn Athletics with dignity, pride and professionalism at all times; and
4) have lots of fun!

If you would like more information about WPU Spirit Squads, please contact coach Kristin by phone at (573) 579-7047 or email at libbyk@wmpenn.edu for more details.

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News

Spirit Squad Adds Pair for 2008-2009 Year Cheer Squad -- Monday, April 21, 2008 Oskaloosa--Kaley Gray and Emily Anderson will compete this coming fall.

Penn Cheerleaders and Dancers Compete Well in Illinois Cheer Squad -- Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Oskaloosa--Invitation to National Cheerleading Championships highlights camp.

Two More Added to List of Signees for Penn Cheer Squad Cheer Squad -- Monday, April 23, 2007 Oskaloosa--Current Penn student Nicki Thomas and Indianola HS student Jenny Putz will cheer next year.

Four to Cheer for William Penn Starting in 2007-2008 Cheer Squad -- Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Oskaloosa--Casey Hull, Rachel Throgmartin, Jessie Mann, and Shelby Swift all sign National Letters of Intent for cheerleading.

Penn Spirit Squad Attends UCA/UDA Camp Cheer Squad -- Tuesday, August 8, 2006 Oskaloosa--This past weekend the William Penn spirit squad, consisting of both the cheerleaders and competitive dancers, attended the UCA/UDA camp with great success...

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