Smithfield Vikings Junior Pee Wee cheerleading squad captured the Rhode Island Pre-Teen state championship during the nnual competition at Rhode Island College. Team members are (from left) Alexa Keevers, Bailey Houle, Abigail Bellanceau, Coach Alley Conley, Samantha Major-Rhodes, Maggie Spetrini, Kassandra Silvestre, and Assistant Coach Jaklyn Travis.
ATHLETES LIFT WEIGHTS---CHEERLEADERS LIFT ATHLETES!!!!!
Cheerleading Competitions have become a very popular sporting event. Cheerleading squads from all over Rhode Island came to show their dance moves and routines in hopes of winning the RI Preteen Cheerleading Competition which was held at Rhode Island College on Saturday, November 17, 2007.
The amount of time and dedication involved in getting ready for a cheerleading competition is unbelievable. Depending on the level of skill involved, the team can spend up to 20 hours each week just practicing their 3 minute routine that they will perform for Competition. The Smithfield Viking cheerleaders’ passion and dedication paid off when the Smithfield Viking Junior PeeWee Cheerleaders became Rhode Island PreTeen Cheerleading Champions in the Junior PeeWee Division for 2007 on Saturday. They were also awarded the Most Spirit Award.
JR. PEEWEE
Abigail Bellanceau
Kassandra Silvestre
Margaret Spetrini
Alexa Keevers
Bailey Houle
Samantha Major-Rhodes
Jr. PeeWee Coach, “Alley” Conley
Assistant Coach, Jaklyn Travis
See their performance
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Smithfield Viking PeeWee Cheerleaders dedication also paid off when they became Rhode Island PreTeen Cheerleading 1st runner up in the PeeWee Division for 2007. They were also awarded the Most Spirited Award.
PEEWEE
MacKenzie Bain
Nicole Day
Devon Desaulniers
Justine Keenan
Lauren King
Jenna McAssey
Jessica Pratt
Joline Paquette
Brianna Belanger
Danielle Fortin
Coach Kim McAssey
The morning of Competition, the Flag Team, our future competitors, showed off their routine during the Flag Exhibition. We were so proud them.
FLAG
Alexis Antonelli
Hailey Beaulieu
Courtney Caccia
Lily Caswell
Claire Harrison
Jordan Houle
Julia Keevers
Kiara Kishfy
Capbriella LaBrie
Sydney Orsillo
Kathryn Pezaris
Alana Robinson
Katelyn Aubin
Samantha Baxter
Madison Davis
Devyn Dussault
Elizabeth Eannarino
Payton Ferriera
Mackenzie Kelley
Grace Nelson
Kaitleyn Pfeffenle
Kaylee Poirier
Madeline Tassoni
Arianna Vitacca
Kimberly Major
Flag Coach Tina Houle
Assistant Coaches, Brianna, Brooke, Rachael
See their performance
Although our Jr. Varsity and Varsity team did not take home a title this year, they made us proud because of their sportsmanship and character that they have built throughout the years. They did a superb job and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next year.
JR. VARSITY
Alexandra Boisvert
Tiffany Davila
Elizabeth King
Sara LaPorte
Marissa Parenteau
Maddie Simoneau
Mattie Brown
Noelle Crouchley
Victoria Kermen
Sydney Morgans
Ashley Parenteau
Hayley Tartaglia
Kaylyn Turner
Kendra Varone
Samantha Whitaker
Felicia Baccari
Jr. Varsity Coach Donna Conley
Assistant Coaches, Ashley and Falon
VARSITY
Jenna Degnan
Kayla Lynch
Samantha Young
Carissa Caccia
Angela Evers
Amanda Ferrente
Michelle Fisette
Tasha Guilmette
Jenna Spetrini
Varsity Coach Lauri Giguere
Assistant Coach Amanda and Jaklyn Travis
Among the Smithfield Vikings, the other teams that competed that day were Johnston Panthers, North End 49ers, North Providence Jets, North Smithfield Xpress, Pawtucket Crusaders, South Side Saints, Washington County Raiders, West Elmwood Intruders, and Woonsocket Redskins. We would like to congratulate all the girls for the exceptional job they did along with their coaches. We also would like to thank all the Viking parents for their support throughout the season and for being the best fans in the world. Together we have all built memories that will last a lifetime.
All the Viking cheerleaders and coaches would like to thank Bonnie Marra, our cheerleader coordinator, for all of her hard work and thank her assistant, Donna Conley for everything she has done. They were a very big part of making this day a success. Let’s not forget all the volunteers that gave so willingly and the judges for taking the time to judge.
We would like to take this opportunity to invite girls ages 6-14 to come join the Viking Cheerleaders. We may not always win but we have a lot of fun!!!!
“Upon our children - how they are taught - rests the fate - or fortune - of tomorrow's world” B. C. Forbes
