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Greer cheerleaders get 1st in competition for 9th straight year

Kinlie Worthen chosen All-American, earns invite to Macy's Parade

Published on Tuesday, August 6, 2013

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Kinlie Worthen was selected All American Cheerleader earning her an invitation to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.

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Kinlie Worthen was selected All American Cheerleader earning her an invitation to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.



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Greer High varsity and jayvee cheerleaders returned from the University Cheerleaders Camp with armfuls of awards.

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Greer High varsity and jayvee cheerleaders returned from the University Cheerleaders Camp with armfuls of awards.



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The competition provided some sentimental moments like this one after the cheerleaders performed a routine.

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The competition provided some sentimental moments like this one after the cheerleaders performed a routine.

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The Greer High School cheerleaders earned first place for the ninth consecutive year and Kinlie Worten was chosen All-American Cheerleader for the second straight year at the University Cheerleaders Camp (UCA) at Lander University.

Worthen, a senior captain, received an invitation to participate as a cheerleader in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City or a holiday parade in London.

UCA is a national organization that holds camps across the country. About 20 high schools from South Carolina competed with varsity, jayvee and some C-teams (middle school).

“They typically worked 12-14 hour days and I am extremely proud of our cheerleaders,” said Carly Brooks, cheerleading coach.

The varsity and jayvee brought home a myriad of honors.

• Varsity and JV combined for a Home Pom Dance routine choreographed by Worthen, Maggie Black, co-captain, and Caroline Brown. 1st

Makenzie Cain is captain and Carley McCall co-captain for the JV.

Game Day Competition

• Varsity, Cheer, 2nd

• JV, Cheer, 1st

• Varsity, Overall, (includes 2 cheers and a dance routine), 1st

• JV, Overall, 3rd.

XTreme Dance Routine

• Jayvee, 1st

UCA Tradition Award

• Greer, recognized for the tradition and heritage of a squad.

“Pin-It-Forward”

• Bailey Knapp, senior varsity, chosen by UCA staff to 12 cheerleaders who show true spirit, leadership and teamwork.

• Brooke Freeman, selected by a peer from another team.

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