Let’s hear it for the LHU Cheerleading club

Cheerleading has been an essential piece of college sports for almost a century. Cheerleading at LHU is no different. The LHU Cheerleading club has been active for almost as long. Mya Grubbs, a senior health and physical education major, is the current Cheerleading club president. 

The club performs several stunts like the Handstand Pyramid and the Forearm stand as well as various cheers and dances at LHU football games, basketball games, and wrestling matches. Grubbs said, “We try to get the crowds in the games and try to build up school spirit. I mean we love Lock Haven.”

Outside of the LHU sports games, the Cheerleading club participates in university hosted events, such as volunteering opportunities. They also participate at events in Lock Haven like the Central Mountain highschool homecoming parade. Grubbs said, “We try to be as involved as we can in the Lock Haven community.”

The club consists of over 15 members including a male cheerleader this semester. The club practices every Monday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Each stunt they learn, taking roughly 2 hours to perfect. Kylie McGinley, a junior psychology major, said, “I think that if LHU students were to join this club, they would enjoy the family atmosphere that we have together. … We do a lot of team bonding and we love to spend time around each other.” The next cheerleading tryout will be held on November 1. All students are welcome to try out regardless of experience level. For more details, check out the LHU Cheerleading club on instagram @Lockhavencheer. For the full interview, check out the LHU Cheerleading club feature on Youtube.