We Are Newark!

Newark Norsemen cheer slowly came to an end, but for the players it did not go by very slow, the girls learned a lot of new cheers, kicks, and stunts throughout the season.

"Our new coach is very talented and she is definitely pushing the team. Next year, we hope to begin competing as a squad, and we plan on conditioning throughout the summer and fall," said junior Nikki Kala.

The girls went down to watch the state competition on Friday, February 3. "It was awesome to watch all the teams compete down at state," said Nikki. The cheer season is coming to an end, and the girls are proud of what they got accomplished this year.

By Remington Kempiak

We are Newark!

The Plano Christmas classic turned out to be a great tournament. The boys made it to the championship and lost the final game. Also, the cheerleaders did a dance there during the games. The cheerleaders have been working hard to go further in the season and compete against other cheerleaders.

"We were planning on going to a cheer competition so we have a chance to go to state but we decided against it because we did not make up a dance. Coach is pushing to start in the next couple years," said Junior Lexie Pagel. Going into February, the IHSA state series is on the cheerleaders' minds.

"Post season is the best part of the season because everyone's energy is up and are more involved in the cheers we do with the crowd," said Kylie Eike. The captains on the cheer team are juniors Maggie Komes and Bailee O'Toole.

By Remington Kempiak

Cheerleading

For the last couple years Newark has not had a JV team for cheerleading. This year we have a JV team consisting of 8 athletes. The varsity team has 7 athletes on it. The team goal is to improve overall as a team.

"Since we have a lot of new girls on our team, we get to experiment with new things and have new ideas, since a couple were cheerleaders at their junior highs. I’m excited to see what everyone brings to the table," said senior Kylie Eike.

Before the games started, the girls practiced four times a week. Now that the season is underway the team practices two times a week. "We try to do a dance for every home game. Christmas dance and the senior night dance are two of our big ones," said Kylie.

In addition, some team members are looking even further ahead. "I'm looking forward to post season! It's always a fun time with both teams," said Junior Lexie Pagel.

By Remington Kempiak

Cheerleading

Winter sports are gearing up for their seasons, including cheerleading, which is in full swing.

There are 15 people on the team this year, 9 returning and 6 new. This year, the team will be competing in their first competition in Tinley Park, Illinois. For the upcoming season, Junior Bailee O'Toole, one of the captains, is looking to "improve their dances for the halftime performances."

Since there are quite a few new people on the team this year, they will be doing a lot of learning and bonding with the team.

Junior Maggie Komes, another captain on the team, says her favorite part of the sport is "stunting, because it brings a challenge." Bailee and Maggie both agree that being junior captains this year could create some stability in the team, considering they could be captains next year also. December 2 is the first home game, and they will be out there cheering on the basketball team.

By Caeley Larson

Bows & Throws: NCHS Cheer 2016

This year the Newark Cheerleading team was not just a team. Sophomore Nikki Kala says, “It feels more like family.”

The bond of thirteen girls has grown over the past few months. Senior Savanna Flowers says, “We have a team full of girls who can learn quick and nail a dance.”

They have been working together since November and come a long way. At the beginning of the season the girls hosted a camp for younger girls and cheered at the boys games.

Toward the end of the season the girls have began working on multiple dances. The squad performed their dance at senior night on February 19.

Marissa Friestad said, “We bring a lot of energy and encouragement to the game. The basketball and cheerleading team feed off one another.”

The cheerleaders have had a fun season full of exciting wins, and memories to last a lifetime.

By Maddie Friestad

Cheer, Cheer for Old Newark High!

The Newark Cheer Squad is going strong this season with a few months under their belt. They have cheered at the boys basketball games, hosted a cheer camp, and had many team bonding activities. They have had a Secret Santa draw and Christmas party.

The cheer squad has shared a great deal of fun times already, but still have more planned. The 12-woman squad has been practicing hard for upcoming dances and post-season cheering.

There is still a month ahead of the cheer team. They plan to continue having team bonding activities along with supporting the boys’ basketball team.

In February there are two home games and five away games. Newark is playing in the conference tournament at Somonauk starting on February 1. Senior night is on February 19.

They will be saying goodbye to three seniors: Savanna Flowers, Mackenzie Fletcher, and Marissa Friestad. Senior Captain Savanna Flowers says, “We have a great group of girls. We all love to have fun and bring some school spirit into the games.”

By Maddie Friestad

Cheer for the New Year

Basketball is now in full swing, and with it comes NHS cheerleaders. This year’s cheerleading team consists of both new girls and returning girls.

The girls are Coach Miranda Linco; seniors Savanna Flowers, Mackenzie Fletcher, and Missy Friestad; juniors Autumn Bolte, Kylie Eike, and Skye Isenogle; sophomores Maggie Komes, Bailee O’Toole, Nikki Kala, and Lexie Pagel; freshmen Taryn Borcky, Gayle Walker, Lyndsay Larsen, Natalia Elizalde, and Kara Renz.

This year, as a fundraiser, the girls organized a Newark Kids Cheer Camp. Younger children below high school age were able to come cheer and dance with the girls during halftime of the December 11 basketball game. More details and information about the Kids Camp will be included in the February news article.

This Thanksgiving, Coach Miranda got engaged! She says, “It was the most perfect moment of my life. And most importantly most of our family was there to help us celebrate for the rest of the day! Can't wait for the exciting memories to come, celebrating with each other & our friends and family.”

Come help the cheerleaders support our boys at the upcoming home games:

• Saturday, January 9 @ 5
• Friday, January 15 @ 5:30
• Friday, February 12 @ 5:30
• Friday, February 19 @ 5:30

By Skye Isenogle

Newark Cheer KID'S Camp

Introducing Newark Cheer Kid’s Camp! Ages 5-13 welcome! Practices held Dec. 7 & 9 5:30-7 p.m. $25 Per Child T-shirt included! Performance will take place Dec. 11th during the varsity half time. Download the flyer and registration form here: http://www.nchs18.org/pdf/KidsCampRegistrationForm.pdf

Cheer Cheer for Ole Newark High

We say Newark; you say Norsemen! Newark, Norsemen! Newark, Norsemen! Are you pumped for this cheerleading season?

“I am excited because I had a lot of fun last year,” junior Autumn Bolte said when asked how she feels about this upcoming season.

Junior Kylie Eike has set some goals for herself this year. “I want to be able to get the new cheers down in the first couple of weeks and spend time working on tumbling skills,” Kylie said.

As we near the new season, there will be some new things you will just have to come to the games and see. We look forward to the new cheers and the exciting new team that has been put into place this year. Join us as we cheer on the boys, and come show your school spirit.

By Skye Isenogle

Spiriting Off

When the buzzer went off at the sectional championship, the varsity basketball team wasn’t the only team that said goodbye to their season. Though they were sad to see the post-season ride come to an end, the cheerleaders made a lot of memories over the past few months.

Coach Miranda Linco’s favorite memories were when the cheerleaders accomplished new lifts, especially “when Lindsey stuck her first full lib.” Some other highlights from the season were cheering at senior night, the conference tournament, and post-season games. Junior Mackenzie Fletcher found that the cheerleaders improved throughout the season, mostly by being “sharper and louder” on the sidelines.

Though the five seniors will be missed next year, preparation for the next season is around the corner. With tryouts in May and activities throughout the summer, Mackenzie is most looking forward to “new routines and new squad members” next season.

By Lindsey Tollefson

Cheer, Cheer for Old Newark High!

Boy's basketball has begun and that means that the cheerleaders are getting ready to lead the crowd with great chants! Miranda Linco is the coach of these cheerleaders, and she does a wonderful job with the cheers and choreography for the thirteen girls on the team. Coach Linco graduated from NIU and was on the dance team for two years. Sarah Greg will be the assistant coach this year. She cheered at Yorkville High School for all four years. Seniors Hopi Horvat and Lindsey Tollefson are the captains this year.

The girls are looking forward to this season. Junior Savanna Flowers said, “I’m looking forward to doing jazz dances at half time. It’s something we added this year and we all are looking forward to performing.” This will be Savanna’s second year of cheering here at Newark. When asked what her favorite part of cheerleading is, she responded, “I love having a unified team. We are one big family and I love being with all the girls on the team.”

Newark’s first home basketball game is on December 9, at 5:30 against Dwight High School. They will also be participating in the Plano Christmas Classic on December 22-30. Come out and help these girls cheer on our boy’s basketball team!

By Rachael Lape and Missy Friestad

Cheerleading: A Front Row Seat to the Action.

Grab your pom-poms, blue and white ribbon, and your school spirit. You guessed it, the cheerleaders are getting ready. As the 2014-15 basketball season is approaching, the basketball players are not the only ones getting ready, so are the cheerleaders. The cheerleaders play a big role in the basketball season. They get the team and crowd pumped up. No matter what score, they always have an encouraging cheer.

The cheerleading team has a 13-woman roster, consisting of seniors co-captain Lindsey Tollefson, co-captain Hopi Horvat, Makaila Butuso, Bailey Fletcher, juniors Sara Hipsman, Sarah Moutray, Mackenzie Fletcher, Savanna Flowers, sophomores Autumn Bolte, Taryn Shankle, Kylie Eike, and Freshmen Maggie Komes and Bailey O’Toole.

This will be coach Miranda Linco’s second year coaching at Newark High School, and when she was asked what her favorite part of coaching cheer is, she said, “The opportunity to watch the girls improve upon themselves with pride.”

By Caleb Dierzen

Cheers to a New Season

As November begins, so do winter sports at NCHS. With tryouts complete, the cheerleaders are ready to begin this season. Senior Hopi Horvat stated, “I am most excited for the changes we’re bringing to halftime, and I’m looking forward to being together as a team again.” After the revival of the NCHS cheerleading squad last season, the cheerleaders are well prepared for their next season. “People can expect improvement. Last season was rough because we sort of established a new program. This year, I think we’re going to hit the ground running,” said Horvat of the upcoming season.

The cheerleaders have been keeping busy on the off-season, however. Junior Mackenzie Fletcher said, “The cheerleaders during the off season have been prepping for this season. Some of the girls even started a tumbling class over the summer to get ready for the season.” When Fletcher was asked how she would like to see Coach Miranda Linco improve this season, she stated, “I don't think our coach needs to change anything from last year. She did what she came here to do. She started a new cheer squad and continues to improve and encourage us.”

Coach Linco is excited about this season with the NCHS cheerleaders. She stated, “My plans for this season are to push my girls further than they think is possible. Nothing is more satisfying than watching their pride after accomplishing goals they never thought were tangible.” When asked what people can expect from the cheerleaders this season, Coach Linco said, “Our fans can expect dedication and support this season. We have a great group of girls who are excited to cheer on our Norsemen and represent our school with pride and dignity!”

By Lindsey Tollefson and Caitlyn Rowe

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR WINTER SPORTS WILL OPEN ON OCTOBER 1, 2014

Attention all winter athletes and parents/guardians: It is now time to register for winter sports. Registration is due for Girls Basketball and Cheerleading by October 27, and for Boys Basketball by November 3, including submission of a physical from your doctor and payments. Registration is being handled exclusively online this year. Below are the instructions you will need to follow in order to complete the entire registration process. At this time, registration will only be permitted for winter sports. Spring registration will be opened at the appropriate time and you will be notified.

To register online use the following instructions:

• Go to http://il.8to18.com/NewarkHS and select the registration tab.
• Click on "Create An Account" and enter your own email and create your own password, OR click on "Log Me In" if you already have an account. (Please be sure to remember this password as you will use this for the years to come for all of your children.)
• Click on "Begin Registration"
• "Select Activity"
  
  • Choose the sport your child will be trying for/participating in.
• "Select Participant"
  
  • Add a New Participant (or choose your child once created)
  • All information on this page is for the student, i.e. cell phone, email.
• "Roster Details"-This must be completed at time of registration.
  
  • You may be asked for t-shirt size, short size.
  • Height and Weight will be used for rosters.
• "Primary Parent/Guardian Information"
  
  • Fill out the Parent information on the next page.
• "Physical Form"
  
  • If you need a form to take to the doctor you may print it here.
  • Remember your athlete must have a current physical in order to begin tryouts/practice.
  • All completed physicals must be brought to the Winter Sports Meeting on either Wednesday October 29, for Girls Basketball and Cheerleading or November 5 for Boys Basketball, before participating on a team for practice or competition.
• "Legal Form"
  
  • At this time by clicking on the boxes, you are agreeing and consenting to all information provided.
  • You may click on the form to read or print. Please note that when there is a parent/guardian and student check box- they must both be checked to move forward.
• "Summary"
  
  • At this time you can see what you have registered for.
  • Click on "Finish" to complete your registration(s)
• The participation fee must be paid online.
• Your student will not be able to participate in practice or in competition without completely registering online, having a physical on file with the Athletic Director, and paying the participation fee online.

Please contact Athletic Director Carol Navarro if you have any questions by email at cnavarro@nchs18.org

Cheerleading Tryouts

Are you interested in becoming a part of the Lady Norsemen Cheerleading team? Tryouts are right around the corner! Incoming freshmen, current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are invited to tryout for the 2014-2015 season. Tryouts will be held May 13th-May 15th in the gym from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Bring your best moves, water bottle, hair up, fitness attire, loudest voice, and your best smile! Captains and coaches will be there throughout the tryout process for assistance. If you have any questions, the coaches’ contact information is listed below and flyers are posted around the school. We hope to see you there!
Clinic #1 – Tuesday, May 13th from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Clinic #2 – Wednesday, May 14th from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Tryouts – Thursday, May 15th from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Cheerleading

After reviving the cheerleading program at Newark High School after a year without cheerleaders, a number of students said the program was off to a good start. At the beginning of the season, they explained everything they wanted for the season to their new coaches, Miranda Linco and Ms. Amanda Eibl, and got to work right away. Along with getting out the uniforms this year, the girls also received brand new warm-up jackets (bedazzled with the words “Newark Cheer” on the back) and warm-up pants.

Their first game of the basketball season was at the Thanksgiving Tournament at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Not only did they cheer there for the first time, they also performed their first half time dance routine. Different routines included different formations and different songs. One of the favorite formations was a “V” formation where the girls gathered to make a large V on the gymnasium floor. Some songs they chose to dance to included a remix of “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson and “Right Now” by Rihanna. They even danced to a couple of medleys like their Christmas dance, for example not only did they dance to a variety of songs in one dance, but they also wore Santa hats and ugly Christmas sweaters. Their last dance included a medley as well that included songs such as “Timber” by Kesha, “Counting Stars” by One Republic, “Shake It” by Metro Station, and “Burn” by Ellie Goulding.

After cheering at Sycamore, they headed to other games that included big wins for the Newark Norsemen basketball team at Chicagoland Jewish High School in Deerfield and a recent big win against Somonauk on the first night of regionals at Somonauk on February 26th. Make sure to look for the cheerleaders at halftime and on the sidelines at next year’s Newark Norsemen basketball games!

By Hopi Horvat and Mackenzie Fletcher

NCHS Cheer is Back!

While you’re out watching our boys’ basketball teams compete this season, you’ll have a few more people cheering on the sidelines. Cheerleading is back at Newark High School and head coach, Miranda Linco, couldn’t be more excited! When asked about what she expects out of the upcoming season, she said, “A positive season with my girls, a lot of hard work and dedication to our Norsemen!” The team started the tryout process for the freshmen and new students who missed tryouts in May on November 5th. Practices as a full team started November 7th. “I’m hoping to give the girls the most rewarding cheerleading experience that they deserve,” Coach Miranda said. Coach Miranda will be assisted by Newark’s very own Ms. Eibl. Come out and support the Norsemen this winter!

By Mackenzie Fletcher and Hopi Horvat

Girls Basketball & Cheer Meeting

Mandatory sports meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 30th at 6:00PM, for basketball and cheer athletes!

Boy's Basketball and Cheerleading: CHANGE!!!

The Boy's Basketball and cheerleading meeting format has changed. All boy's basketball players and cheerleaders may turn in athletic fees, and all paperwork to Mrs. Navarro during SRT, before or after school this week. All required forms are in Mrs. Navarro's room and athletes can pick them up from her. Physicals can be dropped off to Mrs. Navarro. Game and practice schedules are also available from Mrs. Navarro. Mrs. Navarro will be here at the school from 5:30-6:15pm on Thursday night to collect forms if anyone cannot get them in during the day. REMINDER: All paperwork and fees must be in by Friday November 4 in order to practice on Monday. Any questions please see Mrs. Navarro.