The Norseman

Viking spirit perseveres during school closure with virtual try-outs

Owen Gibbs • May 22, 2020

With social distancing orders in place, many extracurricular activities require coaches and directors to take a different approach to creating a team for the 2020-2021 school year.

All-American: Cheer captain leads by hard work, motivation

Payton McKeehan • October 5, 2015

Give me an E, give me an R, give me an I-C-A, Erica! From high toe-touches to sharp cheer motions, Senior Erica Moreno embodies what it means to be a cheerleader; earning the title of All-American cheerleader,...

Cheerleaders finish 2nd at National Competition

adviser • February 9, 2014

The Viking Cheerleaders took 2nd place this weekend at the National Competition. The girls were only. 06 points away from first place.

Shy-Annes and cheerleading competition show-offs scheduled for February

adviser • January 21, 2014

The Shy-Anne's and Cheerleaders are both competing the weekend of February 7-8 and will be having a show-off performance showcasing their competition routines. It will take place on Monday, Feb. 3 at...

Mandatory cheer informational meeting

adviser • January 14, 2013

There will be a mandatory informational meeting for all students interested in trying out for the 2013-2014 cheerleading squad on Tuesday, February 12 at 6:00 in the Silver Cafeteria. REQUIRED: Must bring...

Parents, volunteers boost support for organizations

Monserrat Madrazo • April 6, 2012

A booster club is a group of parents that works toward helping an organization fill gaps in their program. They provide support and help with fundraising so that an organization can get things that the district couldn’t otherwise afford.

Drillteam and cheerleading more than sideline spirit

Justin Sanders • March 5, 2012

Football games are not the only spot where Shy-Annes and cheerleaders perform. Some may not know that these groups also participate in a spring competition season.

Cheerleaders compete at NCA National Championship

adviser • January 12, 2012

In the intermediate division of the National Cheerleaders Association Competition, the Bryan High Blue Team placed 11th, with the Bryan High Silver Team taking 6th place in the novice division. The silver time also won the "Most Innovative Choreography Award."

Cheerleaders to host Hamburger Dinner Sept 9

John Fuller • August 31, 2011

For the first home Viking Football game, the Cheerleaders will host their annual hamburger dinner fundraiser in the Silver Campus Cafeteria from 4:30-7:00 P.M. Tickets, which can be purchased from any Viking Cheerleader, cost $9.00 apiece with all proceeds benefiting the Cheerleader Booster Club. Attendees can dine-in at the silver cafeteria or pick-up their meal via drive-thru in front of the silver cafeteria.

Athletic Argument; Cheerleading as a sport?

Marisa Lindeman • January 19, 2011

Countless hours of training, a competitive edge, and athletic endurance are the elements that make up a sport, right? Competitive cheerleading involves all of these components, yet many still don’t consider it a “sport”.