For two years now, Hockey Cheerleading has been nonexistentant at North, however as of Oct. 12 the squad is back.

This year’s new Hockey Cheerleading squad is being coached by Courtney Patrick, a 2007 graduate from North. She first heard from a family friend that there was not a Hockey Cheerleading squad at North anymore.

“I called the Mid-States Club Hockey Cheerleading Association (MSCHCA), and that’s when I found out there hadn’t been a squad for two years,” Patrick said. “I think Hockey Cheerleading is important for North because most students don’t even know we have a Hockey team.”

Even though the squad started up in October instead of April, they still plan to have ten cheers ready by this by Gold Cup on Nov. 6. As a new team, there are only 8 girls, but all of them are staying positive despite their size.

“It’s nice that the squad is small,” captain Ally Dake said. “We all get along so well.”

All the girls have formed sister-like bonds on the team. During practice, they will break off into pairs and the older girls will teach the younger girls cheers.

“I love cheerleading,” cheerleader Monica Cattron said. “[I like] having fun with the girls and learning new cheers.”

By Christy Maupin