Golden Dance and Cheer Squad debuts first performance at Homecoming football game

Ava Amato, Lucia Macari, Leila Rexhepi, and Maggie Sinnett

October 12, 2023

Golden Cheer and Dance team pictured after their first halftime performance. First row from left, Madison Wesolowski, Ewelina Predki, Geishel Camargo, Emily Manalli, Bella Canali, Fawne Forde, Jordan Cryer, Kiera Mayer and Madison Bostjancic. Second row from left, Emma Lagan, Allison Rihtar, Lauren Magdziarz, Azizeh Khali, Lucia Macari, Madelyn Zolecki, Grace Gawenda and Kelsey Schmidt.

The Golden Dance & Cheer Squad ended the Homecoming halftime show with a superb performance Friday night. Every dancer on the team was coordinated and they were all wearing Golden Dance & Cheer t-shirts.

The Golden Dance and Cheer Squad is a new inclusive program this year where students get to perform non-competitively, while still having fun and making new friends. This year’s coaches are Stephanie Krolo, Meghan Wilcoxen and Quinn Shereck.

“[The goal is] bringing everyone together, and having that opportunity for students to build leadership skills and friendships,” Stephanie Krolo said.

Their performance was in the middle of the football field and included jumps, spins, cartwheels and splits. The team worked together to put on an engaging performance for the audience while also having a great time on the field.

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“I just hope they’re having fun. I’m super excited. I think that as long as my athletes are excited and having fun, then I feel the same exact way,” Krolo said.

If you happened to miss the performance, do not worry. There are many more opportunities in the near future to come and watch. As of right now, it is said they will perform at one of the basketball games in the winter.

All the girls were smiling ear to ear and dancing their hearts out. Most, if not all, the spectators applauded the performance and many even said they are excited for the next performance.

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Ava Amato, Copy Editor

Junior Ava Amato is co-lead copy editor and starting her third year on the Tom-Tom staff. Ava is ecstatic to be one grade closer to graduating and is looking forward to leaving LHS (although she swears she loves school). There are parts Ava loves about high school, like being a part of the wrestling team and track and field team. Outside of school, Ava loves to drive around her friends, binge-watch cheesy shows like “Love Island USA” and read murder mystery books that concern her family. Ava is ready for a school year full of laughter, friends and an absence record that hopefully doesn’t exceed the twenties.

Lucia Macari, Copy Editor

Lucia Macari is a senior at LHS and is entering her second year on the Tom-Tom staff as a co-lead copy editor. Her friends and family would describe her as a hard worker and most would call her a perfectionist. Lucia likes to keep herself busy, as a member of the varsity Dance Team, Golden Cheer & Dance Team, NHS, NEHS, Mu Alpha Theta and on the board of Rho Kappa. If she’s not at practice or a meeting, she can be found spending time with friends and family or working at her family’s restaurant, Digs on Canal. Lucia takes pride in her academics and hopes to earn an undergraduate in Political Science and attend law school.

Leila Rexhepi, Coeditor-in-Chief

Leila Rexhepi, 17, is a third-year Tom-Tom member and is ready to wrap up her senior year. With big goals of playing in the LPGA, she has been working tirelessly this summer to make her dream come true. While many people think she works at Cog Hill & Country Club, she is actually holding it together while doing infuriating putting drills. All this work has paid off though with winning a tournament with a score of 79 and earning Junior PGA Player of the Year. Although she may be aiming for the lowest scores on the golf course, she is not aiming for low goals and grades. She has earned student of the month, won IHSA sectionals for Photo Storytelling, first place for her ceramics piece in the LHS winter exhibit and secured qualifying scores for her AP classes. Currently, she is taking two dual-credit classes this year and is exploring her interests with Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Ceramics and ASL II.

Maggie Sinnett, Staff Writer

Maggie Sinnett is a sophomore at LHS and is ecstatic to start her first year on the Tom-Tom Staff! In addition to Journalism, Maggie participates in Leo Club, HOSA, Junior Achievement and is the sophomore Student Class vice president. Maggie’s family describes her as a “quiet leader,” who is thoughtful and driven by success. Aside from school, Maggie enjoys running and going to the mall with friends. You can often catch her hanging out with her family and puppy, Finley. She is also a brand ambassador for various skin care companies who helps elevate brand awareness. One day, Maggie is hopeful that she will be running a successful business of her own.