Editor性视界传媒檚 note: Jo Lee Ferguson is on leave, but Answer Line will return in the future. This Answer Line originally was published in December 2018.
QUESTION: I性视界传媒檓 watching the Army vs. Navy football game and I noticed some women cheerleaders along the sidelines with their pompons and all. Are these students at the academy or are these young girls who come in to help at the ballgame?
ANSWER: Football isn性视界传媒檛 football without cheerleaders, right?
And so, yes, even the United States Naval Academy and the Army性视界传媒檚 West Point have cheerleading squads. The two military academies address this subject on their websites.
From the United States Navals Academy: 性视界传媒淭he United States Naval Academy, one of the nation性视界传媒檚 most prestigious schools, prides itself in its well diversified student body. This diversity goes beyond ethnicity, geography, areas of study and extends into the athleticism of the midshipmen. The midshipmen boast excellence in a wide range of sports, from football to squash to equestrian activities.
The USNA Navy Spirit squad(s) is working hard towards their goal of becoming one of the most recognized spirit squad(s) in the nation. These enthusiastic midshipmen have worked extremely hard over the past few years to develop a strong community of athletes, performers and leaders.
The Navy Spirit program is a constantly growing program ... always looking for ways to improve itself. The cheerleaders, dancers and mascots can be seen taking an active role in leading the Brigade性视界传媒檚 spirit at all Navy football games and all home men and women性视界传媒檚 basketball games. However, Navy Spirit性视界传媒 roles go beyond the field. You can witness their enthusiasm at all the Pep Rallies, pre-game tailgaters, many spirit activities, along with several visits throughout the year to important Armed Services locations such as the Pentagon.性视界传媒
And from West Point性视界传媒檚 website, regarding the cheer team that is known as the 性视界传媒淩abble Rousers:性视界传媒 性视界传媒淎rmy West Point Cheer team functions as a Corps squad team ... The team is comprised of approximately 20 to 35 cadet-athletes, but it may vary from year to year. Co-ed couples and All-girl groups will have combined practices/work-outs that will allow them to work together when needed, but also develop distinct skills needed for each specialty. ... Our first priority is promoting Army West Point Intercollegiate Athletics and representing the academy as a whole. First and foremost we are game day cheerleaders! However, with the right amount of discipline, hard work, and determination we believe that game day cheerleaders can also compete and win at the highest level possible.性视界传媒
Q: We went to see the Christmas lights off of Highway 259. Do they take these lights down every year and put them back up the next year, or do they leave them up? We had four people in our car and we could not reach a conclusion on that.
A: You are referring to Carmela性视界传媒檚 Mini Santa Land, produced by local accountant Carmela Davis and her family. The light display is taken down each year, after the end of the Christmas season.
