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Morris Varsity Pom Squad recognized by Morris City Council

By Maribeth M. Wilson
Front Row: Sienna Cleek, Madelynn Rushing, Michaela Harlan Middle Row: Caelyn Goffinet, Gracie Nelson, Myah Butler Back Row: Maya Price, Olivia Petersen, Ashlyn Punke, Macy Shell, Grace Mennenga, Brenna Mills, Samantha Tully Head Coach: Megan Post Asst. Coach: Haley Reed

Front Row: Sienna Cleek, Madelynn Rushing, Michaela Harlan; Middle Row: Caelyn Goffinet, Gracie Nelson, Myah Butler; Back Row: Maya Price, Olivia Petersen, Ashlyn Punke, Macy Shell, Grace Mennenga, Brenna Mills, Samantha Tully Head Coach: Megan Post Asst. Coach: Haley Reed (Provided by Morris Community High School)

MORRIS – The Morris Community High School Varsity Pom Squad was recognized during Monday night’s city council meeting for their successful season.

The team finished as runner-up in IHSA Class 1A competitive dance competition, after scoring 92.35 points on the final day of competition at Grossinger Motors Arena in Peoria on Jan. 28.

Jacksonville edged Morris by only 0.05 points.

The Morris Community High School Varsity Pom Squad was recognized during Monday night’s city council meeting for their successful season.

The Morris Community High School Varsity Pom Squad was recognized during Monday night’s city council meeting for their successful season. (Maribeth Wilson)

Morris danced to “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” by Celine Dion for the jazz routine and “One More Time”, as a pom theme, as an ode to the 2000s. It included a mix of Missy Eliot, Backstreet Boys, ‘N SYNC, and songs such as “Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears.

Morris danced to " It’s all coming back to me now” by Celine Dion for the Jazz routine. Coach Post said the song was chosen because it had a “good build” to it and this team would be able to handle the level of skills needed for the routine.

Morris danced to " It’s all coming back to me now” by Celine Dion for the Jazz routine. Coach Post said the song was chosen because it had a “good build” to it and this team would be able to handle the level of skills needed for the routine. (Provided by Megan Post)

The team qualified for nationals and performed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Mayor Chris Brown congratulated the team and the coaches for their hard work before presenting them with a certificate congratulating them on the team’s victory.

“They have earned their 10th consecutive conference championship, their tenth consecutive sectional championship this season, and brought home another IHSA winning state-runner up finish.– We are very proud,” he said.

Pom team members are Harlan, Sienna Cleek, Maddy Rushing, Myah Butler, Caelyn Goffinet, Gracie Nelson, Gracie Mennenga, Brenna Mills, Maya Price, Ashlyn Punke, Macy Shell, Sammie Tully, and Olivia Petersen.

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Maribeth M. Wilson

Maribeth M. Wilson has been a reporter with Shaw Media for two years, one of those as news editor at the Morris Herald-News. She became a part of the NewsTribune staff in 2023.