We've got spirit, yes we do!
We've got spirit, how about you?
The Bulldog cheerleaders support the football teams by building up fan enthusiasm during the games, promoting school spirit, encouraging the players throughout the year and serving as ambassadors for GWA.
Coach Moss says: "The varsity squad has a total of 13 seniors for 2017-2018! I am so lucky to have had a few of these girls since my first year at GWA. I have seen them grow into lovely ladies and leaders of our school. Our season kicked off with a bang on a winning streak. Our squads of JV and V took the field with pride and dedication to make this year great for all of our sports. "
This year the squad taught lower school students how to be part of school spirit and participate in pep rallies and each morning of a GWA home game, the cheerleaders greet the parents and students of lower school carpool. These ladies help the little ones out of the car with a spirited smile and a GWA hug to begin their day.
Varsity cheer has also worked hard out of the school as well. In June they attended UCA camp for three days filled to the max with spirit and cheer elements that only the strong could survive. The girls won superior, gold ribbons in all of the events as well as the superior trophy for all around best squad. The MOST important trophy is the coveted UCA banana. This banana was awarded to GWA as the MOST Spirited squad at camp. In July, the varsity squad hosted a youth cheer camp with more than 40 girls in attendance.
Roster
Kate Hutter
Kathryn Martin
Tayia Mast
Morgan Robertson
Jackie Wilson
Tori Chapman
Libby Lee McDaniel
Kaitlyn Rutledge
Haley Russell
Callie Houck
Macy Bell
Stevi Lee Manning
Jesse Brunson
Audrey Bradley
Amanda Austin
Caroline Hart
Caroline May
Sydney Senical
Chambers Eckles
Eliza Malcom
Catherine Lazenby
Coach
Holly Atkinson
Holly graduated from George Walton Academy and attended the University of Georgia where she was a cheerleader for three years. Holly also taught summer cheerleading camps for Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA). After UGA, Holly attended Medical College of Georgia and earned a Masters of Physical Therapy degree. Holly joined the faculty at George Walton Academy in 2017.
Roster
Allison Burrow
Mallory Carson
Ashley Rae Carter
Piper Eckart
Katlyn Hughes
Natalie Lucas
DoriLord McCullers
Elle Pugh
Abby Stone
Rebecca Trifu
Julia Waldo
Coach
Assistant Coach and JV Coach
Ilyssa Green
Coach Greene graduated from George Walton Academy in 2011 and attended George Southern University where she earned a degree in Multimedia Communications. She enjoyed cheering for the Bulldogs on Friday nights, cheering competitively outside of school, and most recently, coaching a varsity competition cheerleading team. Ilyssa joined the GWA family in 2018 as the Development Associate.
