P C H S
Pekin Community High School Cheerleaders
Remember there is always a little girl in the crowd who wants to be just like you, don't disappoint her!
Cheerleaders are expected to behave in a manner that is becoming to the individual, as well as to the organization they represent. They should be aware that in or out of uniform they are representatives of the cheerleading squad, the high school they attend, and the community they reside in and should act accordingly. Pekin Community High School Cheerleaders are required to be model citizens both at school sanctioned activities and in their daily life.
CHEER PROGRAM
Cheerleader activities should center in "leading" or directing the cheering of student and adult fans. In this role, cheerleaders can become the school's most effective student leaders. These activities should be focused on: creating a cooperataive spirit among the cheerleaders, athletes, student body, school administrators and the community; recognizing outstanding plays and examples of good sportsmanship on the part of both teams and aiding the school and game officials in the promotion of good sportsmanship in the administrations of the contest."
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ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility will be checked on the Monday of each week throughout the season. If a cheerleader is deemed INELIGIBLE by the Athletic Department then she may attend practices, but will not participate in any games, performances, or events until the next Eligibility List deems her eligible. During games, an ineligible cheerleader will sit next to the coach throughout the game and is subject to all rules applied to the other squad members.
PCHS Cheerleaders are expected to maintain a higher standard of conduct which includes ensuring that websites and social media postings are appropriate. The internet is a worldwide, publicly accessible form of communication. Any type of electronic communication such as Facebook, Instagram , Twitter, photo sharing, or etc. appearing on the internet is public domain even if it is marked private. Cheerleaders are responsible for their personal websites and postings as well as for postings on other students' sites. The areas of appropriateness will include, but are not limited to, language (abbreviated or alluding to), pictures, suggestive poses, clothing, reference to alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Any question of appropriateness will be decided by the principal, athletic director and coach(es).
SOCIAL MEDIA
All social media names, icons and symbols are copyright of each individual entity.
All apparel loaned to a cheerleader as part of the uniform is the property of Pekin Community High School Cheerleaders and will be returned upon the conclusion of the member's term as cheerleader.
Full uniform will consist of: liner, uniform shell and skirt, black spanx briefs, white no-show socks, cheer shoes, poms, and hair in ponytail with a bow. Additional uniform pieces will include: warm-up jacket and pants, football jersey, team sweatshirt, camp apparel and any other item designated by the coach(es) to be worn as a team.
The uniform may not be worn for personal use or by anyone who is not a member of the cheerleading squad. The uniform should never be loaned out as a costume.
Uniform will not be worn unless worn as a team at a team event.