If you missed tryouts, it's not too late to be on a team! Please contact Jamie Sawyer at jme6201@yahoo.com or call 252-321-0404

All Star Tryouts & Sign ups for ages 3 and up, beginner to elite, will be held May 3-6th!  Our tryouts are very stress free and convenient for your schedule, just drop in anytime between 3-9pm!  Every child makes a team!!  Practices will begin the week of May 9th!  Team rosters will be posted on the home page of the website on Sunday, May 9th.  We will be having Parent Meetings at the beginning of team practices to go over all of the information regarding travel, competitions, uniforms, fees and more.  Come be apart of an amazing sport!  ECCATS is celebrating it's 10th year and over 70 National Championship Titles!  ECCATS is owned & operated by local owners that are present on a daily basis and staffed with experienced local coaches.  ECCATS is proud to have 1 location focused on building our community of amazing athletes and is able to offer all age divisions and ability levels.  We have a proven record of accomplishments and titles, although our focus is not solely on winning, but building great confident athletes and citizens through discipline, commitment, hard work and loyalty. 

Our facility is the largest Air Conditioned & Heated Cheer Gym in NC loaded with state-of-the-art equipment!  We house 2 inground trampolines, 2 full competition size spring floors, a non-spring floor, a rod tumble track, a spring tumble track with an inground foam pit and a trampline tumble track with an inground foam pit.  We also have lots of safety equipment to train our athletes and an Air Conditioned & Heated parent viewing room.  

We look forward to having you apart of the CATS family! 

If you missed tryouts, it's not too late to be on a team!  Please contact Jamie Sawyer at jme6201@yahoo.com or call 252-321-0404

From Cartwheels and Roundoffs to Layouts, Fulls and Doubles!

Come to our Tumbling Boot Camp sessions to get that extra Umph you need!

June 26th & July 31st

9:00-12:00 noon

$30 per session

Last season we had an amazing turnout for the Boot Camps, be sure to get your spot today!  Call 252-321-0404 or stop by the front desk, prepayment required.

Dates Offered:

June 21-23
July 19-21
Aug 9-11

9:00-5:00pm
(early drop off as early as 7:30am, late pick up as late as 5:30pm)

Cost:  $120 (only 13 spots available)
Ages 5-12yrs

Activities
Cheerleading
Tumbling
Gym Play Time
Group Activities & Games
Bowling
Swimming
Arts & Crafts
Picnics

Payment must be made at the time of enrollment
Snack provided, please bring a bag lunch
Daily schedule of events will be given so that you know what items to send with your child each day

Check out our new tumbling packages and discover the best deal for you!

1.  1 Class:  1 hour each week:  $60/mo:  Perfect for those that are dabbling in tumbling or recreationally.

2.  2 Classes:  2hrs each week:  $85/mo:  Ideal for those wanting to see quicker results and needing skills for teams.

3.  3 Classes:  3hrs each week:  $100/mo:  Great for those passionate about excelling in tumbling quickly and ready to take it to the next level!

4.  4 Classes:  4hrs each week:  $125/mo:  For the most driven athletes working to be the most advanced tumbler they can be with a lot of passion for excelling.

ECCATS is excited to announce that we will be offering tumbling classes in Washington North Carolina starting in June 23rd 2010!

Location:  Fitness Unlimited

Preschool Tumbling for ages 3-5yrs:  $55/mo

Tumbling for ages 6 and up, all levels:  $60/mo

Offered Wednesdays only

Please call 252-321-0404 for registration information!  Get your spot today!

 THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OUR 2009-2010 SPONSORS!  We couldn't have done it without your help!!

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FUN GYM!  
Fun gym is most Fridays from 6-10pm. The cost is $4.00 per hr - Gym Members & Non-Gym Members.  Everyone is welcome! This is a GREAT & CHEAP "babysitting" service for you to take advantage of so that you can have some of your weekends to do whatever YOU want to do. The kids are allowed to come in and work ON THEIR OWN (no instruction provided). We have found that kids are able to excel quickly in tumbling just through working at their own pace and comfort level. If you'ld like more information give us a call. Your child CAN bring a non-member friend as well. Parents MUST sign in their child before dropping them off.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM! We offer a pick up service with our 15 passenger van. We are currently picking up from: Wintergreen, AG Cox, WH Robinson, Christ Covenant & Chicod. Please call for more information. Now enrolling for 2010-2011 school year!  Get your spot today! 

TEAM PARENTS:
Make sure to register under the Members area so that you will have access to the monthly newsletter with competition information etc.

Why Choose ECCATS?
1. We have very qualified, experienced, professional staff with over 110 years of combined experience.  Each staff member has experience in cheerleading, tumbling and/or gymnastics and our staff is USASF Safety Certified!
2. We have many days and times available for tumbling classes to best suit your needs.
3. We are well known for the quick progression of tumbling skills for our students, while teaching proper, correct and safe techniques.
4. We have a facility large enough to accomodate school teams, All Star teams and several tumbling classes at the same time.  It is AC-ed & Heated!  We have adequate ceiling height for teaching basket tosses safely.  We have an 1800 sq ft parent viewing room that overlooks the gym.  It is also AC-ed & Heated and is equipped with 2 televisions (great for Dads not wanting to miss the game!)
5. We have state-of-the-art equipment and safety mats to ensure a fun, safe environment.
6. We have a 54x42 ft spring floor for All Star teams as well as 2 non-spring floors for Middle School & High School training.  NFHS has clarified a rule which states that Middle Schools & High Schools will not be allowed to compete or practice on spring floors. 
7. Our owners are COOL!
8. TJ Sawyer, President and Co-Owner of ECCATS, is a North Carolina Director for USASF, the governing body for All Star Cheerleading.  He is dedicated to ensuring that not only our coaches are properly trained and safe, but that other gyms are as well.  He is safety certified in all 5 levels and catagories of cheerleading, which include: Levels 1-5 basket tosses, stunting & tumbling.  He is also able to credential other gym coaches.
9. ECCATS has been open since June of 2000.  We have an outstanding achievement record with over 50 National Titles and countless Regional & State titles.  CATS is a proven force and will continue to lead Eastern NC in the industry.
10. Our facility hosts the University cheerleaders for practices 2 to 3 times each week.
11. Our prices are the best in the industry, while others charge enormous fees for their training. Here at CATS you get the highest quality instruction at reasonable prices. 
12. ECCATS was named one of the Top 50 Gyms in the Country by American Cheerleader Magazine!
13. CATS offers teams and classes for all ages and ability levels with no experience required. We believe every child should have the opportunity to be apart of an exciting program where they can learn the skills necessary to be competitive.
14. CATS attends highly respected competitions and are able to contend with some of the best teams in the country.
15. ECCATS teaches more than just cheerleading. Our parents are proud to be apart of our program because we genuinely care for each of our kids and work hard to teach dedication, loyalty, team work, trust, sacrifice, good attitude & good sportsmanship.
16. Did you know that most colleges recruit first from legitimate, high level All Star programs? CATS is proud to say that many of our cheerleaders have been accepted to respected college cheerleading programs!
17. We offer many ways to save you money with our incentive programs and offer ways for those participating on our teams to fundraise if needed.
18. Our routines are custom choreographed for each school & All Star team with the most up-to-date styles and music.
19. We have low student to instructor ratios for tumbling classes.
20. We encourage our All Star teams to volunteer in the community.


Make sure you're getting the best for your child or team.  Be apart of Greenville's Elite!  CATS builds champions on the floor and in life!  Don't let your child settle for less, when they derserve the best!

Meet our Staff!

TJ Sawyer: Cheerleading Experience: 15 years  President of ECCATS & NC Director for USASF, the governing body for All Star Cheerleading. TJ has coached Youth, Junior & Senior Teams. He was an ECU cheerleader for 4 years. He helped to open a successful All Star gym in SC and worked there for 4 years. While there he was the assistant coach to USC of Spartanburg and also completed his BS in Education. He moved back home to NC in 2000 and opened ECCATS. He is a National & State Champion Coach.  USASF Safety Certified.

Jamie Sawyer:  Vice President of ECCATS & wife of TJ Sawyer. Jamie is the Director of Operations. Some of Jamie's duties include: scheduling and organizing fundraisers, developing & organizing new & current programs, maintaining customer accounts, gym advertising and marketing, staff scheduling, merchandise & apparel, parent contact and maintaining bookkeeping and accounting among many other duties.

Misty Morlock: Cheerleading Experience: 13 years  Misty cheered 2 years for Middle School, 4 years High School & 4 years for ECCATS All Stars.  She has been a summer camp instructor for 7 years.  She has coached our Mini & PeeWee teams as well as High School teams, Pre-Teams, Non-Traveling teams & PreSchool Tumbling Classes.  She is a National & State Champion Coach.  USASF Safety Certified.


Laura Coleman a.k.a "Coleman":  Cheerleading Experience: 8 years  Coleman cheered 1 year for Middle School, 2 years for High School & 4 years with ECCATS All Stars where she earned several National Titles.  She has coached our PeeWee & Youth teams as well as Middle School & High School teams & has coached summer camps.  She is a National & State Champion Coach.  USASF Safety Certified.

Adam Ehinger:  Adam started cheering his freshman year of HS at Impact All Stars on the Senior-Coed team and has tumbled ever since.  He worked at a Gymnastics center teaching boys and girls gymnastics and cheerleading tumbling classes.  He also taught tumbling classes at Cheer Extreme in Raleigh and worked out with the famous Powerhouse Tumblers!  He is a level 5 tumbling coach and we are proud to have him apart of ECCATS!

Teejay Smith: Teejay has had 12 yrs of gymnastics training & 3yrs of dance.  He cheered 3 yrs for Wilmington All Stars, 1 yr for Impact All Stars & 1 yr for Cheer Extreme All Stars.  Teejay has also cheered for ECU for 2 yrs and just made the team for his 3rd season.  He is USASF Safety Certified and coached our Sr. International Coed team last season.

Blake Shepard:  Blake started participating in gymnastics at the age of 2.  He started competing in gymnastics at 7 yrs old.  He continued to compete as a North Carolina State gymnast until he was 17 years old.  He also participated in High School Wrestling & Lacrosse.  He has been teaching tumbling classes for 5 years.  He is a level 5 tumbling instructor at ECCATS and we are proud to have him!

Front Desk Staff
Jenna Lindsay
Lauren Rhue
Brittnee McConnell
Stephanie Lynch

After School Directors
Brittnee McConnell
Kimberly Courtney

CATS offers Drop-In Tumbling!  Offered Monday nights 7:30-8:30pm & Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 for only $15 per class.  Professional instruction & spotting the entire time!  This program is perfect for those with busy school and activity schedules or those interested in additional tumbling time.  This is also a great opportunity for kids trying out for Middle School & High School teams as well.  All participants must have a parent fill out a registration form before beginning.  For those interested in smaller class settings and smaller student to instructor ratio check out our monthly tumbling classes. 

Drop In Stunt Classes offered:  Wednesday 7:00-8:00 & Thurs 5:30-6:30, $15 per session!  ALL DROP IN STUNT CLASSES CANCELLED TEMPORARILY, CHECK BACK FOR REOPENING DATE

This past weekend, April 24-26th, Jags attended The Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando Florida with an incredible amout of support from the community!  Through many donations from business & individual sponsors as well as fundraisers held by the team, we were able to raise enough money to attend the prestigious event!  The team did an outstanding job on the competition floor on Saturday and placed 11th at Worlds out of 50 teams!  We were hoping for top 20, so when we got the placements were were beyond thrilled.  This was our first invitation to compete at Worlds and having done so well we are already working to make it again next year!  There were 18 different countries in our division including:  Germany, Australia, China, Chile, Puerto Rico, Columbia, UK, Jamaica and many others. 

 Jags parents and team members would like to thank everyone that participated in our fundraiser events and all of the business and individual sponsors that help make this trip possible.   The team was given the opportunity of a lifetime and we are all very grateful for the support in helping us all get there! 

What better way to find out about a program than to hear it from the parents and/or kids?  Read below to find out what our ECCATS family has to say. 

This is my 1st year ever taking classes at EC CATS and it's the BEST thing I have ever been talked into doing! My best friend Kaitlyn has been going to the gym for 2 years now and begged me to try it! I do tumbling and was on Lynx last year. Even though its my first year i already feel right at home! I danced for 7 years at a dance school in my town and i quit to come here and i was afraid that I wouldnt fit in but i LOVE it!! When i came I didnt know anything about the structure of a backhandspring now im getting it down pat!! All the coaches are awesome always encourging to do better espcially TJ!! Doing tumbling or jumps or anything when TJ is around i feel has to be perfect b.c i want to make him proud b.c its his gym! I was so excited when i found out he would be my all star coach for bobcats!! TJ is the greatest teacher i have had ever he has helped me alot!! He is really awesome and encouraging!!  He is so inspirational!! When hes coaching or just around hes always encouraging me to do better and i have more esteem to do so! Kaitlyn and I look so forward to going to the gym on mondays!! We have so much fun being on the team with TJ as a coach!! He makes learning and excerising so much fun! He has an AWESOME attitude and it so good at what he does!! Just these past few weeks at cheer have been so much fun! I can already tell a difference in things from condtioning! I dont get as tired in tumbling!! I absolutely love doing cheer and tumbling at ECCATS and i have convinced some of my friends to come try it!! No matter what ANYONE else says ECCATS is the best gym ever!! I have LEARNED SOO MUCH in just a few months!! I love TJ as my coach and i love ECCATS!!! Just wanted to tell EC CATS how much i love their gym!!
Brittany Robertson


THIS IS MY FIRST YEAR ON A COMPETIVE TEAM AT EC CATS EVERYONE MAKES ME FEEL SO WELCOME!!!! AT FIRST I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS BUT WHEN I FOUND OUT TJ WAS GOIN TO BE OUR COACH I KNEW HE WOULD MAKE THE EXPERIENCE WORTHWHILE!!! HE IS SO NICE!! HE ALSO IS ENCOURAGING!
Kaitlyn Barrow

ECCATS has taught my daughter so much about competitive cheerleading.  It has made her a more confident and strong individual.  The friendships made with the coaches and parents at ECCATS are something we will cherish through life.  We will never forget winning that first National Championship!  Thanks ECCATS!!
Susan and Sally Thornton

I wanted to send this communication to let you know what a positive impact your gym has had on my daughter, Jasmine Mitchell. You, your coaches, your staff and the parents of ECCATS have done an excellent job in providing an environment that is clean, positive, motivating and encouraging. Jasmine started there at the gym around September 2004, when I was looking for a safe after-school environment for her. Her after-school teacher Amy was wonderful. Jasmine was so positively influenced by Amy, as well as, her new friend Sherry, that she wanted to get involved in tumbling and competitive cheerleading. The coaches teach so much more than tumbling, stunts and cheers. They teach cooperation, teamwork, friendship and love for each other. Jasmine and I will miss being a part of the ECCATS family this year since we are moving away. You all will have a special place in our hearts.

 
Wow. ECCATS has really helped me out these past few weeks. Me as a person im always crazy acting but these past few weeks I wasnt being myself. I started at a new school this year after being at the same school for 8 years. The school I had attended before was private and was really small. The new school I am attending is public and much larger than the school environment im used to. My first week there i was MISERABLE!! B.C I was not used to anything there.....the teachers, the students, the work. I HATED it. I came home everyday crying and i was just sad all the time. My family and friends all noticed how unhappy i was. All i wanted was to go back to the school i was used to. But they didnt have a classes for freshmen at my old school. I was so confused and upset. I just hated everything there. I started school on a Thurs. Well the next monday i had Cheer practice for bobcats at the gym. ECCATS was pretty much the only thing that i looked forward to doing. When i got there TJ's enthusiasm IMMEDIATELY lifted my spirits higher. Everyone else in the gyms energy and friendly attitude made me forget about all i had been upset about. TJ espcially. He just was so nice and crazy acting making me laugh i was me when i was at the gym!! When i got home that night i started thinking about the quote on one of the shirts there at ECCATS..."success doesn't come to you...you go to it". So i thought about that. In order to succeed in my new school i had to TRY and make it work instead of not giving it a full chance. So I put that quote in the Front of my notebook and I went to school and gave it all i had and now i like it a lot more. Im much happier b.c i went and did what had to be done to make me happy. Thank you ECCATS. THANK YOU TJ. I love the gym so much!! Its the BEST thing that has EVER happened to me!! I LOVE ECCATS=)
Brittany Robertson  

Jailyn has been a all star team member for 4 years.  She has now entered middle school and is maturing into a young lady. ECCATS is just simply a way of life for us.  We could not imagine life without cheerleading.  It is not just about the practices, the routines, the competitions and the excitement of winning.  It is the life long lessons she has learned over the years that will influence her forever.  She has come to learn the value of hard work, discipline, team commitment, and accountability. She has learned how to lose and lose with dignity and have sportsmanship and respect for other squads, other gyms, and fellow members.  She has learned how to win and win with humility and selflessness.  She is laying the foundation for life long friendships and relationships and that will carry her through life's challenges. It took a while to look past the expense of the sport and see the true value of what cheerleading gives to her.  You cannot put a price on the happiness and security she has at ECCATS, with all the staff, coaches and her teammates. There is no where in the world she would rather be.  I value the friendships we have made with the parents and honestly miss everyone so much in the "off" season.  We are looking forward to getting back on the road! 
Julie Ulloa

 
We stumbled on ECCATS three years ago after my daughter decided her life dream was to become an ECU cheerleader.  At three years old, she often stood with the girls at the basketball games with a huge grin on her face dancing to the music which seemed to vibrate throughout the arena.  She didn’t seem to mind.  “Mama, I want to cheer” is what she would say to me over and over again.  So, here began my search.  We signed up for tumbling at age five.
I had all the questions a mom would have about their child starting something new.  Would she be able to keep up?  Was it safe?  What about the “cheer” stereo-types?  Would this choice cause self-esteem issues?  Would it remain fun or would it all be work?
I shortly realized that it was the best decision that she and I have made.  She has been a competitive cheerleader from the start.  Her spirit seems so positive and she’s an inspiration to watch.  I found myself with chills of pride that my daughter felt confident enough to get up in front of huge groups of people to perform routines that were challenging, fun, and age appropriate.  She has often said that it is a lot of work and that she wants a day off.  But she has never wanted to quit.  She loves the coaches and the support and friendship they offer.  She has a network or friends outside of school that she can count on and Jamie and TJ have always had an open-door policy for everyone.  Their goal has always been to make the girls (and guys) desire to reach the next level with encouragement.

My daughter is a better person for being involved with ECCATS.  Every year she learns something else about herself that a parent can’t teach.  We encourage her heart desires.  We want her to be happy, healthy and have fun.  It does take commitment and I feel ECCATS has taught her a tremendous amount about teamwork and perseverance.   She may never become an ECU cheerleader but that’s okay.  The glimmer in her eye brought us to ECCATS and I’m so glad it did.
Kris Manning Brilea’s Mom  

  I just want to say i am so proud to be a cat!! I am so thankful to have become a part of this gym. Its going on 3 years now that i have been a member and it has TRULY been the best 3 years ever. I have made forever friends and had way more than one life changing experience. I have had to many to count people to touch my heart and my life forever. I would not trade my experiences and life changing friends and coaches for anything in this entire world. Some of those life changing coaches have come and gone and i may never see a lot of them again. But the impact they made on my life will last forever. ECCATS is NOT just a cheer gym that teaches routines and tumbling passes. Its a place that once you enter theres no way in the world you wont come out a better, stronger, outstanding person. I dont just mean in cheerleading i mean in LIFE. The coaches are more than spotters and people who yell your counts their coaches on life too! They make comments or say things that really truly make a difference. You truly become a better person. Its simply amazing. I have NEVER been so impacted and CHANGED in such a short period of time in my life. Its so overwhelming that i am so blessed to have these amazing friends and coaches from eccats. I cant express my heart for this gym enough. If i am having a terrible day at school and i go to cats my spirit is IMMEDIATELY lifted when i walk through the doors. No one even has to speak. Just being there makes me so happy. When i am there i work the hardest i can to be an asset to my gym. I work hard at home and everywhere so i can be a better cheerleader. Not only do i practice my jumps, tumbling, stretching at home I practice the life lessons i leave that gym with everytime i go. The coaches are so amazing and i KNOW that they are heaven sent to me. I have had so many struggles and lost a lot of people and i know that my loved ones in heaven sent me this gym to keep me going and boy oh boy it has. My self esteem was so incredibly low before ECCATS and now its so high. They taught me to BELIEVE in myself. My coaches are so amazing. Even if they yell at us or make us run. I wouldnt trade them for ANYTHING in this WORLD. They change me a little more each week and their is only more to come. Thank you so much my ECCATS family. I LOVE YOU.

BRITTANY ROBERTSON

This was posted per Sandy's request: 

JAMIE I WAS READING SOME OF THE ENTRIES ON THE WEBSITE AND I WANTED YOU TO PLEASE POST THIS ONE FOR ME.

MY 2 KIDS JOINED EC CATS LAST FALL. SINCE JOINING MY LITTLE GIRL HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE DISEASE AND OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS I LOST MY HUSBAND, THEIR FATHER. I HAVE BEEN A PART OF MANY ORGANIZATIONS BUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN THE KIND OF COMPASSION THAT THE FAMILY FROM THE GYM HAVE SHOWN. TJ AND JAMIE HAVE BEEN GREAT. THE EMAILS, THE CARDS AND MOST OF ALL ATTENDING THE FUNERAL. RENARD IS MY SON'S TUMBLING COACH AND HE HAS ALSO REACHED OUT TO MY SON AND HIS BROTHER. I AM SO THANKFUL TO BE A PART OF THIS GYM AND THAT MY CHILDREN HAVE A SECOND FAMILY. MY KIDS FEEL GREAT WHEN THEY COME TO THE GYM AND HERE LATELY IT GIVES THEM SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT. CAILA'S COACHES HAVE BEEN GREAT AS WELL. SHE HAS ALOT ON HER TO BE 6. ALL OF THE MOM'S FROM THE TEAM HAVE BEEN SO KIND TO US. I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS FOR BEING THERE FOR OUR FAMILY. THEY KNOW THEIR EC CATS FAMILY IS THERE FOR THEM.

"IT IS NOT HOW MANY BREATHS WE TAKE IN LIFE, BUT HOW MANY MOMENTS TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY!"
SANDY JOHNSON - PUMA MOM 

(We love you Sandy, Caila & Corbin - Jamie & TJ Sawyer)

Just wanted to share our thoughts about Kendall's 1st cheer season at EC Cats. She loved it! She is only 5 and we were not really sure if that was old enough to start competitions and after having 2 older brothers she was only used to being a spectator at all their ball games. Well, cheerleading has become her "thing" and she really caught on and looked forward to her classes, her coaches and the competitions, although she only had 6 kids on her team she was voted MVP. She just took it seriously and was driven to do her best. Performing in front of such large crowds didn't phase her one bit. In her day care facility they have a big board with all the kids names and what they want to be when they grow up...most of the kids want to be Doctors, teachers, police offciers, nurses, vets, army soldiers but Kendall? She wrote that she wants to grow up & be a cheerleader! So that tells us EC Cats has made an impact on her after just 1 short season. Thanks to Coleman & Grayson. Kendall adored you both and teaching 4 & 5 year olds is not an easy task. It's greatly appreciated.
Loren Spencer (Kendall's Mom)

ECCATS prepares you to cheer at the college level.  I cheered for ECCATS since the sixth grade.  ECCATS provided for me the tumbling and stunting training I needed. Along with the national titles my teams won while I cheered competitively at CATS my high school team also won 2 national titles.  Being on these teams, and having good coaches boosted my abilities as well as my confidence. 
ECCATS has always been there to help me when I desired extra help with a specific skill.  All I had to do was ask.  Because of my busy schedule I was not able to attend regular classes this year and ECCATS went out of their way to extend to me some time here and there to brush up my skills. Competing at a college level is more difficult than what you get to experience on the high school level so you really need to ask questions and be prepared.  On the high school level you don't get any practice with one man stunting, so for ECCATS to provide that for me was a lifesaver.   Special thanks to TJ, Jamie, Hunter and all the ECCATS staff, I will always cherish my time spent with you. 

I love yall!
Paige Jeffries
South West Edgecombe High School
University of North Carolina - Wilmington (made the University Squad 08)

My daughter Kayla cheered for Pop Warner Youth Cheerleading for 5 years and was still shy, but after one season with ECCATS she came out of her shell. Thanks to everyone at ECCATS for everything that you do for the kids! GO CATS!!!!!
Lori Hoell

The following ECCATS students have gone on to cheer in college!

UNC - Wilmington
* Lorna Tai
* Paige Jeffries

UNC - Charlotte
*Antwan Bethea
*Jessica Dunn

East Carolina University
*Billie Walls
*Summer Wilson
*Melinda Myles
*Antwan Bethea
*Shannon Arnold
*Kristen Hudson
*Sally Thornton
*Marisa Melchiorre

NC State
*Jessica Humphrey
*Mary Elizabeth Briley - Mrs. Wolfe
*JD Robinson
* Danielle Bliss (also won the Park Scholarship!)
* Kristin Webb
* Lauren Self
* Ali Willis
* Jaimie Cottle

Campbell University
* Maggie Hopf

Miami Dolphins Cheerleader
*Brittany Marlow

USC
*Molly Kirkpatrick

Queens University
*Amy Simpson