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2006 Member, Coach & AD of the Year Coach of the Year is Nancy Ellen Elster from Ballard High School. All Star Coach of the Year is Tammy Carlson from Liberty Cheer. Cindy Pardee is Member of the Year. Athletic Director of the Year is Joanne Daughtry from Kentwood High School. NancyEllen Elster----- Though NancyEllen has only been coaching for a few years she has taken on the job with zealous. She has earned her National Federation Bronze Level certification. While coaching at Ballard High School, she has created a powerhouse in the competition arena. Just recently they won 2006 State Champions in the medium advanced varsity division. NancyEllen is also very active in the WSCCA, currently serving a second term as secretary. Tammy Carlson---- Tammy is owner and coach of Liberty Cheer in Oak Harbor, WA. She has a devotion to providing opportunities to all ages in cheerleading. She believes to make a well-rounded person, she/he must have discipline, commitment and a strong sense of community. She is also very active in WA State Cheer Judges Association. Cindy Pardee------ Cindy is the heartbeat behind the WSCCA. She has been treasurer for over 4 years. She also has been the organizer for the WSCCA State Cheerleading Championship for the past 2 years. We are all very grateful of all her hard work. Joanne Daughtry----- Ms. Daughtry is currently AD at Kentwood High School. There is no candidate more deserving than Ms. Daughtry for her hard work, dedication, determination, and passion to help high school cheerleading get to the next level in Washington. Joanne has taken a keen interest in helping cheer coaches have a voice in the SPSL, has brought coaches together via meetings to brainstorm ideas, discuss issues, and simply create camaraderie between competing teams. She has been an avid supporter of cheer and the growth and evolution of cheer and treats the individuals in the cheer program as intricate parts of the school, respecting them as athletes as well as spirit leaders. She has happily lent her assistance to other cheer programs, coaches, Athletic Directors, and Advisors, and can often be found at meetings or having phone or e-mail conversations with other athletic directors that have questions regarding cheerleading and its many program facets at the high school level.

2005 Member & Coach of the Year Coach of the Year is Nancy Garr from Ferndale High School, Kim Kawachi from Kentwood High School, and Erin McIntyre is Member of the Year. All Star Coach of the Year - Terri Manning from Summit Elite. Nancy Garr------- Nancy is a colleague, a friend and one of the nicest and most generous people that I have ever known. We met through our love of cheerleading and share our ideas, problems and ways to make it better over the years. Together we collaborated on a book, “Developing a Successful Cheerleading Program.” You will not find a person who has given as much in the high school arena as her. She coaches cheerleading at Ferndale High School. Her love of cheerleading does not stop there. She has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge in cheer and has attended every possible clinic, conference and certification. Because of her education in the field, she was selected by Washington State Interscholastic Association to teach NFHS rules clinics throughout the state. Kim Kawachi------ Kim Kawachi has a passion for cheerleading like no one else that I have met. She coaches at both the all star and high school levels. She has brought excitement and fun to many kids in her short history of cheerleading here in the state of Washington. She gives so much to her team and it is obvious how much she loves cheerleading. I first met Kim when she was coaching Sequoia Junior High cheerleaders. She molded that team into a squad that could and did beat many high school groups in the state. She now coaches Kentwood High School cheer squad…. a team of 30 strong, outstanding cheerleaders due primarily to Kim’s superb coaching skills. She also started and coaches Galaxy South, which is one of the best all-girl groups that I have ever seen. When Galaxy South is at a competition, you know you are in for an eye-popping performance Erin McIntyre------ Erin McIntyre has been a member of the WSCCA for the past 4 years. During the last 2 years she has been working as one of the Region 3 reps, focusing on the Tacoma schools. She has coached at Wilson HS and Peninsula HS. This year Erin has also helped by taking on the task of food and beverage coordinator along with decoration chair for the annual coaches conference. In this job, she is being mindful of the way people eat and with all the health concerns that people have. Erin has continually brought forth ideas to make this upcoming conference the best yet. Her ideas are will thought out and aimed at making sure that the cheerleading coaches in the state of Washington have the resources available to them so they can grow and become better coaches. Erin's love for cheer and the kids involved is very evident in the time and energy that she puts in at getting their coaches more informed. Her goal is to get all the Tacoma schools to send their coaches to conference and have them signed up as members. She begins by building a personal relationship with each coach, talking with them at least once a week if possible, through emailing, phone calls and in some cases visiting them at practices. Terri Manning------ Terri is selfless in her desire to create opportunities for youth and teens to be successful no matter how talented. She creates a safe harbor for youth by fostering a caring, honest and open environment. Her passion and belief in young people and the sport of cheerleading is inspiring. Terri has touched the lives of many youth. By her encouragement and mentioning she has inspired her team member in such away that they grow up and move on and ,in turn, reach out to other youth as mentors and caring individuals. Terri often reminds me that the kids need to have fun. She constantly tells the cheerleaders that it’s not about winning, rather it’s about doing your best and being your best and learning to be gracious in victory as well and defeat.

2004 Member & Coach of the Year Coach of the Year is Lynn Fallows from Mt Si High School and Kathy Crowley is Member of the Year from Peninsula High School. New this year was a selection for All Star Coach of the Year - Ronda Thomas from Galaxy Cheer. Lynn Fallows------- Lynn is a truly incredible individual with an unyielding passion and dedication to her team, teammates, and cheer. She spent countless hours leading, guiding and growing the Mt.Si team from being a very new and inexperienced team to being a powerhouse among Co-Ed teams in the State, leading the way in their behavior on AND off the floor, on the sidelines, at school events, or at competitions. Lynn has encouraged her kids to strive for excellence on every level – personal and team – and it has shown over the past couple of years as she built the Mt.Si program from the ground up into being a respected and well-liked team of athletes, competitors, and leaders. Lynn also takes an active role in promoting cheerleading as a whole, getting involved in as many activities as possible for the WSCCA, and encouraging others to join in an effort to help cheer continue to grow, evolve, and build in Washington. Lynn has taken it upon herself a number of times to represent the WSCCA at other events and activities, including but not limited to: WACA, Leadership Retreats, and more! Kathy Crowley------- Kathy is one of the key “movers and shakers” of the Washington State Cheer Coaches Association. She has taken on many worthy projects that have benefited both cheerleaders and coaches in the state. Kathy has served on the WSCCA Executive Board for several years; served as Vice President; established and oversees scholarship selection process; done the WSCCA State Competition Program for two years; and taught fitness, exercise, and nutrition classes at WSCCA clinics for several years. She has also served as region representative and passed on needed information to cheer coaches throughout the state. Kathy is currently coaching at Peninsula High School. Kathy was also selected as 2004-2005 National Federation of High School WA Spirit Coach of the Year. Ronda Thomas------- For those of you who do not know Ronda Thomas, there truly is only one word to describe her AMAZING!!! There are so many individuals and teams Ronda has helped along the way, while at the same time she was creating Washington's largest All-Star Competitive Cheer program. Since the beginning in 2001, GC teams have continued to amaze and impress crowds both on and off the floor with their talent, determination, sportsmanship, integrity, and pride! Ronda has maintained Galaxy Cheer to be a true competitive program that focuses on the athleticism, sportsmanship, and excellence of competitive cheer!! Sheri Ramsey------- 2003-2004 National Federation Interscholastic Spirit Contributor Section VIII Award Winner WSCCA’s primary focus is education for coaches and cheerleaders. Sheri is the heart and soul behind this objective. She teaches clinics free throughout the state on safety. Sheri attended the Cheer Forum in Portland and learned that National Federation of High Schools Association adapted American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors Safety Certification for spirit coaches. She became a certifier and now travels throughout Washington and Oregon also teaching AACCA course. She has attended numerous conferences including National Federation Spirit Coaches Conference last year in Indianapolis at her own expense. Why? Because she knows that knowledge is key to keeping cheerleading safe and, in turn, provides a wonderful, productive learning experience for young adults.

2003 Member & Coach of the Year Coach of the Year is Laurie Beaver from Decatur High School and Cindy Pardee is Member of the Year. Laurie Beaver------- Laurie Beaver has 15 years cheer coaching experience. The last seven years have been at Decatur High School in Federal Way. Laurie has also served on the WSCCA Board for the past two years as the Region Three co-representative, and was just recently hired by UCA to be a camp manager. This past year Laurie took her team to their first ever competition at State where they placed second in the all girl large varsity. She was voted from among all the High School coaches in Federal Way as the Number One High School Coach for the city of Federal Way 2003. Laurie has been the guest speaker for the Federal Way and King County chapters of the Boys and Girls Club, and speaks on the importance of Sportsmanship at the State and District level! Cindy Pardee------- Cindy has been coaching cheer and gymnastics on and off for 20 years. In Calif. she cheered high school, college & pro-football, taught gymnastics and judged cheer tryouts. Since moving to Washington she was the co-founder of Bellevue Wolverine Jr. Cheer and Bellevue All-Stars. Bellevue All-Stars had a great season in 2001-2002 with 8 first place finishes in competition and first place at the West Coast Championships at Disneyland. Cindy is presently coaching Bellevue Jr. Cheer with 60 members that is affiliated with the Bellevue Boys & Girls Club. She really enjoys watching the cheerleaders grow from learning the basics to doing advance stunting. She is AACCA certified as well as certifications from NCA and UCA. She is a licensed Real Estate Agent, but presently taking a break from that, due to the fact that she have 2 girls involved in all-star cheer (one is also doing varsity HS cheer), a son playing football at Western, and a husband coaching football. She is also Treasurer for the WSCCA. She said " I really enjoy this organization. It is great that there is so much support out there for the coaches and the cheerleaders!"

2002 Member & Coach of the Year 2002 honored recipients were Toni Buxton (Menear) from Northwest Elite All Stars as the WSCCA Member of the Year and Pam Headridge from Oak Harbor High School as Coach of the Year. Toni Buxton (Menear)---- With 13 years cheerleading experience, Toni is the Coach and Owner of Puget Sound Cheer, which is now known as Northwest Elite All-Stars. She has been WSCCA Conference Chair and was recently elected 2002-2003 WSCCA President. Moving here from Oregon, she was also OCCA Conference Co-Chair, and has been a Board Member in Oregon for the past 6 years. Toni is AACCA Certified, a performance and technical judge, and her teams have won several local, regional and national trophies. Pam Headridge--- Currently in her 11th year as head cheer coach at Oak Harbor High School, she was the driving force behind the creation of the Washington State Cheerleading Coaches Association and has served as president for the past 2 years. Pam has made 8 cheerleading videos through Coaches Choice as well as co-author of the book, "Developing a Successful Cheerleading Program". She is a speaker at conferences across the country. Personally, she has won several honors including 2001-2002 National Coach of the Year. Her team has won many state and national titles including 1999-2000 National Cheerleading Team of the Year, 2002 Washington State Champions in Large All Girl Varsity division and 2002 Fifth Place at USA Nationals in Large Varsity Div. II. Pam also was selected as 2000 National Federation of High School Section VIII Spirit Coach of the Year

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