Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheer squads of Oak Lawn Community High School qualified for the Illinois Cheerleading Coaching Association’s Championship being held in Springfield on January 6 and 7, 2024. Both squads surpassed the minimum scores required in the Marion Catholic and Wilmington Cheer invites. ICCA is the longest running cheer championship in the state of Illinois.
ICCA also offers recognition for Senior Scholar Athletes and nominations for the IHSCCO All-State Competition Cheer team. Senior Scholar Athletes for the 23-24 are: Bianca Arriaga, Allyson Fernandez, Annette Gubala and Cecily Santoro. Athletes nominated for the 23-24 IHSCCO All-State Competition Cheer team are: Molly Cameron, Allyson Fernandez and Annete Gubala. The All-State Competition Cheer team will be announced at the ICCA Championship in Springfield.
Coach Maria Vanderwarren said, “Both Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheer squads showed determination and skill in their performances at the cheer invitationals. Crowds were cheering loudly to Varsity's Rock theme and JV's Diva theme. We have very talented athletes at both the Varsity and JV level this year and I couldn't be more proud to coach these wonderful, dedicated ladies!"