HISTORY - UNI Cheer Squad
Although it is unknown when the UNI Cheerleaders first formed a squad, please find below a list of significant events in team history.
2010-2011
Spirit Squad Advisor - Jessica Fuller
- National Qualification: 15th Place (All-Girl)
- The cheer squad qualified for the UCA College National Championship for the first time since 2001)
- 2nd Place, Fight Song at UCA College Camp (All-Girl)
- 4th Place, Sideline at UCA College Camp (All-Girl)
- 5th Place Cheer at UCA College Camp (All-Girl)
- Game Plan Award at UCA College Camp (All-Girl)
2009-2010
Spirit Squad Advisor - Jessica Fuller
- With a great deal of fundraising, the cheer squad ordered new uniforms
- Reintroduction to an All-Girl squad
2008-2009
Spirit Squad Advisor - Leon Costello
- 1st Place, Tradional Fight Song at UCA College Camp (Co-ed)
- 1st Place, Cheer at UCA College Camp (Co-ed)
- 2nd Place, Sideline at UCA College Camp (Co-ed)
- 3rd Place, Traditional Fight Song at UCA College Camp (All-Girl)
- 5th Place, Cheer at UCA College Camp (All-Girl)
- Spirit Award at UCA College Camp (All-Girl)
2007-2008
Spirit Squad Advisor - Nate Clayberg
- Most Collegiate Award at UCA College Camp (Co-ed)
- 2nd place in cheer competition at UCA College Camp (Co-ed)
- 3rd place in sideline competition at UCA College Camp (Co-ed)
- 5th place in sideline competition at UCA College Camp (All-female)
- Cheerleading mats donated by the University of Northern Iowa administration, and the UNI Alumni Association.
- Student Leadership "Cheer Council" introduced
2006-2007
Cheerleading Coach - Cara Haskins
Spirit Squad Advisor - Nate Clayberg
- 3rd place in cheer competition at UCA College Camp
- 3rd place in sideline competition at UCA College Camp
- 5th place in fight song competition at UCA College Camp
- Introduction of All-female squad
- The Panther Spirit Squad fundraising program introduced
2005-2006
Cheerleading Coach - Cara Haskins
Spirit Squad Advisor - Nate Clayberg
- Introduction of the new UNI Spirit Squad Web site on www.unipanthers.com
2004-2005
Spirit Squad Advisor - Shandon Dohmen
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Introduction of the new UNI Spirit Squad Web site
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With a great deal of fundraising, the cheer squad orders new uniforms and warm-ups for the upcoming season
2003-2004
Spirit Squad Advisor - Shandon Dohmen
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1st place in fight song at UCA College Camp
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1st place in sideline competition at UCA College Camp
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Team welcomes new Spirit Squad Advisor Shandon Dohmen
2002-2003
- 3rd place in the sideline competition at UCA College Camp
- First ever winner of the UCA College Camp Game Day Award
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New uniforms are introduced at the first UNI home football game
2001-2002
Cheerleading Coach-Robyn Clark
- Honored with the Leadership Award at UCA College Camp
- 2nd place in fight song at UCA College Camp
- 2nd place in sideline competition at UCA College Camp
2000-2001
Spirit Squad Coordinator/Cheerleading Coach-Jim Wegener
- Squad makes first ever appearance at UCA College National Championship and places a respectable 13th
- After being absent for five years, the UNI Spirit Squad reintroduces its annual poster
updated 04/13/11
