February 11, 2008
Fitzgerald Named Head Dance Coach
Methodist alum returns to lead the Monarchs
FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Athletic Director Bob McEvoy has announced former Methodist student-athlete Kamina Fitzgerald has been hired as the dance coach. Fitzgerald will take over a program that has previously been combined with the Methodist cheerleading team. release

September 4, 2007
Cheerleaders Host Clinic for Cumberland County
More than 150 area children took lessons from Methodist student-athletes
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— On August 25 the Methodist University Cheerleaders hosted a one day cheerleading clinic for the Cumberland County Parks and Recreation department recreational cheerleading teams. Over 150 cheerleaders ranging from ages 4-12 from across the county attended the event held in the Nimocks Fitness Center. The All Girl and Coed Cheerleading teams instructed the youth cheerleaders in cheerleading fundamentals and demonstrated proper stunt technique. photo gallery

August 18, 2007
Cheerleading Teams Earn Bids to Nationals
Monarchs opened the year at camp in Myrtle Beach, SC
MYRTLE BEACH, SC— The Methodist cheerleading team arrived on campus last week for a few days of training before departing for camp in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Both the Coed and All Girl cheerleading teams received bids to the NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Fl. Senior Kathi Mason, junior Tiffanie Wagner, and freshman Stephanie Shores all received All-American honors. release

April 6, 2007
Cheerleading Team Just Short of Appearance in National Finals
Monarchs competed in NCA Collegiate Cheer Competition in Daytona Beach, Florida
DAYTONA BEACH, FL— The Methodist cheerleading team left Tuesday night to travel to Daytona Beach for the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Collegiate Cheer Competition.  The Monarchs competed in the Cheer Division II Preliminaries Thursday afternoon and came up just one tenth of a point away from reaching the finals.  release

March 30, 2007
Methodist Cheerleaders Donate To Enterprise High School
Eights students lost their lives in F3 tornado in Enterprise, Alabama
FAYETTEVILLE, NC— Earlier this month, a tornado ripped through Enterprise, Alabama killing eight students in Enterprise High School including two cheerleaders.  The Methodist University cheerleading team came together with help from the University Bookstore to donate items to the students affected by the storm.  release

March 28, 2007
Former Methodist Cheerleader Joins Baltimore Ravens' Squad
Gayna Holcomb survives competitive tryouts to earn a spot on the NFL cheerleading team
BALTIMORE, MD— The Baltimore Ravens cheerleading team whittled down a group of more than 200 hopefuls to name the new roster of cheerleaders.  Former Methodist University cheerleader Gayna Holcomb was selected as one of 19 stunt performers on the NFL squad.  release

August 18, 2006
Cheerleading and Dance Return with Trophies
Both teams competed in preseason competition in Myrtle Beach, SC
MYRTLE BEACH, SC- The 2006-07 Monarch Cheerleading and Dance Teams began the Fall preseason with national recognition. The Teams both attended NCA/NDA College Cheerleading and Dance Camp held in Myrtle Beach, SC.  release