Italy’s family of cheerleaders end Mini Cheer Camp with routines and spirit!

Image: Maegan Connor, Annie Perry and Ashlyn Jacinto help host the 2013 Mini Italy Cheer Camp along with the varsity and Junior high cheer mates.

Maegan Connor, Annie Perry and Ashlyn Jacinto help host the 2013 Mini Italy Cheer Camp along with the varsity and Junior high cheer mates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy cheerleaders Karley Nelson, Kelsey Nelson and Kristian Weeks certainly had their hands full during the camp as Ariana Walker and Charlea Padilla keep the veterans on their toes. Photo bomb courtesy of Brianna Hall.

Italy cheerleaders Karley Nelson, Kelsey Nelson and Kristian Weeks certainly had their hands full during the camp as Ariana Walker and Charlea Padilla keep the veterans on their toes. Photo bomb courtesy of Brianna Hall. (Barry Byers)

Image: The campers along with Italy’s mascots stretch it out for the upcoming school year.

The campers along with Italy’s mascots stretch it out for the upcoming school year. (Barry Byers)

Image: Varsity cheer captain, Taylor Turner, oversees the next cheer routine by the campers.

Varsity cheer captain, Taylor Turner, oversees the next cheer routine by the campers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Just like the big girls! Ariana Walker, Charlea Padilla and Kiara Bueno, with help from a spotter, elevate their cheer game.

Just like the big girls! Ariana Walker, Charlea Padilla and Kiara Bueno, with help from a spotter, elevate their cheer game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Practice makes a perfect picture.

Practice makes a perfect picture. (Barry Byers)

Image: Charlea Padilla has the spirit!

Charlea Padilla has the spirit! (Barry Byers)

Image: Captain Turner introduces the Gladiator mascots to the campers.

Captain Turner introduces the Gladiator mascots to the campers. (Barry Byers)

Image: The varsity squad performs a cheer for the campers.

The varsity squad performs a cheer for the campers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleader Kirby Nelson demonstrates technique to camper Tinzley Enriquez.

Cheerleader Kirby Nelson demonstrates technique to camper Tinzley Enriquez. (Barry Byers)

Image: The mini campers execute a cheer.

The mini campers execute a cheer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Three cheers for Italy’s spirit sisters Kirby Nelson, Karley Nelson and Kelsey Nelson, “Hip hip hoorah! Hip hip hoorah! Hip hip hoorah!!!”

Three cheers for Italy’s spirit sisters Kirby Nelson, Karley Nelson and Kelsey Nelson, “Hip hip hoorah! Hip hip hoorah! Hip hip hoorah!!!” (Barry Byers)

Image: Annie Perry, Hannah Haight, Karson Holley, Karley Nelson and one of the Gladiator mascots are all about world peace.

Annie Perry, Hannah Haight, Karson Holley, Karley Nelson and one of the Gladiator mascots are all about world peace. (Barry Byers)

Image: With the camp at a close, varsity cheerleader Kristian Weeks passes out cupcakes to the campers as Hannah Carr and little sister Halee Carr take advantage.

With the camp at a close, varsity cheerleader Kristian Weeks passes out cupcakes to the campers as Hannah Carr and little sister Halee Carr take advantage. (Barry Byers)

Image: Yum! Sicily Johnson agrees cupcakes are a great way to end the mini cheer camp!!

Yum! Sicily Johnson agrees cupcakes are a great way to end the mini cheer camp!! (Barry Byers)

Image: Tinzley and her cupcake smile.

Tinzley and her cupcake smile. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy cheerleaders Maegan Connor and Sydney Weeks are proud of their school.

Italy cheerleaders Maegan Connor and Sydney Weeks are proud of their school. (Barry Byers)

Image: Displaying the 2013 Mini Italy Cheer Camp tshirt.

Displaying the 2013 Mini Italy Cheer Camp tshirt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Family photo plus one. On the left, Abbie Alaniz of Midland participated in the 2013 Mini Italy Cheer Camp with cousins Halee Carr, Hannah Carr and with, “George,” the Italy Gladiator mascot.

Family photo plus one. On the left, Abbie Alaniz of Midland participated in the 2013 Mini Italy Cheer Camp with cousins Halee Carr, Hannah Carr and with, “George,” the Italy Gladiator mascot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Varsity cheerleader Jessica Garcia poses with Italy’s Gladiator mascot, Noeli Garcia, while the campers warm-up for their big finales.

Varsity cheerleader Jessica Garcia poses with Italy’s Gladiator mascot, Noeli Garcia, while the campers warm-up for their big finales. (Barry Byers)

Image: Varsity cheerleaders Ashlyn Jacinto and Kristian Weeks pose with happy camper Halee Carr.

Varsity cheerleaders Ashlyn Jacinto and Kristian Weeks pose with happy camper Halee Carr. (Barry Byers)

Image: Varsity cheer sponsor Catherine Hewett thanks the cheerleaders for the help with the mini camp.

Varsity cheer sponsor Catherine Hewett thanks the cheerleaders for the help with the mini camp. (Barry Byers)

Image: A gallant Gladiator gives cheerleader Paige Little a lift.

A gallant Gladiator gives cheerleader Paige Little a lift. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 2013 Mini Italy Cheer Camp was educational and fun for all!

The 2013 Mini Italy Cheer Camp was educational and fun for all! (Barry Byers)

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