The 2000 iteration of the Elmira College cheerleading team set the benchmark for success in the early stages of the program's evolution from game-day cheer to competition cheer. This distinguished group of cheerleaders cemented themselves as the first team in Elmira's storied history, in any sport, to capture a national championship.
EC's title run began in the summer of 1999, when the Soaring Eagles secured a bid to National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals with an outstanding performance at the ultra-competitive NCA Collegiate Camp in Boston, Massachusetts. This performance paved a path to Daytona Beach, Florida, where the Elmira women claimed first place in the NCA All-Women Division II field.
2000 Roster
Stacey Beckwith ’01
Lindsay West Clearwater ’01
Nora Marchand Cryan ’02
Meredith Quilter Dodge ’00
Katie Dreer ’01
Kellie Dellasala Elliott ‘00
Jessica Stovall Hamilton ’02
Deanna Dimeo Heisserer ’00
Kellie Schufa Gayton ’00
Catherine Godfrey ’01
Amanda McCallen ’03
Jennifer Collier Meittinis ’01
LeeAnne Moschetti-Griffin ’03
Jennifer Bailey Olayan ’00
Abby Dunn Regan ’02
Jill Schirmer Waldman ’03
Carolyn Valenti ’02
Head Coach: Pat Thompson
Assistant Coach: Jen Bozek
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Nikki Webb
