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Bishop Moore cheer team runner-up in state competition

Published: 03.28.08

Bishop Moore High School cheerleaders pose for a photograph at the inaugural Florida High School Athletic Association cheerleading championship.
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MIAMI | Nobody expected Bishop Moore cheerleaders to walk away from the inaugural Florida High School Athletic Association cheerleading state championships in second place — not even the coach. But that’s just what they did.

“We were the underdogs,” said Shannon Lambert, the team’s first-year head coach.

“We started late in the season. This was a new direction for us. Our expectation was to look good and to finish in the top 10.”

Beginning in the 2007-2008 school year, FHSAA recognized cheerleading as a sanctioned sport and the first state competition took place in Boca Raton March 7. Lambert figured the Hornets would place fifth.

“I knew we were strong and had the talent,” she said.

But when the team didn’t hear its name called for fifth, fourth or third place, the girls almost quit listening, she recalled. But when it was announced that Bishop Moore earned second place, as state runner-up, there was a moment of silence. Seconds later, pandemonium broke out as the girls jumped to their feet, laughing, hugging, crying and dancing.

“To us, it was first place,” said Lambert. “It exceeded our expectations.”

Winners of Alive in Christ poster contest selected

Published: 03.14.08

Carol Kent, one of the judges for the “2008 The Year of Evangelization, Celebrating 40 Years of Faith … Alive in Christ” poster contest takes notes during the judging process. More than 1,000 pieces of art were submitted.
ANDREA KUDLACZ | FC

Artists of all ages competed in four categories in a poster contest reflecting the theme, “2008 The Year of Evangelization, Celebrating 40 Years of Faith … Alive in Christ.” Winners in each category were selected March 9. All entries will be displayed at the Festival of Faith May 8–10 at the Orange County Convention Center. Winning entries in each category will be placed in a time capsule for the diocese’s 40th anniversary June 18.

The grand finalists are:

Category 1, pre-k through grade three: Christina Perito, first grade, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School, Altamonte Springs.

Category 2, grades four-seven: Kyle Routson, grade seven, St. James Cathedral School, Orlando.

Category 3, grades eight-12: Ryan Maser, grade 12, Cathedral of St. James, Orlando.

Category 4, adult: Florence Reformato, Christ the King Mission, Citra.

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