Sideline Cheer
Boosters + Sideline Cheer
Teaming up for success!
Acalanes Boosters has been working with the AHS Spirit Program to maximize funding opportunities for the Sideline Cheer TEAM, supporting a wide range, including:
- Additional Safety & Competition Tumbling Mats (shared with Competitive Sport Cheer)
- Music Licensing
- TeamSnap Technology
- PA & Bluetooth Speakers (shared with Competitive Sport Cheer)
Plus shared resources:
- Athletic Trainer, Chris Clark
- Small & Large Gymnasium updates
- Strength & Conditioning Regimens customized for each sports team
Thank you, Boosters!
Varsity & JV Coed Sideline Cheer RESOURCES
District: No
Boosters: Yes
Athlete Contribution: Yes
Team Foundation: No
ATHLETE CONTRIBUTIONS
Example of player costs for 2018:
Head-to-toe custom uniform package (including formal uniforms, training clothing, accessories, shoes, outer layers, variety team letterman jackets)
Summer Immersion Training Camp
Replacement of game day cheer equipment & spirit signage
Coaches Stipends
Travel
ADDITIONAL TEAM FUNDRAISING
With some of highest out-of-pocket costs, Sideline Cheer also focuses on fundraising with the local community.
Fall Football & Winter Basketball Mini Dons Youth Cheer Clinic
A 3-day cheer training coed clinic for local youth K-8. Mini Dons cheer from the sidelines or bleachers for the first half of the game then perform a halftime show. Fall cheer clinic represents the largest annual fundraiser.
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
The athletes host a Cheer Booth, assist in the Kids Zone, and work shifts at the festival’s Volunteer Station. Parents also work 2 days at the Premium Ticket booths to maximize contributions to the team.
FLAMINGO FLOCKING
Flock season is launched at every Bash and the flocks keep flying forward to other lawns. Order a flock to sit on your frenemy’s lawn! www.acalanescheer.com
Each team at Acalanes relies on financial support from a variety of sources. Supporting each of the branches makes the team stronger!
FROM OUR ATHLETES
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Team News
VARSITY

VARSITY ROSTER
2019 Sideline Cheer Varsity
Player | Position | Year |
---|---|---|
Aly Sheehan SCV19 | Main Base, Tumbler, Sr Captain | Sr |
Anika Thompson SCV19 | Back, Sr Captain | Sr |
Briar Webb SCV19 | Flyer | So |
Charlie Parker SCV19 | Base | So |
Chloe Parmelee SCV19 | Flyer | Sr |
Deja Cooper SCV19 | Base, Jr Captain | Jr |
Ella Hunt SCV19 | Base | Jr |
Emily Ingram SCV19 | Base, Jr Captain | Jr |
Emmalyn Laurenson SCV19 | Base | Jr |
Grace Vaughn SCV19 | Base | Jr |
Jaedyn Boynton SCV19 | Main Base, All-Team Captain | Sr |
Mia Jaenike SCV19 | Flyer, Tumbler | So |
Phoebe Wandell SCV19 | Flyer | Sr |
Rachel Morris SCV19 | Secondary Base, Tumbler | Sr |
Riley Hawkins SCV19 | Base | Jr |
Trinity Conway SCV19 | Base, Flyer, Tumbler | So |
Zachary Baisas SCV19 | Base | Jr |
Executive Cheer Coach
Sallina Boynton

- Current Team
- Acalanes Sideline Cheer JV, Acalanes Sideline Cheer V
Coach Varsity
Alexis Caviness

- Current Team
- Acalanes Sideline Cheer V, CSC Acalanes
Coach Varsity
Jazzlyn Boynton

- Current Team
- Acalanes Sideline Cheer V, CSC Acalanes
- Aly Sheehan SCV19
- Anika Thompson SCV19
- Briar Webb SCV19
- Charlie Parker SCV19
- Chloe Parmelee SCV19
- Deja Cooper SCV19
- Ella Hunt SCV19
- Emily Ingram SCV19
- Emmalyn Laurenson SCV19
- Grace Vaughn SCV19
- Jaedyn Boynton SCV19
- Mia Jaenike SCV19
- Phoebe Wandell SCV19
- Rachel Morris SCV19
- Riley Hawkins SCV19
- Trinity Conway SCV19
- Zachary Baisas SCV19
VARSITY SCHEDULE
2018 Sideline Cheer Varsity SchedulePractice starts immediately after Spring Tryouts, with time off during finals. Practice restarts after school gets out with time off mid June – July 4th. Practice jumps into full gear in July, running through Fall Football & Winter Basketball Seasons with extended seasons reflecting playoff bids. |
Day | Time | Teams | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Friday, August 17, 2018 | 7:00 PM | vs. Las Lomas | Acalanes High School |
Friday, August 24, 2018 | 7:00 PM | at Vintage High School | Memorial Stadium, Napa |
Friday, August 31, 2018 | 7:00 PM | at Rodriguez | Rodriguez High School |
Friday, September 7, 2018 | 7:00 PM | vs. Archbishop Mitty | Acalanes High School |
September 10-12, 2018 | 5:30PM | Mini Dons Youth Cheer Clinic | PRACTICE | Acalanes High School |
Friday, September 14, 2018 | 7:00 PM (game start) | Mini Dons Youth Cheer Clinic | vs. El Cerrito | Acalanes High School |
September 15-16, 2018 | 9:00 AM | Art & Wine Festival Cheer Booth in the Kids Zone! | Downtown Lafayette |
Friday, September 28, 2018 | 7:00 PM | at Clayton Valley | Clayton Valley High School |
Friday, October 5, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Homecoming vs. Northgate | Acalanes High School |
Friday, October 19, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Senior Night vs Miramonte | Acalanes High School |
Friday, October 26, 2018 | 7:00 PM | at Alhambra | Alhambra High School |
VARSITY STATS

2018 Sideline Cheer Varsity UCA Training Camp RecognitionThe Varsity & JV teams practice from Spring Tryouts through most of summer with time off for finals, and a small window in summer. Summer is used for intensive training and conditioning which typically includes a week at an immersive, sleepover training camp with other high schools from all over California. High Schools participating in the same 2018 training camp were from as far north as the Oregon Border. |
Date | Award | Athletes | Highlights |
---|---|---|---|
Summer 2018 | Top Banana, Overall | AHS Sideline Cheer Program | Program showing strongest overall skills, attitude, leadership. |
Summer 2018 | Spirit Stick | AHS Cheer JV + Varsity | Both AHS JV & Varsity teams received every day of the camp program for their positive attitude and camaraderie with other teams |
Summer 2018 | All-American | Megan Hood, Cierra Taylor, Jaedyn Boynton, Deja Cooper, Grace Vaughn | Several round competition against other cheerleaders showing technique, cheer abilities and attitude. Recipients are invited to walk in the Disneyworld Parade. |
Summer 2018 | Pin-It-Forward Leadership | Chloe Parmelee | Tradition of recognizing outstanding leadership by training staff. During closing ceremonies, selected cheerleader(s) then “Pins It Forward” to another cheerleader who has demonstrated outstanding leadership. |
Summer 2018 | Jumps, Female | Jasmine Woods | Several round competition focusing on Jump skills |
Summer 2018 | Jumps, Male | Patrick Warburton | Several round competition focusing on Jump skills |
JUNIOR VARSITY

JUNIOR VARSITY ROSTER
2019 Sideline Cheer JV
Player | Position | Year |
---|---|---|
Alyssa Fong SCJV19 | Base | Fr |
Anie Hefferman SCJV19 | Base | Fr |
Ava Freeman SCJV19 | Flyer | Fr |
Dalia Morris SCJV19 | Base, Captain | So |
Daphne Wandell SCJV19 | Base | Fr |
Drew Ebner SCJV19 | Base | Fr |
Kayley Altbaum SCJV19 | Base, Tumbler | So |
Lily Hanzel SCJV19 | Base | Fr |
Michelle Dwinell SCJV19 | Flyer | Fr |
Portia Seymour SCJV19 | Base, Tumbler | Fr |
Sally Sheehan SCJV19 | Flyer | So |
Sasha Elle SCJV19 | Base, Tumbler | Fr |
Sierra Gates SCJV19 | Base, Captain | So |
Skylar Tanaka SCJV19 | Base | Fr |
Executive Cheer Coach
Sallina Boynton

- Current Team
- Acalanes Sideline Cheer JV, Acalanes Sideline Cheer V
- Alyssa Fong SCJV19
- Anie Hefferman SCJV19
- Ava Freeman SCJV19
- Dalia Morris SCJV19
- Daphne Wandell SCJV19
- Drew Ebner SCJV19
- Kayley Altbaum SCJV19
- Lily Hanzel SCJV19
- Michelle Dwinell SCJV19
- Portia Seymour SCJV19
- Sally Sheehan SCJV19
- Sasha Elle SCJV19
- Sierra Gates SCJV19
- Skylar Tanaka SCJV19
JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE
2018 SIDELINE CHEER JV SchedulePractice beings immediately after Spring Tryouts, with time off during finals. The schedule restarts after school gets out with time off mid June – July 4th. Training jumps into full gear in July, running through Fall Football & Winter Basketball Seasons with extended seasons reflecting playoff bids. |
Day | Time | Teams | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Friday, August 17, 2018 | 4:30 PM | vs. Las Lomas | Acalanes High School |
Friday, August 24, 2018 | 4:30 PM | at Vintage High School | Memorial Stadium, Napa |
Friday, August 31, 2018 | 4:30 PM | at Rodriguez | Rodriguez High School |
Friday, September 7, 2018 | 4:30 PM | vs. Archbishop Mitty | Acalanes High School |
September 10-12, 2018 | 5:30PM | Mini Dons Youth Cheer Clinic | PRACTICE | Acalanes High School |
Friday, September 14, 2018 | 7:00 PM (game start) | Mini Dons Youth Cheer Clinic | vs. El Cerrito | Acalanes High School |
September 15-16, 2018 | 4:30 PM | Art & Wine Festival Cheer Booth in the Kids Zone! | Downtown Lafayette |
Friday, September 28, 2018 | 4:30 PM | at Clayton Valley | Clayton Valley High School |
Friday, October 5, 2018 | 4:30 PM | vs. Northgate (Homecoming Game Night) | Acalanes High School |
Friday, October 19, 2018 | 4:30 PM | vs. Miramonte (Senior Night) | Acalanes High School |
Friday, October 26, 2018 | 4:30 PM | at Alhambra | Alhambra High School |
JUNIOR VARSITY STATS

2018 Sideline Cheer JV UCA Training Camp RecognitionThe Varsity & JV teams practice from Spring Tryouts through most of summer with time off for finals, and a small window in summer. Summer is used for intensive training and conditioning which typically includes a week at an immersive, sleepover training camp with other high schools from all over California. High Schools participating in the same 2018 training camp were from as far north as the Oregon Border. |
Date | Award | Athletes | Highlights |
---|---|---|---|
Summer 2018 | Top Banana, Overall | AHS Sideline Cheer Program | Program showing strongest overall skills, attitude, leadership. |
Summer 2018 | Spirit Stick | AHS Cheer JV + Varsity | Both AHS JV & Varsity teams received every day of the camp program for their positive attitude and camaraderie with other teams |