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Cheerleaders Earn Academic Scholorships, Bid for "Athlete of the Year"

Congratulations to the members of the Harrison cheerleading team that earned end of the year awards.

Varsity Cheerleaders Alyssa Maida, Nicole Mac Ilvane and Jenny Mac Innes recently earned academic scholarships at the 31st annual Senior Scholastic Awards Ceremony at Harrison High School.

Alyssa earned the prestigious honor of Cum Laude recognition as well as the Harrison Police Association Scholarship, Columbus Day Society Scholarship and the Eugene J Feeley Scholarship. Nicole earned a departmental award for honors in social Studies and business and the Harrison Police Association Scholarship. Jenny Mac Innes earned the Emalee Berendt Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations ladies!

Dana Annattone has earned the presitgious bid for Athlete of the Year! GO DANA..Please !

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"Few members of the class of 2011 had as much school spirit or charisma as Dana Annattone. As a senior she was elected captain of the cheerleading team and competed on the squad in both the fall and winter seasons. Under Annattone’s leadership the team qualified for the Universal Cheerleaders Association National Championships in Disney World after placing well in a local competition at the Westchester County Center. Annattone finished both seasons as a scholar athlete and in the fall she was named second team all-section while earning the team’s coaches award," said the nominating her.

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