Awards, work of JCPS students, staff recognized

The Jefferson City High School cheerleaders captured third place at the Missouri State Cheerleading Competition on Oct. 21 in Columbia.

The team competed in the 5A small varsity division. Members of the squad include: MacKenzie Allen, Brittany Clark, Emilie Folz, Katie Sanders, Devon Logan, Rylee Rimiiller, Savannah Sisson, Natalie Hermann, Kylie Stegeman, Abbey Lamb, Amelia Garrison, Katherine Romph, Alyssa Meitzner, Claudine Ruboneka and Cayce Heiberger.

Courtney Parker and Nancy Hequembourg coach the team.

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The Jefferson City Jays' Marching Band took first place at the Quincy Senior High School 2012 Octoberfest Parade and Field Show on Oct. 20 in Quincy, Ill.