The Southwestern College cheerleaders are a group of 8 student-athletes. We emphasize spirit throughout the campus and Winfield community. The squad performs at all home and away football games, home basketball games, and some out of town basketball games. Each year we participate in the Moundbuilding Ceremony, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming bonfire, and pep assemblies. We practice 3 to 5 days per week with practice times arranged around team members' academic schedules.

If you are interested in trying out for the cheerleading squad, please contact your admissions counselor at 800-846-1543 or call Jennifer Dougherty at (620) 229-6339.

Cheerleaders are judged on techinque, appearance, enthusiasm, motions, voice projection, jumps, and entrances/exit. Tumbling and stunting are encouraged but optional.

As captain of the Southwestern College Cheerleading Squad, I would like to take this opportunity to invite all interested students to tryout for cheerleading. My experiences as a Moundbuilder cheerleader have been fun and memorable! I have developed lasting friendships with squad members and while I will miss representing Southwestern College at sports events and activities, I will always hold cheerleading dear to my heart! —Tracy Stapleton-Captain (Class of 2000)

Our squad is a family, laughing together, crying together, learning together, and most of all sticking together. It is an experience that I will never forget. I love it! —Paul Mages (Class of 2001)

Cheering is a good way to get involved and meet friends that you will never forget! —Tessa Ball (Class of 2002)

I love cheerleading, and cheering at SC has been a lot of fun. It's a great way to get involved on campus! —Tracy Crockett (Class of 2002)

As a squad this season, I believe we did an awesome job and I hope next year is just as fun! —Kristy Grinstaff (Class of 2002)

Even though I got picked on for being "the baby" of the squad, I still had a blast cheering. It was a great freshman experience! —Courtney Radcliffe (Class of 2003)