CWU’s All-Star cheer team, the Cheer-Cats, have their first cheer competition since the creation of the sports club in 2022 on April 5. 

The Cheer-Cats is a completely student run club. Like other clubs on campus, the school does give them a fund to help cover expenses. However, their uniforms and other expenses still are covered by the students who are on the team.

They have two presidents. Kaila Akina, the first, is a fourth year student at Central. She has been a member of the team since it started in 2022. The second president, Clarrisa Slaton is a fourth year and has been a part of it since the beginning as well. Akina leads the practice and Slaton keeps up with the office work. 

“I was a little nervous, but the last couple of weeks, this team has been amazing,” Akina said.

Central is expected to be the only college team competing in Tacoma, Wash with everyone else being attached to a cheer gym.

“I’m really excited for them to just put something out on the competition floor that they’re proud of,” Akina said.

The routine will be shared on their instagram, @cwucheercats, after they compete.