On Monday, the J.E.B. Stuart Varsity Cheer Squad finished second at the National District title competition at Mount Vernon High School. At the end of the first round, the squad was in second place and defended their position in the final round. Coach Deborah O’Rourke said of the squad, which had finished in sixth place last year, “These girls have worked so hard this season … the girls have gotten more confident and that’s what this is all about.” (Photo: Courtesy Deborah O’Rourke)
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