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Sportsmanship is key for cheerleading teams

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Independent photo by Ken Farver | Blue Streak cheerleaders perform during halftime of the Woodstock High School basketball game Jan. 24.

Cheer squads are familiar staples at football and basketball games, and they enjoy brief opportunities to take center stage during halftime performances and competitions. But one of the most valuable benefits for participants is developing good sportsmanship. Karleea Batdorff, head cheerleading coach for Woodstock High School, said her goal during the season was to build […]

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Sandy Kucharski

Sandy Kucharski has served The Woodstock Independent since 2012 in many roles including associate editor, editor of the Harvard Mainline, and graphic artist. A past president of American Horse Publications, she's been working in the publishing industry for more than 30 years writing, editing and designing for trade magazines and equine publications.
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Picture of Sandy Kucharski

Sandy Kucharski

Sandy Kucharski has served The Woodstock Independent since 2012 in many roles including associate editor, editor of the Harvard Mainline, and graphic artist. A past president of American Horse Publications, she's been working in the publishing industry for more than 30 years writing, editing and designing for trade magazines and equine publications.
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