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HHS Cheer and Pom Shine at State and Nationals, Recognized at GPS Governing Board meetings.

HHS Cheer and Pom Shine at State and Nationals, Recognized at GPS Governing Board meetings.
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Several Highland High School staff and students were recognized at the GPS Governing Board Meeting on April 28, 2026, for achieving state and national titles in Pom and Cheer.

Pom: Under the direction of Coach Parcell, the Highland Pom team earned Div I State Championships in both the Pom and Gameday categories. On the national stage, the team won UDA National Championships in three categories:

Pom, Jazz, and Gameday. Winning all three national divisions is a feat that has never been accomplished before at the high school level, and only once at the university level.

Cheer: Led by Coach Geiselhofer, the Highland Cheer team secured two state titles, winning both the Show Cheer Div I and All Girls Stunt Div I State Championships.  

Highland High offers a variety of highly competitive athletic programs. To learn more about athletics at Highland High, visit HighlandHigh.GilbertSchools.net/Athletics.

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