Dynamic Dancers

BY FARRAH PARK AND SAMANTHA SCHROEDER OF JERECHO

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This year’s Jayettes are known for energizing the crowd and engaging the audience during halftime for fall and winter sporting events. With a squad composed of three seniors, 14 juniors, nine sophomores and five freshmen, fans are sure to notice how much time and effort are put into each performance.

Jericho High School dance teacher and Jayeetes coach Ms. Jenna Corbett is pleased with the team’s work ethic and determination. She said, “This year’s Jayettes are having a lot of fun. The team is full of energy and keeps things interesting. We have a great dynamic in the dance studio.”

Co-captain and senior Jade Leong is very proud of the team. She said, “Since we’re learning so many dances, we have to keep on going and be ready for every game .”

Co-captain and junior Sophia Liu agrees. She said, “Everyone has a very good time dancing together. We are very encouraging and supportive of each other.”

Co-captain and senior Samantha Sternick is impressed with the team’s liveliness. She said, “There’s lots of team spirit, and I feel like the girls are very sweet, and it’s nice to dance with them.”

Fifth Graders Learn The Heimlich Maneuver

Students in Cathy Rosh’s fifth grade class at Jackson Elementary School recently learned how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver. Each year, Jackson Nurse Marybeth Medolla teaches the students the proper technique of the Heimlich maneuver and what happens if you or someone is choking.

Then each student has an opportunity to practice on a “dummy.” Other important safety techniques are taught, including what to do if the student is home alone and starts choking.

—Submitted by the Jericho Union Free School District