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L E T T E R F R O M PETER LECCESE

from NDCC 2023 Program Book

from NDCC 2023 Program Book, page 4

LETTER FROM LEVI MATHIS

Greetings,

Weareexcitedandprivilegedtohostthe First Annual, National Deaf Cheer Competition, virtually, on Saturday, February25th,2023!

It is so exciting to be able to provide a second national cheer tournament for our student-athletes! This competition will consist of Division 1 (75 students or more) and Division 2 (less than 75 students).

Both divisions will be competing on the same day. Division 1 consists of Texas, Indiana, Model, Florida, and Marie Philips & Walden School. The Division 2 contestants are Western Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Minnesota, Metro,Arkansas,and Iowa

We look forward to the fun and spirit of competition while keeping in mind that sportsmanshipisacentralfocus.

Bestoflucktoallschools!!

PeterLeccese,ISDAthleticDirector

Zamica Gage

Hi everyone! My name is Zamica Gage, and I’m the co-chairperson for NDCC. It’s an honor to be part of this massive step in the deaf cheer world! I’m most known as a basketball player, but believe it or not, I cheered at Gallaudet University for two years under Head Coach Roberta Gage, my aunt, and Assistant Coach Tara Miles! I was inspired to be the 2nd generation Gallaudet cheerleader as my mom, Becky Gage, and Aunt Roberta did between1988-1992.

I’m thrilled NDCC is happening! More opportunitiestoshowthatcheerleading is a SPORT! Do your best but don’t forget to have a blast too I look forward to seeing the positivity flow through the gyms and screens nationwide! Cheers! Fun fact: my mom is an identical twin, but they never had the chance to cheer together! They took turns cheering for Gallaudet.

ZamicaGage,AthleticSecretary