If you have ever attended a Morgan State football or basketball game, you know that the cheerleaders who support the team work very hard to keep school and community spirit high. In addition to their feats of athleticism, the cheerleaders engage with fans and promote the school in a positive light at events outside of games.
That's why we are shining a spotlight on this year's nine (9) senior Cheer Bears that have given their all to their team throughout their time as a college cheerleader.
"These seniors left their marks on the program and in my heart. Without a doubt, they will be successful in life. I encourage them to always present themselves as the Morgan Queens they know they are. It's now time for them to put their royal stamps on the world."
-Theresa Gibson, MSU Cheerleading Head Coach
Name:Â Tatyana Brown
Years on Team:Â 3
Titles and Awards:Â Theresa Coleman- Gibson Award for Academic Excellence Recipient (2018-19) and Recipient of the AD's Honor Roll every semesterÂ
Future Plans:Â She is an Elementary Education major who will be a full-time Baltimore City teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. She plans to pursue a masters degree in the Fall of 2021. She hopes to continue to teach elementary students and eventually step into the administrative roll as a PrincipalÂ
Words from Coach: "Taty is a fierce competitor on the mat and in the classroom.  3 consecutive 4.0s!!! She has a strong will that I am positive will be reflected in her future endeavors and academic."Â
Name:Â Janyia WarnerÂ
Years on Team:Â 4
Titles and Awards:Â --
Future Plans:Â Her career ambition is to work in pharmaceutical sales and go to graduate school for a masters in nutritional science.
 Words from Coach: "Janyia has a "never give up" way of thinking. She will fight to save every stunt. That attitude was also reflected in her speedy and strong comeback from ACL surgery."Â
Name:Â Jasmine TylerÂ
Years on Team:Â 4
Titles and Awards:Â --
Future Plans:Â Jasmine is a biology major with a plan to attend Physician's Assistant school in the Fall of 2021. She hopes to become a pediatric physicians assistant.
Words from Coach: "Jasmine is an extremely gifted athlete. She is one of the best all-around athletes I've had the pleasure to coach. Game day and competitions, you'll see a spark ignite once she's in uniform. I look for Jasmine to coach her own team one day. She has held a captain title and glows when in a leadership position."Â
Name:Â Louquasha LettÂ
Years on Team:Â 4
Titles and Awards:Â 3 years AD Honor Roll, Outstanding Performance Award on the Cheer TeamÂ
Future Plans: Her career ambition is to pursue my career as a Dietician and Personal Trainer. I hope that one day I own my own cheer gym, as well as gym. She plans to own her own fitness clothing line, and wants to explore the world and see different places.
Words from Coach: "Lou was our subtle yet unforgettable force on the team. Her work ethic is phenomenal. A standout gymnast, Lou is a person with an aura that will inspire anyone to follow her lead."Â
Name:Â DaVionne Ferdinand
Years on Team:Â 4Â
Titles and Awards:Â Most Improved Cheerleader Award Recipient 2018-2019 and Recipient of the AD Honor Roll every semesterÂ
Future Plans: DaVionne is an English major and has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She plans to pursue a masters degree in the Fall of 2020 at University of Maryland Global Campus. Â
Words from Coach: "Davi has been an athlete that improved with time. She has a wealth of potential but tends to unleash it at unpredictable times. A strong academic force, continuing her studies at the next level will only propel her forward into predicted success in the future."
Name:Â Brienne
 JohnsonÂ
Years on Team:Â 4
Titles and Awards:Â Scholastic Award for GPA above 3.0 in Mathematics (April 2017)
Future Plans:Â Brienne
 is an Actuary Science major. She plans to work in the insurance field as an actuary or underwriter after graduation.
Words from Coach: "It was an extreme pleasure to watch Brie develop her skills over the years. Totally at home on the sideline, Brie's Windy City flavor livened things up during games. She developed into a leading force on the team."
Name:Â Jada
 BatesÂ
Years on Team:Â 3
Titles and Awards: Two-time member of the AD's Honor Roll
Future Plans:Â Jada
 is a Sociology major and plans to start a career in law enforcement and become a detective.Â
Words from Coach:Â "Jada
 has been our "Quiet Fire" on the team. This gifted gymnast always delivered for us when we needed her on the mat. Although she shied away from sideline cheering, she broke out of her shell and became a very well rounded game day cheerleader."
Name:Â Alana CooperÂ
Years of Team:Â 3
Titles and Awards: Two-time member of the AD's Honor Roll
Future Plans: She majored in Multimedia Journalism and plans to be a sports broadcaster in the immediate future, but ultimately teaching elementary eduction after graduating with her masters degree in education.
Words from Coach: "Alana did the big "come up" after returning from a year off. Her determination and drive transformed her from a backup flyer to a permanent fixture in the air while handling advanced flying skills."
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Name:Â Savannah Lacy
Years on Team:Â 3
Titles and Awards: Three-time member of the AD's Honor Roll
Future Plans: She was a Psychology major and plans to be a psychiatric nurse specializing in drug and alcohol addiction.
Words from Coach: "Although she specialized in being a competition cheerleader, she reluctantly caved to enjoy performing game day as well. Savannah proved to be beauty and brains in motion."
Previous Senior Spotlights
Roi Wallace
Stanley Davis
Diamond Hunter
DeAndre Harris
Dezyree MoralesÂ
Malachi Washington
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