The Southeast Missouri State University Cheerleaders support the athletic teams by promoting school spirit through high quality performances, and inspire athletic teams by creating an energizing and entertaining environment for the crowd. The Southeast Missouri State Cheerleaders also represent the university at a variety of alumni, community, and charitable events, and represent Southeast Athletics with pride and professionalism.  

-The cheerleading team is an integral part of Southeast Missouri State University athletics department.  

They cheer at all home football games, home men's and women's basketball games, tournament appearances, occasional volleyball games, and other appearances around campus and the community.

-The Southeast MO State Cheerleading Team has practice 2-3 times a week and workouts twice a week throughout the season.  We also have scheduled practices and games throughout the summer and over semester breaks.

-The university supplies the cheerleaders with work out facilities, academic resources, athletic trainers, official uniforms, warm-up jackets, megaphones, and poms.

-Scholarships are awarded to every cheerleader, ranging from $250 to over $1000, increasing with seniority on the squad.  Additional scholarship money can be awarded for out-of-state students, captains, and scholar-athletes.  

Team and personal goals are established in August for the upcoming football and basketball seasons.  Achievements expectations include:

1.  Attain a team GPA of 3.0 or higher;

2.  Inspire athletic teams by creating an energizing and entertaining environment for the crowd;

3.  Maintain high quality performances at all events;
4.  Increase outreach to Cape Girardeau and the southeast Missouri area to promote

     the university’s athletic teams;

5.  To represent Southeast Athletics with dignity, pride and professionalism at all times; and
6.  Have fun!

Records:

Most Valuable Cheerleaders- Lauren Bodenschatz, Ben Stallons, and Jessica Bueter

Scholar Athletes: Lauren Bodenschatz, Derrick Gluck, Steven Brownlee, Alli Job, Mollie Laramore, David Massey, Bri Pegg, Kodie Edmonds, Lauren Schaefer, Jessica Bueter, Hillary Craig, Allie Weber, Taylor Johnson, Taylor Morse, Kathryn Hermann, Lindsey Leathers

Most Valuable Cheerleaders - Amanda Hondel, Ben Stallons, and Megan Purcell

Scholar Athletes: Steve Brownlee, Patrick Shelton, Derrick Gluck, Amanda Hondel, Lauren Bodenschatz, Lauren Schaefer, Alli Job, Megan Purcell, Monica Carlson, Jessica Bueter,

Caitlyn Dunning,  Allie Weber

UCA Camp: Most Collegiate Award, 3rd Place UCA Camp Fight Song, 3rd Place UCA Camp Chant

2007-2008

Most Valuable Cheerleaders - Rachel Rife and Ryan Shipp.
Scholar Athletes:  Kodie Edmonds 4.0, Lauren Bodenschatz 4.0, Lindsey Amick, Ray Brownlee, Scott Burle, Chelcy Holland, Amanda Hondel, Brooke Johnson, Kenna Moats, Josh Moore, Adam Peetz, Roxi Piche, Rachel Rife, Patrick Shelton, Kristen Smith, Lauren Straatmann, Ben Stricklin, Ashlee Vaughn.