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Greater Lowell Tech celebrates varsity cheer team’s state championship
Summary
The Greater Lowell Tech varsity cheer team and coaches were recognized at the committee meeting after winning multiple titles including the Massachusetts Division 1 state championship; students and coaches described the work and teamwork behind the victory.
The Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School Committee recognized the winter varsity cheer team and coaches at its March meeting after the squad captured multiple titles, including the Massachusetts Division 1 state championship.
Superintendent director invited coaches Jen Riley and Maya Medina and the team forward, praising the group as "the definition of a team" and highlighting their perseverance and teamwork. Several student captains and members introduced themselves and spoke about what the program means to them; students named their technical programs alongside remarks about the team culture and long hours of practice.
Coach Jen Riley told the committee the team is "the most coachable team we've ever had," and celebrated the program as the school's first state champions in cheer. Students — representing carpentry, medical programs, hospitality, culinary, HVAC and health assisting — said the season's success reflected a strong commitment from teammates and coaches.
The committee applauded the team and coaches and wished them good luck in upcoming competitions.
Why it matters: the recognition highlights the intersection of vocational education and extracurricular success, and the students emphasized how their trade programs coexist with competitive athletics.
