Class of 2022

Bailei Schmitt

Years on Squad: 2

Favorite Memory: Showing off our Banana at the hotel in Ogden

Favorite Stunt: Ruby Slipper Lib

Favorite Pre-Game Ritual: Energy Drinks, Five on Black, and Jamming with Emily

Favorite Uniform: Rona!

Future Plans: Major in Biology at Montana State University with intent to pursue a career in Medicine

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A respected and inspiring role model, or just really cool

Looking back, what advice would you give to yourself for High School?

Don’t stress, nobody actually cares.

Who is your idol and why?

My parents have always worked incredibly hard and never give up. The drive and determination they possess has been a goal that I have strived to achieve. The kindness, selflessness, and ambitious attitudes that engulf my mother and father has led them to be my idols forever and always.

But Dolly Parton is a close second:)

What is one piece of advice that you would give to your fellow underclassmen cheerleaders?

Humbleness will get you further than anything else. Put in the work but don’t forget to be kind and have fun, it goes by a lot faster than you expect. You are all beautiful and strong girls, I cannot wait to see how far you will all go.

(Most importantly, make us proud and keep the fight for low ponies strong. I believe in you)

What is something you want to tell your coaches?

LET THEM WEAR LOW PONIES!!

Thank you for pushing me in so many different ways, the experience on this team has taught me so many life skills that I know will benefit me in the future. I feel confident in myself and leadership abilities because of this team. Having the knowledge I possess now puts me ahead in so many ways, I will miss everyone I have gotten to cheer with. I can’t wait to see where this program will go with you two leading the strong group of girls you always put together. Thank you for everything.

Final Thoughts:

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a great team, the skills, friendships, and memories that I have created will follow me throughout my life. This cheer family will always have a place in my heart, Go Bears!

Emily Blackford

Years on Squad: 4

Favorite Memory: State volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, and wrestling! I loved getting to travel with my team and cheer on my school!

Favorite Stunt: Corn Dog OR fronting baskets!

Favorite Food: ANY kind of pasta!

Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing

Favorite Netflix Binge: Gilmore Girls

Go to City Brew/ Starbucks Order: Sugar free raspberry charger with sugar free concentrate

Favorite Pre-Game Ritual: Red Bulls and “Girlfriend” by Avril Lavigne on the way to Daylis Stadium!! DUBS!

Favorite Uniform: Rona

Future Plans: I plan to attend college and get my nursing degree.

Greatest Accomplishment: One of my biggest accomplishments in cheer was being voted on by my peers to be a captain for my amazing team! Love you guys! #GOBEARS

What do you want to be when you grow up? I plan on pursuing a career in nursing. After this I plan to become a Nurse Practitioner.

Looking back, what advice would you give to yourself for High School? Be yourself! Your life is not yours if you always care what others think!

Who is your idol and why? My parents are my biggest inspiration because they have always set an amazing example for me. I owe them everything and I wouldn't be the person I am today without them! Love you guys more than anything!

What is one piece of advice that you would give to your fellow underclassmen cheerleaders? Have fun! Really take in the whole high school experience and be friends with everyone! Take lots of pictures! (You can never have too many!)

What is something you want to tell your coaches? Thank you so much for everything you do for this team! I know how much work you have put into this program and I am forever grateful that I got to be a part of such an amazing team! I will miss you so much and will take with me all the life lessons you have taught me the past 4 years!

Final Thoughts: Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout high school! I am so grateful for each and every person in my life! Love you!

Hailey Fenno

Years on Squad: 3

Favorite Memory: Singing Karaoke with Emily and Ella in the Missoula dorms after eating all the chocolate chip cookies at lunch

Favorite Stunt: ruby slipper liberty

Favorite Food: grilled cheese

Favorite Movie: The Notebook

Favorite Netflix Binge: Money Heist

Go to City Brew/ Starbucks Order: Grande extra iced white chocolate americano with honey and oat milk but only from City Brew

Favorite Pre-Game Ritual: Texting coach that I am running late because the Mazevo line to get a red bull was too long

Favorite Uniform: Anyone but Gladiator. . . but probably Vegas

Future Plans: it’s a surprise

Greatest Accomplishment: The amount of memories I have made throughout High School

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Ideally a trophy wife.

Looking back, what advice would you give to yourself for High School?

Listen to Momma Christy because she is probably right.

Who is your idol and why?

My mother will forever and always be the woman I aspire to even remotely resemble. That answer does not even need an explanation.

What is one piece of advice that you would give to your fellow underclassmen cheerleaders? Have Fun.

What is something you want to tell your coaches?

Tayler, thank you for always being there for me and letting me steal all your snacks from your classroom. I really appreciated those daily sour punch straws.

Final Thoughts: Shoutout to grandma Mel for never missing a game. I love you to the moon and back!

Kirsten Hogstad

Years on Squad: 2

Favorite Memory: Walking around and shopping in Bozeman with the team

Favorite Stunt: Walk-in lib pop off

Favorite Food: Chicken alfredo & breadsticks from Olive Garden.

Favorite Movie: Grown Ups

Favorite Netflix Binge: Stranger Things

Go to City Brew/ Starbucks Order: Iced peach green tea with lemonade from Starbucks or huckleberry charger from city brew.

Favorite Pre-Game Ritual: Riding with Sarah while singing along to random songs

Favorite Uniform: Speed Bear

Future Plans: Attend college at MSU

Greatest Accomplishment: Keeping my grades up

What do you want to be when you grow up? Undecided.

Looking back, what advice would you give to yourself for High School? Don’t take anything for granted and enjoy every moment.

Who is your idol and why? Beyoncé because she is so confident in herself and is always spreading positivity.

What is one piece of advice that you would give to your fellow underclassmen cheerleaders? Take lots of pictures, spend time with friends, and enjoy every game you cheer for because one day it’ll all be over before you know it.

What is something you want to tell your coaches?

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience the excitement of cheering on my school in all sports!

Final Thoughts: I’ve formed a close bond with the girls on the team and I'm going to miss everyone so much!

Maddie Klawikowski

Years on Squad: 4

Favorite Memory: The gold rush football game my senior year, it was so fun to finally get the student section back. It was very bittersweet and the coolest feeling to have a little bit of normal again.

Favorite Stunt: Pyramids

Favorite Food: My mom’s fried rice.

Favorite Movie: Mamma Mia

Favorite Netflix Binge: Grey’s Anatomy

Go to City Brew/ Starbucks Order: Chai Tea

Favorite Pre-Game Ritual: Saying goodbye to my dogs before I leave and texting Ella to see who’s driving.

Favorite Uniform: Vegas

Future Plans: Attend college to obtain a bachelors in biology and masters in perfusion.

Greatest Accomplishment: Obtaining a high gpa while working 20 hours a week and being on the cheer team.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A perfusionist.

Looking back, what advice would you give to yourself for High School?

Don’t take everything for granted and don’t worry about what others think of you.

Who is your idol and why?

My mom is my idol and I aspire to be like her. She is one of the strongest people I know and doesn’t let anyone walk over her. I admire her perseverance and wisdom. I am lucky to be her daughter and hope to be as successful as she is.

What is one piece of advice that you would give to your fellow underclassmen cheerleaders?

Cherish everything and be kind to everyone. You all have so much potential and are going to do amazing things.

What is something you want to tell your coaches?

Thanks for helping me grow up and shape me into the person I am today. We have gone through a lot together and I am very thankful for your mentorship and friendship. I know that I can always come to you if something is wrong and that you will support me no matter what.

Final Thoughts:

Thanks to my family for always supporting me throughout high school and being my best friends in life. I don’t know what I would do without you guys.

Sarah Brownson

Years on Squad: 3

Favorite Memory: state basketball junior year

Favorite Stunt: walk in lib pop off

Favorite Food: Italian food

Favorite Movie: clueless

Favorite Netflix Binge: Greys anatomy

Go to City Brew/ Starbucks Order: iced chai tea with almond milk

Favorite Pre-Game Ritual: drinking as much caffeine as possible

Favorite Uniform: rona

Future Plans: undecided

Greatest Accomplishment: making the cheer team with only 1 year of experience

What do you want to be when you grow up? Rich. super rich.

Looking back, what advice would you give to yourself for High School? don’t focus so much on the little things

Who is your idol and why? my mom because she is the kindest person I know and is always looking out for others

What is one piece of advice that you would give to your fellow underclassmen cheerleaders? enjoy your time on the team with your friends and don’t take it for granted

What is something you want to tell your coaches? thank you for believing in me and giving me the chance to be on this team, and thank you for always pushing me to be my best self

Final Thoughts: GO BEARS!!!!