Varsity cheer welcomes new coach for the 2014-2015 season

A new cheer season began March 21 with new members and a new coach. Caryn Seed, a Special Education teacher, will take over varsity cheer head coach, Amanda Lannan’s, position.

Lannan will retire from the coaching position to focus on her family and personal life after dedicating it to cheer for the last seven years.

“It is sad to say that I will not be the cheer sponsor, but it is a new chapter in my life to begin focusing on other areas,” Lannan said.

Seed cheered her freshman through senior year at Duncanville High School and was on the competition team that went to NCA Nationals all four years she attended DHS. She danced as a child too.

“I love going to competition and competing. It is one of my favorite things,” Seed said. “I like to get my groove on too.”

Seed has high expectations coming into the program.

“Expectations I have are for everyone to try their best in everything they do,” Seed said. “As well as respect each other and work together as a team.”

Seed decided to be the coach a month ago and was quickly approved.

“I hope that all the girls on the squad are as excited as I am because I think this year will be a lot of fun,” Seed said.

When she is not watching the Yankees or reality TV, Seed likes to sing.

Seed began her career at east right before Christmas break this school year. She is married to her high school sweetheart who she shares two puppies with, Buster a beagle and Riley a black lab.

2014-2015 varsity members:

Kyleigh Anderson            Brittany Pierce

Hannah Burns                    Amanda Reynolds

Jourdan Delacruz             Taylor Veracruz

Zoe Ferraro                        Zachary Wilson

Ciara Flemons

Mya George

Alexis Hargrow

Kati Klakamp

Ivy Laporte

Monica Lara