Inside Bonneville’s Champion Cheer Team

Almaise Le Gall
Staff Writer
  On February 8, 2025, Bonneville High School’s cheer team became district champions, securing their path to defend their title as champion at State. Currently there are 35 team members who are supporting Bonneville every game. Two team members agreed to give more information about the cheer and their experience. The first one to be interviewed was Max Toussaint, a senior at Bonneville.
  Max Toussaint started cheering his freshman year because one of the other cheerleaders, Jaci Hegsted, a senior, invited him to show up at a practice. Training for cheer happens “Monday through Friday, in the morning or the afternoon, depending on the day,” Toussaint shared. They have training for tumbling once a week. Toussaint explained that cheering helped him in many aspects, especially his body control and being more confident. Thanks to the cheer team, he now cares less about what people think. Toussaint added that he was inspired by another boy, who graduated two years ago. At that time, he was the only boy on the cheer team, which helped Toussaint feel more comfortable despite the judgement he faced for being a male cheerleader, as he knew he was not alone. Toussaint explained that he showed up every day and worked hard for his coach, she was a huge source of motivation for him. “She works hard and shows up every day, so I wanted to do it for her,” he declared. Toussaint mentioned that he was feeling conflicted about leaving the cheer team in a few weeks even if he is planning on continuing the cheer in college after he leaves BHS. After Toussaint shared his thoughts, another cheerleader on the team, Quincy Frasure, offered her insight regarding the team. 
  Quincy Frasure is a freshman at BHS, she just started cheering this year. However, she did competitive dance and tumbling that helped her to remember choreography and routines. She chose to be a part of the team because of her past experiences in those sports and because she thought that the Bonneville cheer team was talented. Whether they are giving advice or critics, they are always there to help you improve. She loves cheering and is planning to do it every year in high school. Her goal on the team is clear: “Go to state and win!” she exclaimed. 
  Finally, they both gave the same advice for the future freshmen who would like to be a part of the team. “Keep working hard and show up every day,” expressed Toussaint. According to Frasure, practicing at home is the key to success. The Bonneville Buzz wants to encourage every BHS faculty and student to support their cheer team as they leave for State in Boise on February 27th and 28th. 

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