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2009 Cheerleading Olympics and Duck Pluck
On Sunday October 25, (7) District XI Cheerleading Teams participated in the Second Annual Cheerleading Olympics and Duck Pluck for Children Battling Cancer.
Competing Teams: Nazareth, Panther Valley, Pocono Mountain West, Emmaus, Catasauqua, and Northampton. (6) Teams were forced out of the competition due to football games being rescheduled due to the weather and/or the flu.
The Teams competed in seven events (Human Centipede, Blind Tennis Ball Toss, Card Board Shuffle, and Balloon Toss, 400 Meter Tricycle Relay, Pizza Relay and the Balloon Pass Relay) that tested their skills, coordination and team work. Points were awarded for each competition based on the teams finishing position. The last event (Balloon Relay) provided double points. Northampton High School won the Pizza Relay and get a team pizza party for the effort.
The top three teams were awarded trophies and Duck Medals.
- 1st place - Northampton - 34 Points
- 2nd place - Pocono Mountain West - 30 Points
- 3rd place - Emmaus - 28 Points
The Cheerleaders adopted Ducks out from July – October with Nazareth High School Adopting out 800 plus ducks and winning the 2009 Quacker Award.
After the Competition the Cheerleading Teams tossed out the 3700 Ducks onto the field.
The invited celebrities and cheerleaders picked 34 Ducks out of the Flock for the 34 prizes.
2009 Duck Pluck Winners!
- Ellen Klose – 5lb Chocolate Bar
- A Fedor – David Akers Autographed Eagles Jersey
- Amanda Martin – Philadelphia Phillies Blanket and Pumpkin Set
- Audrey Cole – Car DVD Player and Case
- Denyse Edwards. Chris Donchez, Joane Delong, Danielle Procho, James Barnes – Cascade Lodge Gift Certificates
- Mary Beers – CJ Wagner’s Gift Certificate and Assante’s Restaurant Gift Cert.
- Beth Williams – CJ Wagner’s Gift Cert and Bada Bing Gift Cert.
- Coffee Break Basket – Robert George
- Duck Basket – Rachel Konieczny
- Duck Basket – Beth Williams
- Denise Anderton – Dunderbak’s Gift Cert.
- David and Marie Cutler – Dunderbak’s Gift Cert.
- European Gift Basket – Wendy Mason
- Fragrance Set – Marianna Oswald
- Alligator Hunting Trip – Audrey Cole
- Golf Cooler Bag and Bada Bing Gift Cert – Donna Gasper
- Whirlpool Microwave and Hershey Kiss Dish – Joe Kochanasz
- IPod head phones – Heidi Warman
- Italian Gift Basket – Carl Tiers
- Macy’s $500 Shopping Spree – Mike Gieniec
- $100 Missing Piece Gift Cert – Josh Ziatyk
- BIG 33 Autographed Football and Penn State Football with Golf Cooler Bag – M. Potter
- Spread the Joy Gift Box Set – Mindy Williams
- TC Salon Gift Cert. – Kim Heil
- Thomas Kinkade Holiday Night the Light Piece Ornament – Rachel Chapkovich
- Trip to Bethany Beach – Alyssa Schuster
- 42” LCD/HD TV – Samuel Tade
- Vera Bradley Bag – Chris Kenney
- Vera Bradley Purse – Marjorie Edinger
- Whirl Pool Washer and Dryer – Diana Macsisak
We would like to give A BIG Thank you to Mike Schneider for his time to make the event a success at Northampton High School Stadium.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a Duck to Help Children Battling Cancer. May your upcoming Holiday Season be as bright as the smiles you have created with your support.
Angel 34 Duck Pluck Winners 2008
- (1) Keith Hatcher – Barnes and Nobles Gift Certificate
- (2) Kim Galeaon – Digital Camera
- (3) Bollinger’s Electric - $100.00 Savings Bond
- (4) Neil Magnus - $100.00 Savings Bond
- (5) Debora Swann – MP3 Player
- (6) Lisa Baron – Bravo Gift Certificate
- (7) Glenn Anthony – Vera Bradley Collection
- (8) Michael and Kaitlyn Rhoads – Dimaio’s Gift Certificate
- (9) Howard Stevens – Bath and Body Basket
- (10) Michael and Kaitlyn Rhoads – Small Boom Box
- (11) Michael and Kaitlyn Rhoads – Wii Game
- (12) Sue Smith – AAA Membership
- (13) Mary Ann Schaeffer – Dorney Park Tickets
- (14) Gloria Kern – Mivajo’s Gift Certificate
- (15) Allen Schiaffino – Popcorn Box
- (16) John Meckes – Lehigh Valley Mall Gift Certificate
- (17) Donna Kressley – Penn State Basket
- (18) Anne Akerson – Arbonne Basket
- (19) Lori Keller - $75 Gift Certificate to Hampton Lanes
- (20) Lloyd Sweigert - $50 Gift Certificate to Hampton Lanes
- (21) Karen Eddinger – T C Salon Gift Certificate
- (22) Staff Sgt. David Lineberry – Bath and Body Basket
- (23) Helen Breiner – Microwave
- (24) Brady Behr – Lowes Gift Card
- (25) Alli Hammer – Macy Fragrance Bag
- (26) Maria Dittre – Jack Nickalaus Print
- (27) Joe Deering – GPS
- (28) Susan Batt – Kitchen and Wine Basket
- (29) Sue Trexler - Large Boom Box
- (30) Lois Doyle – Macy’s Fragrance Bag
- (31) Karen Sampson – Hot Tub
- (32) Susan Trainer - Gas Grill
- (33) Leland Sheriff – Portable DVD Player
- (34) Chuck and Linda Johnson – Plasma TV
Thank you to District XI Cheerleading Teams, Felines and Fidos and KNBT Bank “A Branch of National Penn” for selling the Ducks.
4,300 Ducks were adopted out for our 1st Annual Duck Pluck held at Northampton High School Al Erdosy Stadium on Saturday October 18th. Before the Duck Pluck Event, the Cheerleading Teams from District XI Competed in the first ever Cheerleading Olympics sponsored by Angel 34. Teams competed in 7 events. Some of the events: Human Tunnel Race, Shuffle Board Relay, Pizza Delivery Relay, Pinkie Link Balloon Relay, and the Blindfolded Football Catch. Teams: Pocono Mtn. West, Pocono Mtn. East, Whitehall, Bangor, Dieruff, Emmaus, Freedom, Northampton, Nazareth, Easton, and Catasauqua. All the teams did a great job and it came down to the last event to determine our winners.
- First Place – Nazareth 53 Points
- Second Place – Emmaus 52 Points
- Third Place – Dieruff 51 Points
It was amazing to see 5,000 Ducks on the field!
Out of the 5,000 Ducks 34 Ducks were plucked from the flock and matched up with one of the 34 prizes. The 34th Duck was the Grand Prize Winner (Plasma TV) Our special guests and honorees randomly plucked the ducks that were scattered across the field by the cheerleading teams. I never knew that it could rain ducks.
A BIG Heart
Even before the big event on October 18th the Cheerleading Teams were hard at work. During September the Cheerleading Teams of District XI did events at Friday Night Football games to help create awareness and funds for children battling cancer (Friday Nights for Hope). The teams got very creative at the games to bring their mission across. Teams did can and megaphone coin drives, Angel cutouts and chain link sales, t-shirt sales, gold ribbon sales, business can collections, Eat out with the Slater’s events, and numerous other activities to help make a difference. Troy Hein from Channel 69 announced how much was raised on the Friday Night Program (The BIG Ticket).
A total of $19, 993.00 was raised by the Teams during the Friday Nights for Hope Campaign. Bangor High School won the Sweet Pea Award for its efforts. The Slater Cheerleading Team raised $7,300.00. The Koncrete Kids Cheerleading Team won the BIG Quacker Award by selling the most ducks (583).
Community Bank Makes a Ducky of an Impact
KNBT Bank did a great job in the month of September (Childhood Cancer Awareness Month) by selling ducks in all their Northampton and Lehigh Valley Branches. Every branch that you visited during the month of September you saw those cute yellow ducks everywhere. The winning branch (Allentown PPL Branch led by Joyce Crosby) sold the most ducks and won the BIG Quacker Award for 2008.
A BIG Thank you to our Gold Ribbon Sponsors who helped make our events possible: KNBT – Bollinger’s Electric – Stanglein’s Veterinarian – Missing Piece – Scribble and Drips – Felines and Fidos – The BIG Ticket – Hatfield – Destinctive Fence – Pepsi
A special thank you via-media and Adams Outdoor Advertising for helping us with promoting our events.
Thank you to everyone who adopted a duck and for making a difference in the fight against Childhood Cancer. Give a Quack for a Cure.
2007 Angel 34 Walk for Childhood Cancer &
Race Against Time
The 2007 Angel Walk and 5k/10k Race Against Time had 40+ walkers and over 60 runners to help raise over $6,000 for children battling cancer.
This year's overall winners are:
- Women's 5k: Robin Bok - 22:30
- Men's 5k: Aaron Panay - 20:54
- Women's 10k: Ashley Jioilie - 53:20
- Men's 10k: Eric Makorsky - 35:27 (new course record!)
Notre Dame High School Makes a Difference!
On December 20th, Angel 34 President Doug Sheriff and Treasurer Cheryl Wojiciki were invited to Notre Dame Green Pond by Junior Class Vice President Mary Kate Baran for a special presentation. The program began by student council executive board president Rachel Stocker presenting Doug with a $2,000 check for the foundation. Each month, Notre Dame High School chooses charities that will help make the student body more aware of those less fortunate in the world. Following the presentation, Doug provided a thirty minute motivational talk, "Defining a Champion". After his presentation, Notre Dame High School Principal Joseph Kramer, Athletic Director Tony Koury, and Rachele Stocker were presented with the "Sweet Pea" award from Angel 34. This award signifies those who make a difference in children's lives! Also, Graham (the Kay's Jewelry dog) was awarded as a gift to the school.
A big thank you to the entire student body, administrators/staff of Notre Dame High School and Cheryl Fenton, student council moderator!
Angel 34 Makes a Surprise Visit!
Angel 34 President Doug Sheriff made a surprise visit to the Muhlenburg Specialty Care Center to see Willy, a patient at the center. Willy received two tickets to the December 31st Eagles game versus the Atlanta Falcons! Willy, a big Eagles fan, will be a first-time visitor to The Link.
2006 Sports Memorabilia Auction
November 30th saw many gathered at Starters Riverport to support Angel 34's continuing mission to support children and their families during their battle with pediatric cancer. Over $9,200 was raised during an evening of silent and lives auctions! A special appearance by Emily Wills, Miss Pennsylvania 2006, enhanced the atmosphere of the event! Thank you to all our supporters for making the night a success!
2006 Field Hockey Classic
2006 3rd Annual Angel Walk (and Run!)
Race Results
WOMEN'S 5K Run
1. Amy Chapman (34) 55 23:08.0 Bethlehem, PA
2. Trish Ninos (43) 53 23:56.0 Walnutport, PA
3. Alicia Smith (25) 52 24:54.0 Pottstown, PA
4. Karen Miller (35) 58 25:14.0 Coplay, PA
5. Jessica Wesner (35) 68 26:00.0 Germansville, PA
6. Cheri Fager (39) 62 26:00.2 New Tripoli, PA
7. Jenny Crietz (40) 67 26:05.0 Germansville, PA
8. Williams Kelsey (17) 57 26:07.0 Triechlers, PA
9. Vicki Sidleck (36) 54 26:22.0 , PA
10. Shannon Carr (22) 60 29:14.0 Whitehall, PA
11. Erica Flickinger (28) 69 29:14.2 Macungie, PA
12. Corrina Heffelfinger (42) 61 30:57.0 Palmerton, PA
13. Megan Hull (13) 66 33:18.0 Nazareth, PA
14. Kelsey Schrader (12) 64 33:18.2 Northampton, PA
15. Lisa Figueroa (34) 63 33:29.0 Quakertown, PA
16. Kandis Schrader (28) 65 34:53.0 Northampton, PA
17. Jenna Jebitsch (30) 56 38:01.0 Allentown, PA
18. Mary Beth Mayernik (31) 51 38:02.0 Allentown, PA
MEN'S 5K Run
1. Craig Sheckler (37) 7 20:49.0 Macungie, PA
2. Dan Bergey (29) 2 24:53.0 Wyomissing, PA
3. Chris Stamper (40) 1 26:16.0 Northampton, PA
4. Barrie Carr (49) 3 29:48.0 Whitehall, PA
5. Richard Frederick (61) 6 31:08.0 Whitehall, PA
6. George Anthony (53) 4 36:31.0 Northampton, PA
WOMEN'S 10k Run
1. Michele Hovak (18) 154 55:14.0 Walnutport, PA
2. Holly Imlay (33) 152 64:09.0 Allentown, PA
3. Emily Bossons (17) 153 67:09.0 Catty, PA
MEN'S 10k Run
1. Christopher Orem (40) 109 44:08.0 Tatamy, PA
2. Bill DiMier (28) 106 46:36.0 Bethlehem, PA
3. Chuck McLagen (45) 105 46:55.0 Wind Gap, PA
4. Chris Hoffman (42) 111 47:55.0 Allentown, PA
5. Gerry McNally (46) 108 49:00.0 Allentown, PA
6. Jay Orourke (47) 103 50:03.0 , PA
7. James Lisiecko (48) 107 51:03.0 Bath, PA
8. Tom Lahovski (59) 101 55:33.0 Allentown, PA
9. Tyler Lakatosh (16) 110 55:56.0 Northampton, PA
10. Ralph Romano (42) 104 60:08.0 Allentown, PA
11. Carlos Fazenda (60) 102 67:49.0 Bethlehem, PA
Phillies Game!
2006 Spring Luau!
A Big Kiss in Hershey!
Moo for a Cure for Childhood Cancer
Check out the pictures below!
The 2005 Angel Walk was a huge success!
Check out these pictures from the 2005 April Gala!
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ICEE Machine Induction
Lehigh Valley Hospital
April 14, 2005
