ROCKINGHAM — Senior cheerleader Tatum Rhyne has been named the Official Richmond County Female Athlete of the Week presented by HWY 55.
Fresh off of their second-place finish in the Sandhills Athletic Conference competition, Rhyne and the Richmond cheer team are entering their second full week of basketball season.
A two-year varsity cheerleader, Rhyne earned her first career Athlete of the Week recognition.
Athletic Profile
Year: Senior
Winter Sport: Cheerleading
Position: Front Spot
Years on Varsity: 2 Years
“CHEERING ON THE RAIDERS” WITH TATUM RHYNE
This semester, Rhyne is taking one class at Richmond Community College and three classes at the high school. At RichmondCC she’s enrolled in theater, and she’s taking English IV, civics and yearbook at Richmond.
“Yearbook is my favorite class,” Rhyne said. “I enjoy going around the school and taking pictures for the yearbook and working on that for everyone to enjoy.”
Rhyne is also a member of the Quill and Scroll Club, an honors society for students involved in journalism and scholastic publications.
Before the holiday break, the Richmond cheerleading team participated in the SAC competition held at Southern Lee High School. With a score of 216.7 points, the Lady Raiders placed second behind winner Pinecrest.
As a front spot, Rhyne’s job during the team’s performances was to assist the other bases during stunts and relieve some of the pressure. She also served as an extra person to catch the fliers and participated in jumps, cheers and the team’s dance.
The Richmond cheerleading team will participate in its second competition of the winter, the NCHSAA state competition, on Saturday, Dec. 3. The team is scheduled to perform at 1:50 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center.
RAPID RESPONSE VIDEO WITH TATUM RHYNE
In her video interview, Rhyne shares her thoughts on the team’s placement at the SAC competition and getting ready for states, talks about her favorite memory this season and explains how being a cheerleader has helped prepare her for after high school.
The Richmond Observer will publish its Official Richmond County Male Athlete of the Week soon.
