Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) announced the 2024-25 Nighthawk Cheer Team and Mascot Friday. NPC hosted a tryout clinic and competition last week.

This year’s cheer team consists of students from four area high schools, a student from Little Rock and a student from Ft. Worth, Texas. Each member has more than two years of cheer and/or dance experience. Cheer Coach, Michelle Godwin said, “The enthusiasm of this team is palpable.”

This year’s team captain is Rose Whitley (Malvern). Other members include Julie Tyler (Ft. Worth, Texas), Erica Canada (Little Rock), Laura Stillwell (Mountain Pine), Rylee-Anne Jones (Mountain Pine), Laekyn English (Malvern), and Breanna Brown (Hot Springs).

Brown (Hot Springs) was selected as the campus mascot and will represent NPC as Nox the Nighthawk this year.

“My expectation for the team this year is to encourage school spirit and ignite a sense of NPC pride,” said Godwin.


Publishers Note about National Park College

At National Park College, the commitment is twofold: they prioritize affordable tuition without compromising on the quality of education. This dedication has solidified their position as one of the most outstanding educational values in the nation.

The alumni’s accomplishments speak volumes—they’ve ventured into diverse fields, becoming professors, politicians, educators, law enforcement professionals, lawyers, physicians, nurses, and beyond. Notably, many of their graduates seamlessly transition to four-year institutions, where statistics show community college attendees often outperform their peers in terms of academic performance.

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