JHS cheer holds 1st annual reunion

It’s been said time and again that “Once a Panther, always a Panther!”
The most recent proof came inside the highly popular Thirsty Beaver Hometown Pub and Grub in Smithfield during the First Annual Johnston High School Cheerleaders Reunion.
Enter former Head Coach Susan Parillo and one-time JHS cheers captain Fallon Davis who wanted to bring the spirit of cheer and Panther Pride together and include many former members who enjoyed – and were known – as one of the most talented and precisions squads around.
Thus, a total of 14 former JHS cheerleaders and Parillo – a.k.a. Johnston’s District Teacher of the Year in 2023 who is the health and physical education teacher at Winsor Hill Elementary School – was thrilled with the first-ever turnout.
The event included former cheerleaders of all ages, some that were involved as far back a 1999 as well as 2021 who provided spirit unlimited for the Panthers football, basketball, hockey and wrestling during Parillo’s tenure.
“We hope more cheers alumni will join us at our next event,” Davis, who was one of the 14 attendees offered. To which Parillo added: “This is the start of something special; we are hoping our cheers alumni group will continue to grow.”
Any former JHS cheerleaders who would like to join should email Parillo at sparillo@johnstonschools.org.