WEST HAVEN, Sept. 6, 2019 — West Haven High School varsity cheerleaders, holding citations from left, sophomore Tianna Greene, senior Destiny Barnett and junior Carly Cambino receive a General Assembly citation from state Rep. Charles J. Ferraro, R-West Haven, fourth from left, and a citation from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, fourth from right, on Thursday, Sept. 5, for being named 2019 UCA All-American cheerleaders.

Joining the ceremony, organized by Ferraro, are, from left, Councilman Peter V. Massaro, D-6; City Council Chairman Ronald M. Quagliani, D-at large; state Rep. Dorinda Borer, D-West Haven; West Haven High cheerleading coach Bridgette Hoskie and assistant coach Kristen Teshoney; state Rep. Michael A. DiMassa, D-West Haven; Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton, D-5; and City Council Minority Leader Richard DePalma, R-at large.

The national cheerleading honor is given annually by the Universal Cheerleaders Association to select individuals who exemplify showmanship, poise, technique and crowd-leading skills.

(City Photo)