GREENVILLE, Pa.— The Thiel College cheer team took first place Wednesday at Gannon University and earned the program’s fourth straight bid to the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Thiel’s first place Wednesday was in the 45 Second Crowd Segment. The Tomcats earned Silver and Bronze bids to the NCA College Nationals and also earned the Most Spirited Award and the Superior Ribbon Award for Evaluation of Camp Skills.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.