Friends and neighbors

The Lawrence High School Pom Squad recently competed at Baker University and received the “high score” superior trophy in the high school dance division. In July, the squad receive the top overall award at Emporia State University. The squad has five sophomores, five juniors and two seniors who participate in other activities such as band, choir, gymnastics, softball and volleyball. Back row, from left, are Cassie Carpenter, Amanda Naff and Micaela Hill. Middle row, from left, are Molly Hoss, Aftan Martin, Amanda Galyardt and Amanda Umholtz. Front row, from left, are Caitlyn Curtis, Samantha Hamm, Stacey Wales, Molly Green and Jillian Hill. Ashley Rigby, their coach, submitted the picture. Gwen Wedd also coaches the squad. Got a shot for Friends & Neighbors? Send it, along with your name, phone number and caption information, to Friends & Neighbors, P.O. Box 888, Lawrence 66044. For more Friends and Neighbors, go to www.lawrence.com/publish/postem/friends.