The cheerleaders of Mount Vernon Nazarene University soar to new heights both on and off the court.  MVNU cheerleaders are dedicated student-athletes who carry on the mission of providing an opportunity for ministry through athletics.

2010-2011 MVNU Cheerleaders from left to right: (Row 1) Stephanie Haring, Courtney Francis, Bryana Harris, Danielle Hobbs, Jada Rosado, and Melissa Keiser; (Row 2) Logan Coy, Lauren Davis, Erin DeLong, Jill Macklin, Jodi Horton, Sadie Danforth, Shiann Strodes , Leah Moore; (Row 3) Jomar Shaffer, Zach Snider, Mitch Mackenzie, Blake Moore, Casey Cougar, Kenny Dukes, Ryan Burris, and Arvin Griffen .

Cougar cheerleaders perform at basketball games.  Cheerleading tryouts are held in the spring for returning students and in the fall for freshmen and transfer students.  Material needed for tryouts is taught during the week of clinics prior to tryouts.  For more information or to have any questions, please feel free to contact the cheerleading coach, Jill Macklin, at (740) 392-5455 or jmacklin@mvnu.edu.

The cheerleaders participate in fund raisers throughout the school year.  Some of those include the annual Phonathon, cheer clinics, and hosting a cheer and dance competition for junior high and high school students.