With the guidance of a new coach, the Penn State McKeesport cheerleaders are ready to begin the new season.

Coach Maureen Rebmann, also the cheerleading coach at West Mifflin Middle School, brings experience to the position in her first year at PSM.

The squad includes Colleen Rebmann, Jillian Stash, Megan Rowles, Kim Campbell, Kristin DiFranco, Kweilyn Greene, Stephanie Witkowski, Chereen Fenus, Debbie Clager, Kevin Miklusko, Dave Boykin, Keith Kanaan, and Sean Lynch.

“We have come a long way since last year,” said Colleen Rebmann, squad co-captain.

“We have so much talent this year. We all work really well together, and I feel this is our year to shine,” said Stash, the other squad co-captain.

The squad will compete in numerous competitions and appear at all home basketball games and several away games. Male members are a new addition this year and will help handle lifts and other stunts. The cheerleaders will be wearing new uniforms.