Cheer

Saint John School Cheer strives to build confidence and self-esteem through determination and empowerment. We expect our squad to engage, improve, and be involved by expressing their pride in our school, our faith, and our community. The team is trained through a series of drills, skills building, choreography, cheer motions, expression, tumbling, low level gymnastics and prep stunting skills. Our team goal is to enjoy the sport of Cheerleading and to be representatives of Saint John School spirit while preparing for and performing at Pep Rallies, Catholic Schools Week, SJS Basketball Games, the annual Jamboree, and community events like the Wellesley Celebrations Committee and Veterans Parade.

Cheer is offered after school in the Winter and Spring sessions to Prekindergarten through Grade 6 students. All levels of skill and experience are welcome with no previous cheer experience required to participate. If you are interested in cheer, teamwork, school spirit, challenging yourself and engaging with your friends and community we hope you join our Cheer Squad for the 2025-2026 school year!

Meet Our Coaches

Odessa Sanchez

Graduate of Boston University Medical School of Biomedical Studies, Sanchez is currently the head coach of Wellesley High School's Cheer Team and has been since 2015. Sanchez is the former cheer director for South End Titans Pop Warner Cheer Organization, a dedicated community volunteer and a female empowerment advocate. She has served as an innovator of school spirit, mentor of sportsmanship and accountability, and a very capable instructor of cheer and spirit leading.