WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY CHEERLEADING
Who We Are
Wake Forest Cheer is proud to represent the Demon Deacons on and off the field. Our team supports Wake Forest Athletics year-round by leading traditions, engaging fans, and creating an exciting game day atmosphere at football, men’s and women’s basketball, and other campus events. In addition to their work on the sidelines, team members participate in campus spirit initiatives, community outreach, and select competitions that showcase their athletic and performance skills. Wake Forest Cheer is built on school spirit, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence—helping carry on the proud traditions of Demon Deacon athletics.
2025-26 Cheer Roster
AJ Engstrom
Freshman
Dallas, TX
Alaina Bryne
Sophomore
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Alina Kazarian
Junior
Oviedo, FL
Allie Camp
Freshman
Raleigh, NC
April Moss
Senior
Savannah, GA
Asha Roland
Junior
Anderson, SC
Ava Dowden
Junior
Fairhope, AL
Ava Frammartino
Freshman
Hudson, OH
Ava Ryann Winslow
Sophomore
Chapel Hill, NC
Bella Lewis
Junior
Columbus, OH
Carson Dabbs
Sophomore
Knoxville, TN
Cate Cothrum
Sophomore
Dallas, TX
Connally Hobbs
Senior
Atlanta, GA
Courtney Campbell
Junior
Wake Forest, NC
Eleanor Schmidt
Freshman
Washington DC
Elizabeth Davis
Sophomore
Burlington, NC
Ella Schmulen
Sophomore
Houston, TX
Emily Murphy
Senior
Garden City, NY
Emma Belasco
Sophomore
Glen Rock, NJ
Emma Rowe
Senior
Sebring, FL
Evelyn Apazidis
Sophomore
Long Island, NY
Jessica Barry
Junior
Morrisville, NC
Jordan Monteith
Senior
Raleigh, NC
Josh Wallace
Sophomore
Charlotte, NC
Kaitlin Frate
Sophomore
Huntersville, NC
Kayla Linville
Senior
Shakopee, MN
Laine Abbinante
Senior
Naperville, IL
Lauren Inazu
Freshman
St. Louis, MO
Lauren Schmidt
Sophomore
Reno, NV
Lillie Calledwell
Sophomore
Conover, NC
Logan Sullivan
Junior
Charlotte, NC
Madi Arluk
Junior
Charlotte, NC
Melina Kuehn
Freshman
Raleigh, NC
Mia Rosenthal
Freshman
Sarasota, FL
Micaela Creo
Senior
Malverne, NY
Morgan Salvino
Senior
Charlotte, NC
Natalia House
Senior
Salisbury, NC
Olivia Jones
Sophomore
Nashville, TN
Olivia Lyons
Sophomore
Memphis, TN
Ovadyah Holmes
Freshman
Charlotte, NC
Rania Hart
Senior
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Riley Mann
Senior
Fort Myers, FL
Sophia Hoover
Freshman
Pfafftown, NC
Sydney Scurlock
Freshman
Charlotte, NC
Wake Forest Cheer Tryout Information
Looking to become a member of the Demon Deacon Cheer Squad? Wake Forest Cheer is looking for passionate, hardworking athletes who want to showcase their skills, build lifelong friendships, and bring the energy on gamedays. As a member of the squad, you’ll represent Wake Forest at athletic events, campus traditions, and community appearances—while carrying on one of the University’s most spirited traditions. Ready to take the next step? Click the button below to learn more about tryouts, requirements, and how you can become part of Wake Forest Cheer!
Prospect Inquiry Forms
Interested in being recruited by our team? Fill out the prospect inquiry form that corresponds with the year you'd like to join for more information.
Cheer Camps and Clinics
Ready to take your skills to the next level? Join us at one of our upcoming clinics and see what it’s like to be part of the Demon Deacon Cheer. More information on upcoming clinics will be released soon.
Jr. Spirit Information
Wake Forest Spirit will be hosting a Junior Spirit Day on Saturday, February 7 at the men's basketball game against Louisville. Registrants must be between the ages 5 and 12, and will have the opportunity to participate in a pregame clinic and also perform on the court at halftime of the game!
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