r The Merit Academy Cheerleaders recently competed in their first regional tournament for 1A schools. In the last three years, the cheer team has gone from four girls to an almost 20-member co-ed team. Cheer teams were judged on jumps, cheer, dance and stunting. The team won their division and was scheduled to compete against Tintic High School for the 1A state cheerleading title at the state tournament on Jan. 28. Merit Academy is located in Springville. – By Xanthe Hardy
