Cheer Squad

Whitworth University has a 8-10 member all-girl cheer squad. We cheer at home football and basketball games. The Whitworth cheer program includes dancing, tumbling, stunting, and cheerleading. Please contact Coach Diana Ithomitis with any questions. Go Pirates!

The 2009-2010 Whitworth Cheer Squad has already been selected. Exclusive (by invitation only) tryouts for basketball season may be offered on a student by student basis. Please contact Coach Diana Ithomitis if you are interested in cheering for Whitworth Pirate Basketball for the 2009-2010 season.

Tryout dates for the 2010-2011 season will be posted early spring. Please be sure to check back for tryout information.

Cheer Coaches

Diana Ithomitis is a 2005 Whitworth alumni. She cheered her freshman year as a flier, and loved the experience. “Cheer gave me a chance to get involved at Whitworth, and my favorite part of cheerleading was partner stunting.” Diana grew up as a gymnast, so cheerleading fit her athletic abilities. After graduating with a psychology degree, Diana married, and now works for Gonzaga University as an event planner. This is her third year coaching.

Diana Ithomitis
(509) 879-8434
dithomitis@whitworth.edu

Jennifer Linder has an extensive background in dance and cheerleading. She was a member of the Northwestern College dance team and Eastern Washington University's Dance Force. She was also a three year Varsity letter athlete on Eastern Washington University's Co-ed and All-Girl cheer squads. Jennifer was the head cheer coach at Cheney High School for 7 years and is in her 6th year coaching at Whitworth University. Along with coaching Jennifer has instructed several dance classes and cheer camps. Jennifer enjoys coaching at Whitworth especially because "the students are dedicated to the program and work hard at making it the best it can be."

Jennifer Linder
(509) 701-9378
jmmatheis@hotmail.com