Whitworth Whitworth University has a 12-15 member co-ed 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 2008-2009 Whitworth Cheer Squad has already been selected. Please check back early spring 2009 for 2009-2010 tryout information.

Cheer Coaches

Diana Ithomitis is a 2005 Whitworth alum. 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 second year coaching.

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 5th 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."

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

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