By Molly Seales

On Friday night, October 16, Riverdale Academy’s senior football players and cheerleaders were honored before the football game.  As they arrived to school, they were greeted with a “We Love Our Seniors” sign.  Senior presentations began at 6:00 p.m.  Each senior presented his or her mother with a rose during the presentation.

Senior football players honored were #1 Witt Almond, son of Winn and Dawn Almond; #2 Parker Almond, son of Will and Heather Almond; #4 Paul Messenger, son of Clay and Ashlie Messenger; and #10 Brennan Edie, son of Nathan Edie and Kelly Azlin. 

Senior cheerleaders honored were Tylee Adams, daughter of Tye and Amanda Adams; Ronda Black, daughter of Bobette Black; Abby Jones, daughter of David and Brandi Jones; Pacey Lindsey, daughter of John and Christie Lindsey; and Tinley Ogden, daughter of Stephen and Jamie McCoy.

As the seniors were called to the field, their favorite Riverdale memories and future plans were shared with the Riverdale fans.  Coach Jared Smelser presented the football boys with autographed footballs from the team, and Cheer Coach Kristi Spradley presented the cheerleaders with “senior cheerleader” t-shirts.

The senior boys dominated on the field for their senior night performance, and the cheerleaders had a blast doing their senior dance at halftime of the game.  The following night, the entire senior class was honored at a senior dinner hosted by Will and Heather Almond and John and Christie Lindsey. This is a great group of seniors that will greatly be missed both on and off the field next year.