High School names new cheer coach

The Whitehall High School cheer squad has a new head coach.

At their meeting last month, the Whitehall School Board of Trustees voted to approve the hire of Allissa Christensen.

"I'm excited to be working with a school that supports the Cheer program. That makes n big difference in my experience. I'm happy to share my talents," Christensen said.

The owner of the Christensen School of Dance in downtown Whitehall, Allissa is no stranger to teaching high school students. Christensen started student teaching when she was 15, and while in high school competed and continued to teach at several...