The Chester High School Dance Team was the special guest performer Wednesday January 17 at Southern Illinois University. The group performed at halftime of the SIU vs Bradley basketball game. The Dance Team received rave reviews from the SIU Shakers Dance Team, SIU Administration as well as the 4,614 fans that were on hand. The City of Chester had approximately 75 people that traveled to the Banterra Center to support the CHS Dance Team. Pictured are (Front row, left to right) Amanda Kennon, Josalynn Anaya, Grace Welborn, and Kaylie Springston. (Second row, left to right) Emma Murphy, Mirra Krieg, Tia Martinez, and Whitney Sulser. (Back row, left to right) Ashley Govero, Peyton Parker, Annah Helvey Ahring, Katie Werner, Hayden Cartwright, and Southern LaChance. The Dance Team is coached by Head Coach, Adrianne Kern, Bailey Misuraca, and Emily Eggemeyer. Jim Beers Photo
Chester High School junior, Mirra Krieg, daughter of Jeff and Krista Krieg, performs at halftime of the SIU vs Bradley basketball game Wednesday January 17. Krieg was dancing with her Chester High School Dance Team which was praised for the excellent performance. Jim Beers Photo
The Chester High School Dance Team warms up back stage and awaits the halftime buzzer to sound to send them onto the Banterra Center Court to perform for the 4,614 fans that are watching the Salukis host the Bradley Braves. The performance went without a hitch as fans gave the team a standing ovation following the performance. Jim Beers Photo
The Chester High School Dance Team takes center stage in front of 4,614 enthusiastic fans at halftime of the SIU vs Bradley Game Wednesday January 17. University staff, Saluki Shakers, and approximately 75 Chester fans thoroughly enjoyed the routine and praised the efforts and expertise of the Chester girls. Adrianne Kern, Bailey Misuraca, and Emily Eggemeyer coach the squad. Jim Beers Photo