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Florida Southern 
cheerleading roster announced 

LAKELAND, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2004) - Florida Southern College announced its 2004-2005 cheerleading roster. Tryouts were held earlier this month. In addition to home games, the squad will accompany teams during regional play. 

The following students are members of the squad: 

Captain - Rodobaldo "Roly" Gonzalez III, a senior majoring in communication: public relations, is the son of Rodobaldo Gonzalez and Sheila Gonzalez, of Buffalo, N.Y. 

Jen Algren, a freshman, is majoring in psychology. She is the daughter of Gregory Algren of Port St. Lucie, Fla. and Laura Algren of Largo, Fla. 

Ann Ciciolla is a freshman majoring in business administration: management. She is the daughter of Vincenzo and Diane Ciciolla of Pompano Beach, Fla.

Lauren DeSpain, a freshman, is majoring in communication: public relations. She is the daughter of Allen and Lynne DeSpain of Plant City, Fla.

Lauren Elmhorst is a sophomore majoring in sociology. She is the daughter of Frederick and Michelle Elmhorst of Lakeland, Fla. 

Karen Farrow is a sophomore majoring in business administration: management. She is the daughter of Michael and Rosemary Farrow of Burlington, Mass. 

Charles Hon, a junior, is majoring in criminology. He is the son of Dr. Charles and Corazon Hon of Wilton, Conn. 

Kristin Houk, a junior, is majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Patrice Houk of Lakeland, Fla.

Jennifer Masterson is a senior majoring in sociology. She is the daughter of James and Barbara Masterson of Boca Raton, Fla. 

Leslie Rodda is a senior majoring in sociology. She is the daughter of John and Becky Rodda of Lakeland, Fla. 

Brandi Simpson is a freshman majoring in biology. She is the daughter of Charles and Vicki Simpson of Lakeland, Fla. 

Parris Simpson is a junior majoring in communication: public relations. She is the daughter of Charles and Vicki Simpson of Lakeland, Fla. 

Erin Lyn Smith, a senior biology major, is the daughter of Kenneth and Saralyn Smith of Lakeland, Fla.

Jessica Ward is a sophomore majoring in religion. She is the daughter of Wendy Foster of Valrico, Fla. and Tyler Ward. 

For information about the cheerleading squad, please contact Katie McKenzie, FSC Cheerleading Coach at (863) 698-9209. 


About Florida Southern College
Founded in 1885, Florida Southern College is a private, comprehensive United Methodist college with a liberal arts core. The college maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 38 undergraduate majors and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, and nursing. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student/faculty ratio, provides strong student/faculty mentorship programs, boasts 24 NCAA Division II national championships, and is ranked by U. S. News and World Report as one of the top ten Southern Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelors. Located on scenic Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern is the home of the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.

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