Cheerleading and dance teams from four Newark Public Schools were victorious in the 27th Annual Cheer Fest held at Six Flags Great Adventures in Jackson, New Jersey on Saturday.
According to Six Flags officials, this year's event was open to public, private schools, recreation, and All-Star teams from around the state.
The competition took place at the Movietown Arena on a 42' x 54' spring floor in an outdoor setting with about 40 teams competing officials said.
The winning categories were the following:
**Newark Central High School** (High School Varsity Division ) 1st Place - Second year in a row
**Newark University High School** (High School Varsity Division) 2nd place
**Barringer High School**(High School Varsity Co-Ed Division) 1st Place
**Marion P. Thomas Charter School**:
Primary School - 1st Place
Middle School - 2nd place
Congratulations to the ladies, gentlemen, coaches, parents, and school officials for a job well done.