Madeline Horne was hired as the Assistant Cheerleading Coach at Lees-McRae College on Jan. 4, 2020 by Head Cheerleading Coach Sally Wimberley. 

Horne, who graduated in May with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, was a former three-year member of the Bobcats’ cheerleading squad, earning team captain status during her final year.

“I am very excited to begin working with the cheerleading team again,” said Horne. “My time as a Lees-McRae cheerleader was nothing short of phenomenal. I look forward to being part of the staff as I work to continue to provide a positive and welcoming environment for current and incoming Bobcat cheerleaders.”

In addition to becoming a team captain during her final season in Banner Elk, Horne was the 2018 Rookie of the Year and claimed a departmental CATSPY award. The former Program Director at the Linville YMCA, Horne will bring leadership to the program’s coaching staff as she was the vice president of the Order of the Tower at Lees-McRae as well as an award-winning resident life officer during her senior year.