KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — The Keuka College Department of Athletics has announced that Keuka College graduate Polly Dean '22 has been named the new Head Cheerleading Coach for the Wolves.

"As head coach of the Keuka College Cheerleading program and an alum of the team, I am looking forward to bringing out the potential of every team member and creating routines that the team enjoys," said Dean. "I'll challenge them to perform their best and leave their hearts on the mat."

Dean, a Dundee native, was a three-year member of the Cheerleading team at Keuka College and helped the squad navigate the impact of the pandemic on their team. She graduated with a degree in Educational Studies in 2022.

"I am very excited to welcome Polly as the Head Coach of the Keuka Cheer program," said Michelle Broadhurst, Assistant Director of Athletics for Facility Operations & Student-Athlete Experience and Senior Woman Administrator at Keuka College. "She was a talented, dedicated, and energetic team member. She is very knowledgeable in cheer and coaching and I think our athletes will have an amazing experience with her as their coach."

The Keuka College Cheerleading team will begin preparations for their season in September. Anyone interested in being a part of the team can find more information at www.keukaathletics.com/recruit.