And the Spirit Stick Goes to...

It is a new year and time to announce our first Spirit Stick winner for 2009!! January's winner just joined Cheer NY this past summer but has already made himself a special place in everyone's hearts.

He is kind, thoughtful, helpful, spirited, talented and has a killer smile. If you looked the words "Spirit Stick" up in the dictionary, you might just find a picture of his beaming face. So who is this wonderful person? The Spirit Stick winner for January 2009 is.........Nicholas P!!!

Read below for more (quite interesting) information about Nicholas P.

Name/Nicknames: Nicholas P, Nickie

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Occupation: Senior Production Accountant for Wicked, the Musical
When did you join CNY: July '08
Previous cheer experience: 3 years in High School
Favorite stunt: Liberty
Favorite CNY moment: Receiving the spirit stick!!! It makes me feel like I have accomplished part of what I wanted to bring to CNY - my positive attitude and spirit. I love CNY!!!

Interesting fact about you: In 1998, I won the NGA (National Grocers Association) Best Bagger competition in Las Vegas. For the entire year, I was honored as the nation's Best Grocery Bagger. It was amazing!!!!

Congratulations Nicholas!!! You deserve it!

(Above: Nicholas at the CNY Bingo Fundraiser, On Right: Ali and Nicholas at the CNY Anniversary Dinner)