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The Life of an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader: Hard Work and Some Play – Yahoo! News (blog)

Kelly P. (she’s not allowed to give her last name in interviews) is one of 40 members of the Falcons cheerleading squad, and here’s a glimpse into life behind the scenes. By profession, Kelly works as an account manager, but during the football season, she’s …
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Lewis County cheerleaders work hard to reach states – Exponent-telegram

CLARKSBURG — A lot has changed since Beth Nichols coached cheerleading 20 years ago — tougher stunts, more complex gymnastics — and her team is still qualifying for state competitions. The Lewis County High School cheerleaders take the floor …
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Just Because Cheerleading Is Hard Doesn’t Mean It’s a Sport – Jezebel


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The volleyball team sued to preserve its existence, and in 2010, a federal judge ruled that under Title IX, cheerleading isn’t a sport. The school, apparently dogged in its quest to be rid of the volleyball menace, appealed, and yesterday, the Second US Circuit …
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‘Make it or Break It’: Family series promotes hard work, friendship, abstinence – FOX 9 News

ABC Family’s “ Make It or Break It” is quite the departure from your typical teen high school drama centered on parties, boys, behaving badly and vying for a spot on the cheerleading squad. For the elite teen gymnasts on this show, which premieres its …
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‘Make it or Break It’: Family series promotes hard work, friendship, abstinence – MyFox Phoenix

ABC Family’s “ Make It or Break It” is quite the departure from your typical teen high school drama centered on parties, boys, behaving badly and vying for a spot on the cheerleading squad. For the elite teen gymnasts on this show, which premieres its …
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‘Make it or Break It’: Family series promotes hard work, friendship, abstinence – MyFox Chicago

ABC Family’s “ Make It or Break It” is quite the departure from your typical teen high school drama centered on parties, boys, behaving badly and vying for a spot on the cheerleading squad. For the elite teen gymnasts on this show, which premieres its …
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Cheerleaders work hard to prepare for national competition – Guilfordian


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“We’re trying to get a better reputation for the squad on campus and impress everybody,” said junior cheerleader Lauren Duncan. This determination to be recognized is echoed by junior Renee Spence. “[Cheerleading] is definitely a sport,” said Spence. …
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