Tag Archives: Sacramento

Cheerleaders, Seniors to Hit Valentine’s Dance Floor Together – Sacramento Bee

13, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — When the cheerleading squad from Auburn’s Placer High hits the dance floor on Valentine’s Day afternoon, it won’t be in the school gym. Its members will be celebrating with residents and guests of Emeritus at Emerald Hills, …
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Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders shave their heads to support coach – Sacramento Bee (blog)

Two members of the Indianapolis Colts’ cheerleading squad had their heads shaved during Sunday’s game between the Colts and Buffalo Bills to raise money and show support for Colts coach Chuck Pagano, who is battling leukemia. Bald heads never …
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Sacramento Sirens Cheer Elite Squad gives back to community – The Sacramento Press

The Sacramento Sirens Cheer Elite squad is part of the Pride Cheerleading Association (PCA), which “sets itself apart from traditional cheerleading through philanthropic efforts supporting people living with life-threatening challenges.” From cheering at the …
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Granite Bay teen who committed suicide was bullied for being gay – Sacramento Bee

His elite coed Power Cheerleading team earned a trip to a world competition, but Jeffrey wondered aloud whether he was good enough to make a top college squad. He was smitten with a young man in Southern California, but the relationship was on and off. …
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Tyra Banks, David Beckham, Justin Bieber, Sophia Bush, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy … – Sacramento Bee

Inspired by Charlie, Cronk co-founded the first high school-based inclusive cheerleading squad in the nation. Today, The Sparkle Effect has generated 34 squads in 15 states and South Africa, encouraging a culture of acceptance in every community. …
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Judge Memorial Boys Basketball Team Named Nation’s ‘Most Rockin’ Team – Sacramento Bee

Other entries included a football team from Aberdeen, Md., a cheerleading squad from Phoenix, and a track & field team from Thorntown, Ind. Bilas said, “There were many great entries, but Judge Memorial’s entry stood out because of their fight to win …
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Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco begins stepping up as a leader – Sacramento Bee

News item: In a heart-warming display of age sensitivity, the Oakland Raiders have hired a grandmother to be part of this year’s cheerleading squad. My take: It’s not what you think. Suzie Sanchez is 37 and she’s not even the oldest cheerleader in the …
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