That is great and glad she did it. There is one young lady who is near 19 year old compete in Figure Skating at Murray Blade Center. My wife and I thought she did very well and we noticed that she didn’t seem to look any different (normal behavior) and how …
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Girl with Down Syndrome barred from cheerleading squad – Examiner.com
On May 17 ABC On Your Side segment shared a story of a young girl that was banned by her school from the cheerleading squad. Her mother, Lisa, says that Ali is being barred from trying out because she has Down Syndrome. Ali’s parents say they simply …
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Allyssa Brubeck, Homecoming Queen, Is First Girl With Down Syndrome To … – Huffington Post
A cheerleader on the Panthers’ varsity squad, she is a beloved member of the Kansas City, Mo., school’s student body. But Brubeck, 19, also has Down syndrome, and as the crowd roared their approval during the crowning ceremony last week, more than one …
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Mo. high school grad thrives despite Down syndrome – The Rolla Daily News
Those traits were evident in high school, when she was picked for the cheerleading squad, enduring hard work at many hours of practice to learn cheers and stunts. “She caught on quick, though. Barbara is, like, so spirited, and so eager to learn,” said …
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Cheerleader and homecoming queen with Down’s Syndrome inspires classmates – Daily Mail
Barbara picked up an interest in sports, and soon after joined the cheerleading squad, practicing stunts for hours ahead of the first game. Her teammate, Danielle Randall, told STL Today she didn’t show a hint of nerves. ‘She caught on quick,’ Danielle …
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Cheerleader with Down syndrome inspires classmates – STLtoday.com
That’s how her fellow cheerleaders at Hazelwood West describe her. As one of the newbies on the squad, she endured hard work at many hours of practice to learn cheers and stunts in preparation for the first game. “She caught on quick, though.
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Pep & pride: Steele cheerleader with Down syndrome inspires all – KENS 5 TV
by Vinnie Vinzetta & Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com SAN ANTONIO — There’s something besides touchdowns worth cheering about at Steele High School football games. She carries pompoms, and is the newest addition to the Knights cheerleading squad. …
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Gymnast refuses to be grounded by Down syndrome – San Jose Mercury News
She attended San Ramon Valley High in Danville and was on the cheerleading squad. She remains at the school in an extended learning program. She serves as an honorary member of the Cal women’s gymnastics team and performs exhibitions at Haas Pavilion …
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Gymnast refuses to be grounded by Down syndrome – San Jose Mercury News
She attended San Ramon Valley High in Danville and was on the cheerleading squad. She remains at the school in an extended learning program. She serves as an honorary member of the Cal women’s gymnastics team and performs exhibitions at Haas Pavilion …
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Teens with Down syndrome crowned prom king, queen – AZ Central.com
Look at how popular and well-attended Special Olympics sporting events are, she said, and how the TV show “Glee” makes it seem run-of-the-mill to have children with disabilities on the cheerleading squad or in the chorus. …
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