Tag Archives: Arizona

Sand volleyball could help Arizona high schools meet Title IX requirement – Arizona Republic


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For one, the AIA doesn’t allow students to be on a high school cheer squad and compete in club cheer at the same time. And Lannon said her gym is one of just two gyms in the Valley that enters competitions. “Cheer is a sport if you compete with it,” …
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Cancer battle gives GPS student, cheerleader a new focus on life – Arizona Republic

Mackenzie, the cheer captain on Desert Ridge’s varsity squad, was able to continue cheering during her treatment. Because of lower energy, she often had to sit out during the third quarter of a football game to regain her strength. …
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NFL Cheerleader Gallery of the Day: Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders Keep It Hot … – NESN.com

by NESN Staff on Sat, Dec 10, 2011 at 1:43PM Editor’s note: NESN.com is asking its readers to determine the NFL’s best cheerleading squad. Starting Nov. 21, NESN.com will roll out one photo gallery per day, and with the help of NESN.com readers, …
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Opinion: Stand up to hypocrisy, buy breast-cancer T-shirt – Arizona Republic


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But the Gilbert High cheerleading squad was banned from wearing T-shirts with the phrase, “Check for lumps, save your bumps” as part of a breast-cancer fundraiser during last Friday night’s football game. Principal J. Charles Santa Cruz felt the phrase …
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Arizona HS Cheerleaders’ Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts Deemed “Objectionable” – TestCountry.com (blog)

The administration of Gilbert High School in Arizona has decided not to allow the members of the school’s cheerleading squad to wear their breast cancer awareness t-shirts during football games. The shirts, which the squad hopes to use to raise money …
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Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts Worn by Cheerleaders Banned From Arizona High … – ThirdAge

Breast cancer awareness t-shirts worn by a high school cheerleading squad in Gilbert, Ariz. have been banned by the administration for being too objectionable. “In no way is the school administration against Breast Cancer Awareness Month or initiatives …
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Phoenix boxing promoter proving herself outside the ring – Arizona Republic


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“I remember when she was in school she always seemed to end up being the leader of the team,” said Barbara Rosado. “She was in softball and ended up being the leader. She was on the cheerleading squad, and she ended up being the head cheerleader. …
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Chandler recreation program a therapeutic way to build self-esteem, skills – Arizona Republic

A cheerleading squad that paired members of Chandler High School’s varsity team was a big success. A unified team from Chandler won a national Special Olympics gold medal in flag football last summer. “It’s a great opportunity because it gives them …
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