Sullivan, who was born without legs and arms that stop short of the elbow, was among 32 students who performed in front of three out-of-town judges Thursday, in stiff competition that included all but two of last year’s cheerleading squad members.
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Disabled teen doesn’t make Aurora cheerleading squads – Omaha World-Herald
By Julie Anderson The fourth time apparently won’t be the charm for Julia Sullivan, the disabled Aurora, Neb., girl who has sought to become a cheerleader. Tryouts were held Thursday to select next year’s cheerleading squads at Aurora High School.
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Allen celebrates 60th – Aurora Beacon News
Guests are welcomed by the Allen Elementary School cheerleading squad before a 60th anniversary celebration at the school on Monday, April 16, 2012. | Jeff Cagle~For Sun-Times Media Allen Elementary School threw a party for itself this week, …
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Fox Valley students earn accolades at college – Aurora Beacon News
She is involved with residential life as the assistant residence director, Zeta Phi Kappa sorority, Mortar Board Society and the cheerleading squad. Local students performed in the following choirs: Cantilena Augustana, Wennerberg Men’s Chorus, …
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Seriously! Cheerleading musical is enough to flip for – The Aurora Sentinel
Campbell shows up at Jackson High School, an inner city school with a student population that’s largely black and that boasts a dance crew in lieu of a cheerleading squad. Campbell must convince the crew’s leader Danielle (played with complementary …
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CHEERING CHALLENGE: College student leaps into role in new “Bring it On” musical – The Aurora Sentinel
She’s bound for school with a student population that’s largely black, a high school that boasts a dance crew in lieu of a cheerleading squad. “She’s worked really hard her whole life to take her school to nationals and win,” Louderman explained. …
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Aurora girl gets chance to cheer – Omaha World-Herald
But Julia hadn’t made the cheerleading squad. The varsity cheerleaders Fox coaches some 800 miles away at Portland High School in Portland, Mich., decided to honor Julia’s spirit. They invited her to cheer with them at homecoming. …
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Aurora school district rejects request to change cheerleading scoring – Grand Island Independent
She has friends on the cheerleading squad. “I just think it would be fun,” the 16-year-old said. So she’s practiced. Her older sister, a former cheerleader, helped her figure out ways she could cheer from her wheelchair. Julia, who’ll be a junior at …
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Comets gain recognition – Aurora Advertiser
Marionville athletes and cheerleaders were the focus of the Comet basketball athletic banquet on March 15 as members of the cheerleading squad, as well as the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams, received recognition. …
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