Tag Archives: Portland

Sullivan becomes honorary Portland Raider for homecoming celebration – Sentinel-Standard

Julia, who was born without legs and with arms that end at her elbows, was invited to Portland High School to cheer by Portland High School Varsity Cheer Coach, Linda Fox, after Fox had heard Julia was not allowed to be on the cheerleading squad at her …
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Portland cheerleaders open their hearts to Nebraska teen – Sentinel-Standard

We appreciate them all for opening their arms to us,” Carolyn said. Julia said she will try out for her high school’s cheerleading team again next year, and added there are now exceptions in place for students with disabilities.
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Portland cheer team rallies around Nebraska student – Lansing State Journal

This quote from Julia that caught Fox’s eye: “They haven’t seen me (cheer); they just have it in their mind that I can’t do it.” In an email, Fox explained what happened next: “I shared this story with the varsity cheer team, and they responded with …
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Schneider: Portland cheer team rallies around Nebraska student – Lansing State Journal

This quote from Julia that caught Fox’s eye: “They haven’t seen me (cheer); they just have it in their mind that I can’t do it.” In an email, Fox explained what happened next: “I shared this story with the varsity cheer team, and they responded with …
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