For Angel, becoming a cheerleader was a dream since early childhood. Coming into Sequoia High School, Angel was urged to try-out for cheerleading by her friend, who was captain of the team. As a contrast to the stereotype of cheer tryouts as being …
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Autistic Cheerleader Defies Stereotypes With School Spirit (VIDEO) – The Stir
I’ve always thought of going out for cheerleading as an intimidating experience for a teenage girl — but when 14-year-old Jessica McCartney decided she wanted a spot on the squad, she went for it with complete and total confidence.
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Sidelining Stereotypes, but Not Spirit, for Super Bowl XLVI – Newswise (press release)
Perhaps, this is part of the reason why: When Patriots cheerleaders rouse the crowd for the red, white and blue on Feb. 5, the Giants sidelines will be empty. Giants co-owner John Mara, quoted by the New York Times in 2010, defended the team’s …
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