Several of the black Park Vista High School students who complained that no black students received spots on the school’s fall cheerleading team have rejected an offer from the school to open tryouts for four more …
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Park Vista will open four new cheerleading spots after racism claims – Sun-Sentinel
It will allow all girls who did not make the cheerleading team to audition for the four new spots, two of which will be on the varsity squad and two on the junior varsity. Whether it will settle the issue was unclear on Wednesday as the students and …
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Spurned cheerleaders claim racism at Park Vista High – Sun-Sentinel
Eight black female students at Park Vista High on Wednesday claimed they did not make the school cheerleading squad because of a racist environment on the campus west of Boynton Beach. White students were chosen instead …
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Cheerleaders’ title the ultimate tribute to a former teammate – Sun-Sentinel
It was sad and tragic for all who knew Alina, a resident of Parkland and whose passing left a void in her team’s cheerleading routine. Members of the regional squad paid their former teammate the ultimate honor when they left a space where she would …
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Miami Dolphins finalize 2011 cheerleading squad – Sun-Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins players may be locked out, but the team still was able to fill its cheerleading squad. “We are excited about the talent and quality of women that auditioned this year!” said Emily Newton, director of Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. …
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South Tech Academy needs cafeteria, but money hard to find in schools budget – Sun-Sentinel
She doesn’t mind that there’s no cheerleading squad or football team or even a gym. But she would like to see a cafeteria. For years, South Tech has been using a portable building as its main cafeteria. Students wait for their food at lunch in a line …
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West Broward named Sun-Sentinel Cheerleading Team of the Year – Sun-Sentinel
For the team’s accomplishment, the Bobcats are recognized as the Sun-Sentinel’s Cheerleading Team of the Year. West Broward scored 82.02 points to edge Blanche Ely (73.04) for the state championship in the FHSAA Class 2A Large Non-Tumbling Division at …
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King’s Academy repeats as Sun-Sentinel Cheerleading Team of the Year – Sun-Sentinel
It was another banner year for The King’s Academy cheerleading squad as it repeated as state champion and was named the Sun-Sentinel Cheerleading Team of the Year. King’s Academy placed third at the regional …
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National Geographic’s Mireya Mayor: I need to be ‘quick on my feet to run from … – Sun-Sentinel
I’ve always been athletic. Danced ballet for 12 years, was a cheerleader in junior high, and played basketball and ran track in high school — I didn’t make the cheerleading squad in high school. And then I was a Dolphins cheerleader for four years. …
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King’s Academy cheerleaders sparkle in state, national showcases – Sun-Sentinel
Just like they did last year, the Lions roared again at this year’s Florida High School Activities Association cheerleading championship tournament in Kissimmee. With their state title secured, the squad recently traveled to the ESPN Wide World of …
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