The new school year is right around the corner, which means there will be a TON of opportunities for you to demonstrate why America Needs Cheerleaders! Cheerleaders need to start the year off right by being ambassadors and generating a sense of community within their schools. In high school, my school kicked off the year with a freshmen orientation the week before the first day of classes. In the middle of the day, all of the new freshmen came into the gym for a pep rally.
Read MoreThe sun has started setting just a little bit earlier each day, making these glorious summer days and nights just a bit shorter. With the longer nights come cooler days and one thing that can make a lasting impact on your life forever- SCHOOL! Being on the cheer or dance team rocks, and when it comes down to it, the only reason you can even be on a team to begin with is because your school has made the decision to have the best extracurricular activities ever. So here are 5 things that you should do this 2012-2013 school year to make it the best ever:
Read MoreAs the 2011-2012 school year begins, cheerleaders and dancers are trading in their camp outfits for uniforms and are getting their material “game day ready”. The football players have dusted their cleats off and strapped on their pads and are ready to take on their rivals. As a cheerleader you’re an ambassador of school spirit, so that can mean making signs, handing out game day ribbons, or making sure your break through banner is polished and ready for those Friday night lights.
Read MoreSince I’ve had to make the tough decision TWICE, I feel like I’m an expert on what to look for in a college. I could preach to high schoolers for days and days on this topic because it’s one of the first big decisions you will make in life, so it’s important that you make the right one. I came up with a list of things that I think everyone should think about before picking out your dorm decorations!
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