IMO: Cheerleaders are more than smiling snobs
IMO: Cheerleaders are more than smiling snobs
Cheerleading. When you hear that word, what do you think about? Snobby, skinny blonde girls that have nothing else to do in life besides smile and wear short skirts? Well, when I hear that word, I think of confident, courageous, and athletic young women who have a chance to be someone else on a gym floor. Cheerleading is full of so many opportunities! I've only been a cheerleader for two years and it has done so many things...
But before that all happened, my life was just simple. I was nervous to talk in crowds, my face turned red when people wanted to speak to me, and I acted shy in many other ways. I wouldn't say I was a nobody. I mean, I was a somebody, but just not a positive, talkative student who enjoyed attention.
In 7th grade, signing up for cheerleading was a hassle. I didn't want to sign up all by myself. So I convinced some of my friends to sign up with me. Unfortunately, they quit right before tryouts because they weren't that interested anymore. So basically, I felt all by myself. But I hung on. I cheered all the cheers, chanted all the chants, stretched all the stretches and jumped all the jumps. Cheerleading was fun. It changed my life in just three months. I felt as if I was "coming out of my shell." But more was to come in 8th grade.
Signing up for cheerleading in 8th grade was easy. But it was the wait for the season to actually start that was aggravating! Eventually, time slowly came by and it was December 9, 2009, the first day of practice, and that was a wake up call. There was a new, more professional coach, and only one girl from last year was back to be on the squad. So it was time to meet other people for a change and make more friends.
New cheers were being taught from the captains of the High School Cheerleaders. Who knew that I'd get the highest score in tryouts and become head captain? Well, I did, and a captain is supposed to lead everyone. That's what let me be myself. I was able to help everyone understand what to do, when to do it, and stand in front of a crowd by having a different uniform than the other non-captains on the team.
Games are my favorite. Just running onto the floor is a rush, and I plan to do that for at least four more years. Yes, I want to be on the High School Cheerleading squad! I'm confident I will make it, and I'm not scared to try. The high school coach has been to some of our practices and I could tell she was impressed. I guess I have to wait a year to see what she says. GO BULLDOGS!
As you can see, there's been a drastic before and after. Before I was a shy girl who was just average. Now I'm a young woman who has a good sense of self confidence!
— Submitted by Sarah Richards.
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When I thought of the word cheerleading I definalty did think of skinny, snobby, blonde girls, but that was before I started cheerleading. I started cheerleading a few months ago and it is so much fun! Currently, I am a flyer and a tumbler. All the girls on my team are so nice and funny! I think i might even cheerlead for GL next year. There are so many nice cheerleader girls out there. We compete in all sorts of competitions not just cheer at games.
REALLY. OF COURSE CHEERLEADERS ARE MORE THAN JUST SNOBS. I mean, yeah, I can see why people think that cheerleaders would be snobs. A lot of movies have that sort of vibe to it. But just because it is shown, does not mean that it is true. I know a lot of cheerleaders and they are so nice. They are also really smart, and care about people. This is really something that a lot of people can give their opinion about and I really found this article interesting.
Yes, some cheerleaders want nothing but attention. but really you see everyday people that arent cheerleaders or anything like that and they could still want nothing but attention. just like normal everday people that can be the nicest people you meet cheerleaders can be too.
Growing up I have always been a cheerleader or dancer at my school and I understand how hard it is to make sure people don't think of you as the "typical" cheerleader. I think movies have a lot to with the stereotype of cheerleaders. Every one wants their life to end up like a teenage movie and I think they reflect that onto their own lives. Not going to lie, there are sometimes those couple girls on your team that make it difficult for people see past the normal stereotype but that does not reflect the whole team. I think its important as a member of your squad to make sure you stick out as an individual that does not stick to the status quo.
I am a cheerleader and I am probably one of the nicest cheerleaders at our school. I have done gymnastics since I was 4 and when I got in middle school I tried out for cheerleading. It was easy for me because I like performing in front of people. I am now on my high school varsity cheerleading squad. But, cheerleading is not so much about who is nice and who isn't, it' about what you bring to the floor. The football games are the best because you are there to cheer on your team and bring school spirit. Its not all about the make-up and who is the prettiest, it's about having fun with what you do and giving it your all!
She has a lot of perseverance.Keep trying you'll make it. Hopefully one day she'll make it to college. She can be a Georgia Bulldog and be amazing..
i dont like cheerleaders cuz they are mostly all snobs they thank that they are all that and that they r better than evey body else i mean most of the cheer leaders are popular and stuff and i totally thank that thy are but that is only my opinian so evry body has there own apinion
i dont like cheerleaders cuz they are mostly all snobs they thank that they are all that and that they r better than evey body else i mean most of the cheer leaders are popular and stuff and i totally thank that thy are but that is only my opinian so evry body has there own apinion
i think that they just want the boys to notice them . and they just want to be out there . more than other people . that is just who they are tho and you cant really change anything about it ..
I am a cheerleader and I am not a snob. I am a very nice person and fun to be around. Also, not all cheerleaders wear short skirts. It's very stereotypic to say these things about cheerleaders. We show school spirit and we are positive people. GOOOO HARRISBURG COUGARS! :)