“HIT! HIT! HIT! PULL!” “SQUEEZE! STAY TIGHT!” “THROW IT!” There is a high guarantee that the person reading this essay does not understand what the above phrases are asking for. These are just a few examples of things that are yelled at cheer practice. Cheerleading… competitive or high school… cheering at games for football or basketball… it’s a sport whether society agrees or not. Since the time I took my step towards the competitive cheer world in 2009, New York State has been debating the
It's blood sweat and tears. Its bruises sprains and even broken noses (I have one) Its years of hard work and training. It's knowing there is no success in the end without of pain. Its going again fifteen times after the “last time”. It's going your breaking point and yet being able to push passed it. Its not being able to walk for days after one practice. It's dancing until you can't breathe and tumbling until you're dizzy and legs feel like jello . It's the hardest “ not a sport” sports with one
phenomenon Kanye West. While I’m sure he said this in his usual narcissistic manner and wasn't entirely serious, my take on this quote is a lot more personal. When I was a freshman, I became the first male cheerleader to pass through my high school. At this time in 2013, I was the only male cheerleader and now in 2015 three other boys have tried out for a spot on Eastport South Manor's JV and Varsity cheerleading teams. Having seventh graders
competitive cheerleading. Just as it would for any other competitive sport. However, unlike any other sport, cheerleaders in general need to trust teammates with their lives. When I say this, I mean once the flyer is up in the air, it's up to her bases to keep her up there and bring her down safely without letting her slip through their fingers. In other sports, it's important
“Cheerleaders are the strongest athletes, for they must fight for gold while they fight their stereotypes.” The definition of cheerleader is, a person who leads spectators in traditional or formal cheering, especially at a pep rally or athletic event. every cheerleader knows that sideline isn’t a sport because all we do is cheer for our team, even though we throw stunts and tumble at times. Many other people who have no cheerleading experience believe that competitive cheerleading is not a sport
Kevona Townsel Decemember.1.2015 Mr. Anderson Bell03 three two one we declare a sport! We own the court! Why do cheerleaders not get their credit where it is due? Cheerleading is the number one cause of dreadful /alarming injuries (Voigt). Is the sports football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, or even gymnastics more dangerous sports than cheerleading? Although misinformed people may say or think, cheerleading is an activity Just to support the
High-pitched screams, pompoms and cropped tops paired with matching short skirts. Some people may even think about the “Bring It On” saga. This can display the cheerleaders as more of “eye candy” rather than hard working athletes. Yes, the movies are full of preppy girls and drama filled scenes, but after watching the movies you will also learn what truly goes into the sport. The amount of time, dedication, and hard work that goes into the routines is unfathomable. Cheerleading is not at all just
The not so seamless transition from girlhood to womanhood. A high school noir is born from Megan Abbott, set in a modern day suburbia. With little more adult supervision than Lord of the Flies, young cheerleaders influenced by their new coach, writhe hastily into woman hood. A story littered with deep symbolisms of friendship,trust, envy and drive, all wrapped up in sexual connotation and an itch to be more. The story is told from first person perspective of Addy, the second in command to the captain
place in Paul’s gay-friendly town. Their town is an utopian place, full of acceptance and tolerance. It is equipped with a book store playing loud rap, an ice cream shop that screens horror movies, and the only high school in the world where the cheerleaders ride motorcycles. It is the perfect place for Paul and his friends. Paul is the main character. He is an openly gay sophmore in highschool and falls in love with Noah. Paul’s two best friends are Joni and Tony. Then when Joni starts to hang out
Married Women Through the years there are many stereotypes and misconceptions that have been passed down from generation to generation that have affected the roles in a marriage. Stereotypes have developed from having some truth ,but that truth being exaggerated to a certain point. Misconceptions are the result of creating stereotypes towards groups of people that is based on untruths. Both stereotypes and misconceptions is how people view each other or as said “put into a category”. Whether it's