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Behind the Scenes of the Cheer Team
Behind the Scenes of the Cheer Team
By: Yoanna Naroz
By: Yoanna Naroz
Tumble, tuck, handstand, cartwheel, and round off. Screaming and cheering in the stands is what the cheer team hears and sees while performing their 2 minute and 30 seconds routine that they have practiced.
The active cheer team plays at home and away games. Seeing what happens behind the scenes has all the steps that the coaches and girls on the team take to prepare for their show at the games. How long it takes to learn a routine, how often they practice, and how the coaches interact with their team. The team has 6th, 7th, and 8th graders that all contribute something to the team.
The cheer team has performed on the sidelines at basketball games. The routine that they do may look simple from where you’re sitting, but what you don’t see is the hard work that goes on before that in trying to pick music, make a complex dance, and entertain others while doing all of that.
“It takes about 2 weeks to learn the routine if you practice a lot,” said Jada Gallegos, 8 grade.
“it depends on the amount of girls, it depends on the complexity of the routine but usually they can learn it in about 2 weeks, but it takes quite a while to perfect it,” said Mrs. Pecjak, cheer coach.
Along with the hard work are the injuries that the girls face, from the back pain, to the pressure on their knees, or falling to the ground as a flier.
“I sprained my knee while being a base,” said Gallegos.
The routine is difficult, tedious, and tiring. But how do they choreograph it?
“We are lucky enough that we actually have a company that comes in from outside and helps us with all the routines,” said Pecjak.
“We want them to have fun but because they are in a cheer team that they have to rely on someone on the team to make the stunt right, they also have to make sure that they are getting it right,” said Pecjak.
“By 1997 cheerleading was recognized as an independent sport, attracting national attention. It wasn't until 1999 that the sport of cheerleading was met with official approval,” https://cheer.epicsports.com › cheerleading-history
“My position is a back spot and it is probably the easiest except if we’re doing harder stunts,” said Olivia Larson, 8 grade
Although cheer doesn’t contain a ball it does contain throwing, catching, and flipping of a human. Which is why the behind the scenes of cheer has you see way more than the routine put on stage.
Photo by: Yoanna Naroz
Caption: Mrs. Berg, The Cheer Coach
Photo by: Yoanna Naroz
Caption: Jada Gallegos, 8th grade student, a cheer team member
Photo by: Yoanna Naroz
Caption: Olivia Larson, 8th grade student, a cheer team member
Photo by: Yoanna Naroz
Caption: Mrs. Pecjak, The Cheer Coach
Avery Bodine
Avery Bodine
By: Anjalee Dalton
The feeling of nervousness and excitement rush onto you as you and your team push onto the stage. The sound of cheers and clapping as you begin your routine. This is how Avery Bodine feels as she does her favorite thing, cheer.
Avery Bodine is a cheerleader in and out of school. She explains that cheer is super fun and she loves the feeling of being nervous and excited all at once while performing. Many people can relate to this because it can be about any sport, not just cheer. She also started her own business that she has passed down to her sister.
Avery cheers for Bob Miller M.S and Vegas Cheer Company. She is a flyer for both teams. She explains that she loves the feeling of excitement when she is performing in and out of school. Cheer leading originated in America as a sideline sport to help cheer school teams on during games. The first cheer teams were called pep squads and the first college was University of Minnesota. According to Adam De Gree in his article, “The History of Cheer-leading”, it says,”Cheer leading promotes strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. It also helps people work together and share positivity in the public arena.” Avery can relate to this because one of her favorite things about cheer leading is that she has met many people.
It also helps people work together and share positivity in the public arena.” Avery can relate to this because one of her favorite things about cheer is that she has met many people.
Also during her younger years, Avery developed a jewelry business named Drip Jewelry, which now her sister runs. She sold all kinds of jewelry that ranged from silver to gold or even pearls. SHe also sold necklaces, bracelets, rings and more.
Avery has been described as funny and outgoing. ”I think she is very funny and always makes people laugh when they need to,” said Jada Gallegos, 8th grade. When Avery’s friends are feeling down she is always there to cheer them up. She shows this everyday to anyone feeling down. She also has been said to show a very positive attitude in school, friendships, and sports.
Throughout Avery’s life she has accomplished many great things. These include starting her own business, cheering for her school and competition cheer team, and being a good friend and peer.
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