How long have you been cheerleading for? 

I have been cheerleading for about almost 8 years now. 

Why did you get into cheerleading? 

I got into cheerleading because when I was little, I used to do flips off my couch and my mom got sick of my bouncing around everywhere that she put me in this cheer program, and I have loved it ever since then. 

What is the main lesson you’ve learned through cheerleading? 

I learned that practice makes perfect. If you are struggling with something if you keep practicing, you will become more consistent at it and eventually be perfect. 

What is your favorite thing about cheerleading? 

My favorite thing about cheerleading is stunting. 

What major leadership values have you learned through cheerleading? 

I have learned how to work with others as a team. 

Walk us through a game day! 

First, we go and take out our mats to we can do cheers on, we also put them out for the other cheerleaders at the opposing school. Then we do our game day warm up which is includes things like stretching, tumbling, working cheers and stinting. And then we go on the field to help the football team walk out and then we go back to our mat on the sidelines and cheer for the football team as loud as we can. 

What has prepared you for cheerleading?

School has definitely prepared me for the work and my time management skills without it I would be so unorganized. 

Is there anything else you would like to share with those looking into joining cheerleading?

My advice is to keep pushing yourself no matter what, don't focus on what others are doing focus on yourself. And to not doubt yourself always be confident. 

*Kaden was recently moved to the Broughton High School Varsity Cheerleading Team!

How long have you been cheerleading for?

 I have been cheering for one year.

Why did you get into cheerleading? 

I started cheering to have a full scope of the high school experience. 

What is the main lesson you’ve learned through cheerleading? 

Kindness is always the key to success.

What is your favorite thing about cheerleading? 

My favorite thing would have to be getting to work with my friends while learning new things.

Walk us through a game day! 

After school, I go to Halleann's house, then I arrive at Broughton and do game day warm-up.

What has prepared you for cheerleading?

Working well with others has prepared me for cheerleading. 

How long have you been cheerleading for? 

I have been cheerleading for two years with this being my second year.

Why did you get into cheerleading? 

During Covid-19 a couple of friends and I decided we wanted to try cheerleading so we decided to make up our own mini routine for a couple of years. Then I decided I wanted to do it so I took tumbling, worked on myself for a year, and then tried out. 

What is the main lesson you’ve learned through cheerleading? 

I have learned you have to have trust and that if a group of people has no teamwork or if everyone does try their best you cant succeed.

What is your favorite thing about cheerleading? 

I love cheerleading because it allows me to tumble, cheer on athletic teams, and stunt all of which I love to do. It also pushes me both physically and mentally and is a great challenge! 

Walk us through a game day! 

We come to school and then hang out at someone's house until we go to Broughton. Then we set up our mats, stretch, help kick off the game, and begin to cheer throughout the entire game. Afterward, we visit the other team, help them clean up, and then leave. 

What has prepared you for cheerleading?

Conditioning throughout the year and taking classes for self-improvement. 

Is there anything else you would like to share with those looking into joining cheerleading? 

It is a great opportunity and an amazing sport! Even though many people think it is just cheering on others it requires lots of strength, teamwork, and athleticism.