Cheer For A Cure

Being able jump in the air, kick up your leg, or even having a strong voice is what most people assume is needed to make the cheer squad in today’s society. These beliefs and depictions of today’s cheerleaders are strongly influenced by today’s media. For example, the hit television show “Glee” depicts one of its main characters, a cheerleader named Brittney, as an airhead. This blond hair, blue-eyed girl is reflected as the “typical cheerleader”, with statements that include the following, ' 'I was pretty sure Dr. Pepper was a dentist ' ' (Murphy). The show also depicts the other cheerleaders as stuck up, promiscuous, irresponsible and cliquey. From wearing the cheerleading outfits everyday to sleeping around with the football team,

“Cheerleading is my favorite high school memory”, said senior Molly Dudas. Many of the cheerleaders would agree, it is a privilege and an honor to be a part of the tradition and school spirit that makes STA. The cheerleaders revelle their favorite parts of the long season “This is my second year cheering for the sta basketball team and every season is always a blast! There’s never a dull moment cheering for the best team around with your friends. Can’t wait to try out again for the squad!”,said sophomore Carli Brent. The girls are always encouraging each other to keep cheering even in the worst of loses on and off the court. “Cheering at STA is like having a second family”, said senior Emily Huard. “Being apart of something so uplifting

Cheerleading is a sport that many people don’t support in a way that they support the popular sports in most schools, like football and basketball. Cheering can open many doors and create an ample amount of job opportunities. By cheering you can also receive full ride athletic scholarships from many schools. A cute skirt and pompoms is not the only thing you have to work for when it comes to cheering. Just as any other sport you have to have a certain grade point average to try out for your cheerleading team and also you are held accountable for maintaining your grade point average with also being held accountable for remembering cheers, games day dates and events that you will have to attend with your team. Cheer teaches you many things other than being able to tumble and shout! As a cheerleader, you learn to encourage anyone that needs that boost of encouragement, we learn how to work together with other people. Your cheer team members will become your family!

Each year, students orchestrate THON, a Penn State student-led philanthropic organization that raises money for Four Diamonds and Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Throughout the year, students coordinate fundraisers and a 46-hour dance marathon to cover costs that insurance companies will not cover and attain funding for pediatric cancer research. At Penn State, I intend to be a part of this phenomenal organization. Within THON, I plan to continue my leadership through becoming a committee member. Fundraising is an essential component in any kind philanthropic organization; therefore, participating in canning weekends, becoming a committee member, and raising money. All of the money raised through THON benefits Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital for groundbreaking research in pediatric oncology and medical support for families battling this devastating disease. Over the past 40 years, THON has raised over $127 million dollars to find a cure for pediatric cancer, the leading cause of fatal disease in children, which will impact the lives of those dealing with the effects of cancer and improve the overall quality of life for the

The Saint Jude Bike-a-thon was a fundraiser my high school’s JROTC program ran every year to raise money for Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, a unique facility that primarily works to cure children with cancer. Unlike other hospitals, the majority of funding for St. Jude comes from generous donors. It costs $2 million to operate

It doesn’t have to be raising money, it can simply be opening the door for someone. According to the article “Houston Texans” J.J. Watt surprises cancer patient who attends school via ‘Watt the robot’ by Mike Herdon JJ Watt visited a twelve-year-old boy that has leukemia. He spent 2 hours at his house and surprised him with a signed jersey. JJ Watt said, “When I heard the story that he named his robot after me, and that he was such a big fan, I mean it’s a no-brainer to do stuff like this.” JJ Watt is very busy with his football career but he does speak to

Every year in October, Post 9528 focuses on breast cancer awareness. This project is spear-headed by Kathy Crosswhite, an auxiliary member who has survived breast cancer twice. They spend the month of October educating women on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and on preventative care. They sell ribbons, auction off baskets, and this year are planning a dinner and ball. All proceeds are set aside in an account to help locals in their treatment and

“Ready, okay!” The cheerleaders get the crowd pumped up for the games with their positivity and peppiness. At most levels, to become a football cheerleader, a person is required to try out for the squad. Innumerable high schools, colleges, universities, and NFL teams have a football cheerleading squad to motivate the crowd and players! For example, “In the United States, around 80 percent of all schools have a cheer squad” (www.cheerleading.lovetoknowhow.com). Cheerleaders have been a common sight at football games for countless

Stand Up 2 Cancer works with cancer research and cancer patients. MLB has been recognized on Stand Up 2 Cancer’s nationally televised fundraising telecast. “As a founding donor of SU2C, Major League Baseball and its 30 Clubs have committed more than $40 million through 2014. MLB has conducted significant awareness-building in-stadium promotions and fundraising events, and has dedicated one World Series game to the initiative for each of the past five years,” according to the 2015 MLB in the Community Report.

The clarke central cheerleading team faced many obstacles this year,trying to root on their imperfect basketball team that had many flaws these cheerleaders were determined to make history of being the best cheerleading team in town

I am a dedicated member of the High School Cheerleading Squad. Overall, the most rewarding part is cheering with kids in The Sparkle Effect Program. The Sparkle Effect is a national program that gives students with disabilities the opportunity (they deserve) to cheer at Friday night football games. This program is truly amazing because of how unique it is, and the significant role it has played throughout our school. The Sparkle Effect has

Cancer runs through my family like crazy, and it’s a tough situation to deal with as a patient and for the family of the patient. Brighten A Kid’s Day 5k/Bike Ride raises money for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital’s Child Life Program where the

Many have seen her. Many know her. But who is the American cheerleader? Is she a blond haired, blue eyed sex symbol? Is she a drug-addicted girl with no brains and even fewer moral values? Maybe she is just your average, pretty, girl-next-door with a loud voice and lots of spirit. What is clearly true is that cheerleading and cheerleaders have evolved greatly over a century-long history. What started as one bold college student has turned into an activity with over 3 million participants (Brady 1); one that is backed by a $150 million industry (Williams 2). Modern cheerleading has come a long way from its historic roots, but large differences still exist between the iconic cheerleader, the stereotypical cheerleader, and the truth.

They don't fund cancer research they donate to the young adults themselves. This is a huge deal to me because I have many family members and have meet others who struggle to pay bills because they can't work full time jobs and also receive treatments. The people who run 4K and alumni from their runs over the years are amazing people. When Brittany started her run she didn't know the people on her team, they were acquaintances but they didn't have close relationships. Throughout the course of her run her team grew closer as a family. The 4K provides you with a different view on things and it allowed Brittany to meet many inspiring people. To this day 4K continues to inspire her and allows her to help inspire others. 4K is truly an amazing organization that has an amazing mission and everything they do is to help young adults get through their cancer

With the aim to raise awareness, support and push a movement and belief that one day pediatric cancer patients can be cured, Penn State students will gather for this cause. These students will not let cancer win, which is why they are not going to rest.