Cheerleading has only been a part of my life for the past 3 years, I didn't do Pop-Warner, or learn how to jump at an All-Star gym. In fact, the first time I tried out for cheerleading I didn't make the team. My cartwheel was bent, twisted and only 3 inches off the ground, and my jumps looked more like conniptions. I worked extremely hard that following spring and in the Fall I became a flyer for the CRLS Falcons.
Since then I have dedicated my entire time to perfecting myself, and all aspects of my life within cheerleading. Although I am proud of the progress I made, I wonder how I could possibly be better, what steps and actions I need to bring to the table to truly shine on the mat. I would hope that in your following seasons you too challenge yourself, push outside your comforts and reach beyond your full potential.
I will always be a cheerleader, but I will no longer be wearing the colors that have been represented across my chest for 6 seasons, black, silver, and white.
I remember last august when our team was coachless, and my man hunt for someone who would be willing to teach us, educate us, and make us something worth respecting. We are so much more a team now, and when we yell out our colors our fans do too. Honestly, what else could we ask for?
Our season has been far from perfect, but I will never forget it. I will always wear my pink zebra spankies and remember my senior year, my cheerleading team, and my coaches. My hope is that next year, your jumps are a little higher, your toes are slightly more pointed, your stunts are a little stifer and your spirit is larger, I love you. And I will forever be a Pink Zebra.
