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Also, it is something that people love to watch and be amazed by. It is up to you to decide how much you learn and how good you get at it. It is great for you mentally and physically, and I love how it challenges you. I love gymnastics and cheer for many reasons. I was a cheerleader at my high school, and I stayed in gymnastics until I graduated. I started taking gymnastics when I was 10 years old and fell in love with the sport.
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How did you become involved in cheerleading?
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Kirby found time to answer my questions between cheer camp and the squad’s rally for teachers at RISD convocation. He teaches social media marketing at LHHS, and leads the cooperative education (co-op) marketing program, which enables students to incorporate hands-on job experience with educational curriculum. Supporting the girls from the sidelines has been Alan Kirby, now beginning his first year as head cheer coach after serving 3 years as assistant. The girls were most excited to win the Banana Award for having the most fun throughout the week. Eight standouts earned All-American honors, including mascot Chloe Willis. The group was awarded first place in the large rally competition and second in cheer routine. While many students were lounging by the pool this summer, the Lake Highlands High School cheer squads were busy attending UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) camp at the University of North Texas to learn new routines for pep rallies and athletic events. LHHS varsity cheer squad with Coach Alan Kirby (left) and their Banana Award