Texas Traditions: Cheerleading

[CyFallsMom]

We are starting this thread once again after the first one had to be deleted. Please add your thoughts on the fine Texas tradition of high school Cheerleading traditions and please keep it on target and in good taste. This gameday board was created and is meant for those who wish to discuss aspects of our passion, Texas high school football, in a nice, clean way where insults aren't thrown around or the posts aren't belittled and it would be nice to keep it that way!:). Thanks and off we go!!:D

[chhspantherfan]

you are asking an awful lot, Mom.

Best wishes. and we love our CHHS cheerleaders.

[forest99]

no doubt cyfallsmom that hs cheerleaders are a HUGE part of texas hs football! everybody is so close to the action at most hs stadiums that the cheerleaders can be seen and heard by everybody in the stands. exception maybe for berry center, but that place is in a class of its own! and nowadays cheerleading is so big that some of the best cheerleaders unfortunately dont even cheer for their own school but in the private sector. I wish schools would have cheerleading coaches and not just "sponsors" and take it more seriously, they get scholorships also! (BTW I guess my view has changed on all this now that I have a daughter that loves to cheer!)

[twcpfan1]

We are starting this thread once again after the first one had to be deleted. Please add your thoughts on the fine Texas tradition of high school Cheerleading traditions and please keep it on target and in good taste. This gameday board was created and is meant for those who wish to discuss aspects of our passion, Texas high school football, in a nice, clean way where insults aren't thrown around or the posts aren't belittled and it would be nice to keep it that way!:). Thanks and off we go!!:D

The young ladies all do a great job. They are wonderful and dedicated athletes. Yes it is very much an athletic activity.

If I may comment, cheerleading should not be something that's done in College or the Pros. They're a little too old for it.

[DrEdward]

Judging by the actions of some parents around the state, cheerleading can be an adversary adventure on several levels. But, it is most decidedly a passionate undertaking, even if I don't quite get the cheerleading squads which don't really cheer for anybody. If the participants, which almost are universally young girls, with a few exceptions, want to do so, that's fine. I just find it different.

Glad to have them around at all levels.

[Bandmom]

Cheerleading has come along way since I was in high school. I am amazed at some of the things these talented ladies do. It's a very demanding and unappreciated job in my opinion. So glad that it is no longer a 'popularity' contest and that they are now judged on spirit, enthusiasm, and stamina (as well as their gymnastic ability). Never got to be a cheerleader myself but was able to watch my daughter do one year of competitive cheerleading. One year was all we could handle--too much time and money but we loved being a part of it. It really opened our eyes to the commitment that's needed.

They are very much part of the football game and I'm glad they are there. And I still watch them during the game--when I'm not watching the ball. :)

[CyCreekDiverMom]

The young ladies all do a great job. They are wonderful and dedicated athletes. Yes it is very much an athletic activity.

If I may comment, cheerleading should not be something that's done in College or the Pros. They're a little too old for it.

This irritated me a little. (Ok, a LOT!)

Pros...well, they aren't even really cheerleaders, even though that's what they are called. They are really showgirls or dance girls for the men's viewing pleasure.

But COLLEGE...There is a long tradition of cheering in college. In fact, I'd bet there were college cheerleaders before high school ones. I know that all the small towns where I grew up (N. La.) didn't have high school cheerleaders in the 50's. But they surely were around in college then.

Not lots of schools give much money for cheer, but some colleges do. And if you can find college money ANYWHERE (as the mom of a HS Sr., I know I speak the truth!), take it! I'm in favor of anything that gets kids more college money!

[Firebird]

I lost interest in cheerleading when the cheer squads stopped doing much "cheering" and were more about showing off gymnastics and dancing to hip hop music. Bring back 2-4-6-8 and the two bits drill. Also, I may just be getting crochety, but these girls are showing too much skin for 16 year olds. I understand the need for freedom of movement, but some of the outfits are extreme.

[b756561]

First let me set my bonafides. My wife has been a cheerleader sponser at the highschool level for over 20 years now and my daughter went to a major university on a full cheerleading ride. I am a MAJOR supporter of high school cheerleading. Now having said that, I do have one complaint concerning the cheerleaders. A hundred years ago when I was in school, the cheerleaders actually led cheers the fans knew and could respond to, ie...."Hold that line," "Push 'em back," "Block that kick" and so forth. Simple yes, but very effective. Now, it seems that the cheerleaders just want to do their dances, do cheers known only to them, and strut around. Rarely do I ever see the cheerleaders actually leading cheers. While this is not to indict all cheerleaders, I do see this more and more at ballgames. The very name, cheerleaders, imply they should be leading cheers at these games.

[WestSideWildMan]

I've been to two high school football games this year: Plano v. Irving MacArthur and Plano West v. Flower Mound Marcus. I have a niece in one of the bands and a nephew on one of the teams. I've witnessed some very good cheering (and seen some not so good football - odd for Plano schools!). In fact my wife, a former cheerleader, was impressed as well.
The Plano Senior High Cheerleaders look and cheer like a college squad. The girls cheer, tumble, and stunt and the boys run the flags, stunt with the girls, tumble, and chant with megaphones. In fact, the boys do a lot of the old fashion cheers to the crowd (the ones we actually know). The whole atmosphere with the student section, band, drill team, and cheer squad is something to watch. The entire 4th quarter (when Plano had a number of chances to win) these kids never missed a beat. Jaydon McCullough is lucky to have these kids behind him!
At Plano West, the game atmosphere is not quite up to the Plano circus, but it is much improved over the past years. While they don't have as many kids - maybe 10 or 11 girls and 5 or 6 boys, they work hard too. I don't remember seeing boys before this year at a Plano West game. So maybe the Plano West machine is beginning to rise to the level of Plano, East, and Allen. Those huge blue WEST flags are really nice! And, those boys really worked the student section with their rally cheers and Wolfpack yells. When I read the thread about cheerleading I just had to brag on our Plano kids a bit. :notworthy

[ktCarl]

We are starting this thread once again after the first one had to be deleted. Please add your thoughts on the fine Texas tradition of high school Cheerleading traditions and please keep it on target and in good taste. This gameday board was created and is meant for those who wish to discuss aspects of our passion, Texas high school football, in a nice, clean way where insults aren't thrown around or the posts aren't belittled and it would be nice to keep it that way!:). Thanks and off we go!!:D

I can't stand cheerleaders.

I dated a football and basketball cheerleader when I was in High School. :D

[RedRage00]

Victoria has always had great cheerleaders for as long as I can remember. They have finished in the top 10 in the Nation for the past 10-15 years.

They were the first Texas squad to ever win a National Title in 1999.
They were the first Texas team to win back to back National titles in 1999 and 2000. (My junior and senior year)

http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2000/cr030200.htm

2006 National Champions
I found this video on youtube from 2006 National Championship squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq32vXhpLsE

Also, I just read on the Advocate they are going back for another shot at a title this year.

http://media.victoriaadvocate.com/img/photos/2009/12/19/N_rr_mhs_cheer_122009_c_77981_t630.jpg?30004eeab9f b5f824ff65e51d525728c55cf3980
MHS Varsity cheerleader Courtney Rab tops the pyramid for the ending routine, as the squad prepares for a trip to Orlando, Fla., to compete for another National Title.

[DrEdward]

In a sign of the coming season, 2010-2011 cheerleader tryouts are being scheduled in high schools around Texas this month.

[da hawaiian]

I love ours. If you're early to a game you can find them handing out donated seat cushions, or throwing out plastic footballs and tshirts.

They've got a hard job in Texas. In other states where crowd sizes are smaller they don't have to work nearly as hard to stay relevant. Our are usually off to the side near the student section. For us in the reserved seats they are usually out of site and out of mind.

[da hawaiian]

These guys are a lot less maintenance than the drill teams.

[Trojanalum693]

I love ours. If you're early to a game you can find them handing out donated seat cushions, or throwing out plastic footballs and tshirts.

They've got a hard job in Texas. In other states where crowd sizes are smaller they don't have to work nearly as hard to stay relevant. Our are usually off to the side near the student section. For us in the reserved seats they are usually out of site and out of mind.


Yeah you are right. But since I am in the student section most of the time I listen to them constantly. They try their best. We even had a male cheerleader for the first time in Trinity's history for the past two or three years.

[da hawaiian]

Yeah you are right. But since I am in the student section most of the time I listen to them constantly. They try their best. We even had a male cheerleader for the first time in Trinity's history for the past two or three years.

Is that what you called that? :D

[Trojanalum693]

Is that what you called that? :D

Well sort of a man if you catch my drift.

[da hawaiian]

I do :heli:

[Trojanalum693]

However from what I have seen and heard he was a great cheerleader. And was the reason the squad was as good as it has been.

Apparantly they won't be the same without him next year from what I have heard.

[da hawaiian]

Well, they'll be alot better lookin

[Trojanalum693]

Yeah that would be nice. Good looking cheerleaders distract me from the game though.

[da hawaiian]

lol

I just meant better lookin as in one less dude :)

[Trojanalum693]

lol

I misread the post.

The cheerleaders are a big part of the game though we really need them to step it up.

[da hawaiian]

It would be really creepy for a middle age guy like me to embelish

[chhspantherfan]

It would be really creepy for a middle age guy like me to embelish

is that why you and T'back are on probation?:p

[RedRage00]

Victoria had 2 male cheerleaders last year. That was the first time I could ever remember a VISD team having male cheerleaders.

I tried out when I was a senior but I couldn't fit in the skirt.

[RedRage00]

It would be really creepy for a middle age guy like me to embelish

http://www.funnyforumpics.com/forums/bear/2/pedobear4dz.jpg

[SV61]

SV had a few years in the early 80s, with Male Cheerleaders.

Honest.

[RedRage00]

SV had a few years in the early 80s, with Male Cheerleaders.

Honest.

Wow, in that area? I'm surprised they weren't stoned to death LOL

[Trojanalum693]

It would be really creepy for a middle age guy like me to embelish

Lucky for me I am still a teenager so it isn't as bad for me to do it.

[Trojanalum693]

Wow, in that area? I'm surprised they weren't stoned to death LOL

Well our male cheerleader was made fun of like crazy.

[Trojanalum693]

SV had a few years in the early 80s, with Male Cheerleaders.

Honest.

Were they normal if you catch my drift?

[da hawaiian]

Well our male cheerleader was made fun of like crazy.

U talking about the current squad? He seems pretty well adjusted.

[Trojanalum693]

No the one who is about to graduate. So many people gave him crap for being a guy that was a cheerleader.

[da hawaiian]

it's suprising how bigoted we can be in casual conversation. I'm guilty and my own brother is homosexual. It's a double standard I hope to conquere completely one day. But first I have to get over my own homophobia - which is silly really because I'm such an ugly dude anyways :o

[SV61]

Were they normal if you catch my drift?

If ya know what I sayin...................,

:D

Yea, it was a group of straight guys that were popular, but didn't play football. I think there were a couple of basketball players, and a track guy or two.

At least, I think they were straight.

I never checked.

;)

[RedRage00]

it's suprising how bigoted we can be in casual conversation. I'm guilty and my own brother is homosexual. It's a double standard I hope to conquere completely one day. But first I have to get over my own homophobia - which is silly really because I'm such an ugly dude anyways :o

:rofl:

[da hawaiian]

in hindsight I think more straight guys wished they did cheerlead rather than play football :D

[slcdragonfan]

in hindsight I think more straight guys wished they did cheerlead rather than play football :D

You have been watching way too much Glee.

[RedRage00]

You have been watching way too much Glee.

Seems like you have too lol

[slcdragonfan]

Seems like you have too lol

"There's never an excuse for stirrup pants."

[da hawaiian]

:rofl:

:d

[da hawaiian]

You have been watching way too much Glee.

You know exactly what buttons to press huh :p.

[RedRage00]

"There's never an excuse for stirrup pants."

:rofl:

[Trojanalum693]

in hindsight I think more straight guys wished they did cheerlead rather than play football :D


:rofl::rofl::rofl:

not me.

you forgot this :rolleyes:.

[Trojanalum693]

Seems like you have too lol

What is glee?

[RedRage00]

What is glee?

lol wut?

[da hawaiian]

:rofl::rofl:

not me.

you forgot this :rolleyes:.

:rolleyes:

[RedRage00]

Victoria West just announced their cheerleaders and they have a guy. I think its the same guy that was on the squad last year at Vic Memorial. He's just a senior now. He's going to West, instead of East. Go West! :heli:

[da hawaiian]

Sounds like an intelligent young man :D

[Trojanalum693]

Maybe he won't take much crap from people for being a male cheerleader. :rolleyes:

[da hawaiian]

As the sun rises tommorrow he will

[Trojanalum693]

Of course. I wonder how many people he'll have to kick the snot out of before they stop giving him crap?

[da hawaiian]

Let's hope he doesn't have to

[Trojanalum693]

Yeah for his safety and for the safety of others. He could end up hurting somebody pretty bad if he beats the :Censor: out of somebody. They take that :Censor: pretty seriously too.

[da hawaiian]

Not to mention how embarrasing that would be for someone to get beaten up by a cheer leader:eek:

[Trojanalum693]

Yeah he'd never live that down.

[RedRage00]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs340.ash2/62014_1620806845185_1386865208_2697318_650909_n.jp g

Class 4A Victoria East....Represent!

[mad_fan]

http://www.funnyforumpics.com/forums/bear/2/pedobear4dz.jpg

I was hoping for more pics in this thread...
:rolleyes:

[slcdragonfan]

I was hoping for more pics in this thread...
:rolleyes:

nm

[Super B]

Yeah you are right. But since I am in the student section most of the time I listen to them constantly. They try their best. We even had a male cheerleader for the first time in Trinity's history for the past two or three years.
Sorry to reply to a post from more than a year ago on the first page.

When I was at Trinity, late '80's, there was a male cheerleader. So, the one you refer was not the first. Just the first in a while.

[Super B]

You have been watching way too much Glee.
Not that there is anything wrong with that.

http://youtu.be/GZPcGapl2dM