<p>I just tried out for one of the 12 JV Cheer Squad spots, out of like 37 girls. I forgot to smile in the cheer and the chant, and sort of messed up on the cheer. They asked us to redo it and I smiled a bit. I showed spirit before and after ALL things, and in our dance, I mouthed 1-2-3-4 etc. by mistake but stopped when I noticed, I did smile in the dance. I did a cart-wheel for tubmling also. We had 3 other girls in our group. My friend and I who were on the same beat, and 2 overpowering Seniors who did everything there way, were way too loud and fake, and were way to fast, on their own beat. I don't feel I did good...but what are your opinions and how much do they count off for the mouthing, and non smiling?? BTW I'm in 9th grade, and did a toe-touch and a Herkie for my jumps.</p>
<p>Still here, so I'm just wondering, will you be listing cheerleading as an EC when you apply to Yale in hopes that they are looking for blond and vacuous that year?</p>
<p>people think cheerleaders are dumb blondes and airheads but that is not always the case. I have met smart intelligent cheerleaders who participate in cheerleading while getting straight A's for school too.</p>
<p>Not saying ALL cheerleaders are dumb, but I would really wonder how Yale would view cheerleading in terms of it being a good thing to spend time on given other opportunities.</p>
<p>I wanted to be a cheerleader.</p>
<p>They told me to try out for step.</p>
<p>Hey I'm a cheerleader! and no, we aren't stupid. about 1/5 of the girls are taking ap classes and 1/2 are on the a honor roll... only half of us are blonde! For tips, seriously, take classes at a tumbling/gymnastics center? I was a gymnast for five years so I could do a standing back tuck and my toe touch was almost like a V from all the stretching. You still have a shot next year cause you're only a freshman! Just take some gymnastics classes, stretch a lot (probably 3-4 times a week) and practice your moves and practice the "tightness" of them.
btw, off topic, but should I mention cheerleading on my college application, will they look down upon it? Or will they feel it will bring diversity?</p>
<p>I have never met a single cheerleader who I didn't think was one of the most vapid, superficial people I've ever seen.</p>
<p>Diversity, yes. The kind a top school wants? Seriously doubt it.</p>
<p>to the first responder...my gf is a captain lol</p>
<p>my sister tried out for cheerleading and it came down to her and 1 other girl, and they chose the other girl. And at my school, they're not all blonde (actually there's only a few) and many are strong students.</p>
<p>I'm a cheerleader (no, I'm not blonde or an airhead), and although some of the girls on my squad are superficial, many are very smart and decent. I'm third in my class, the 4th, 6th, and 8th girls in my class are on my squad as well. As for your questions, dreamsofYale, smiling is a big factor, but it really depends on how well the other cheerleaders were you were up against. In my school, most girls who are pretty decent can make it onto JV, while I've seen other schools where you have to have a tuck just to make JV. The best thing you can do, at least for next year if you don't make it this year, is to make sure you smile a lot and don't be fake. Gymnastics can help too; I've been in it my whole life. Also, don't listen to all of the people who say cheerleaders are dumb and that cheerleading is a waste of time. It's just like spending your time competing in a sport or participating in a club. If you enjoy doing it, then it is a good activity. I've seen girls on competitive squads that have had to work harder than most of the girls on sports teams in my school, so it isn't as easy as it seems. To tell the truth, I thought the girls on my freshman softball team that I was on and some of the girls on my gymnastics team are worse than the girls on my cheerleading squad. Don't worry about Yale being stubborn about it either. Seriously, if they are going to look down at you for participating in a wholesome (yes it is, don't argue with me) activity that you enjoy, then maybe the college isn't for you anyway. Just stay true to yourself and don't listen to other people's rude remarks and you will be just fine.</p>
<p>I am offended, I am a cheerleader and I'm one of the least superficial people you will meet. I have a 4.0 gpa, 5th in my class, AP classes, etc. They other people on my team aren't the typical cheerleader either, not all are smart but they are nice girls and aren't all a size 2. I practice 3 times a week and cheer @ games on the weekends. I'm hoping this activity will help separate me from a crowd of intellectuals, I'm also the captain. Cheerleading is fun, hard work, and a great way to stay in shape!</p>
<p>I take offense too. Wtf ubercollege man. I'm a varsity cheerleader, and I am on THE best squad in the country. Oh yeah, I'm also Senior Class President, in the top 5% of my class with 4.2W GPA, a 1340 SAT(one and only try), 8 APs by graduation, including Calc AB, BC, Physics, and Chemistry. I originally planned on going to Dartmouth or Stanford, but chose to stay in my home state, florida, for both monetary and familial reasons. I'm going to be in the University of Florida Honors Program, and plan to Major in Biology, minor in Anthropology, with a pre-medical tracking. I want to be either a pediatrician or ER doctor.</p>
<p>Sound vapid to you? Like awesome, for sure! You're just mad because they never give you the time of day. Get over it, and your psuedo-misogynistic attitude.</p>
<p>I like how people bring up the oldest threads. It amuses me so.</p>
<p>I actually dated a cheerleader and can honestly say she was one of the smartest people I've ever meet... That's saying a lot too, considering we had a terrible break up and it takes a lot of me to compliment her!</p>
<p>If all of the cheerleaders you have met are vapid 20 to 0, uber, then I can't help but think that you come from a really snobbish school/area. Most of the cheerleaders on my squad are very normal people and are fun to be around. Several of them you could never tell were cheerleaders if they didn't have their uniform on. I'm sorry that you've had such bad experiences with cheerleaders, but not all of them are vapid, and I think it's a bit harsh to call someone vapid just for sticking up for herself on a message board.</p>
<p>vap·id ( P ) Pronunciation Key (vpd, vpd)
adj.
Lacking liveliness, animation, or interest;</p>
<p>Oh yes... that descirbes cheerleaders PERFECTLY. We definitely lack liveliness and animation, and we're totally uninteresting... thats why you were drawn to a thread labeled "Cheerleaders, Previous Cheerleaders..."</p>
<p>So you never called us unintelligent, but I AM calling you a jackass.</p>
<p>Whoah, lacey, that was harsh!</p>
<p>HAHA, nice one.</p>
<p>Oh wow.. This is scary. I love it when people get angry over bs like this. </p>
<p>Not to take sides -- but, when you have to list all of your little "achievements" to justify yourself, well, it's pretty unnatural.</p>