American Cheerleader back issues from October 2005:
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Oct 01, 2005; ... INSPIRATION STATION AC has taught me how to become a better cheerleader. I always look forward to reading each issue and hope that one day I can become COM. Thanks for inspiring not only me, but many other cheerleaders with big dreams, too. Heather Heising * Frankfort, ...
jeers
Oct 01, 2005; ... * To the West Virginia Board of Education for passing a rule that school cheerleaders wilt no longer be allowed to participate in outside cheer competitions during the fall semester-meaning that cheerleaders will have to pick between school and all-star cheerleading from now on. * To Jim ...
LISTEN TO THIS
Oct 01, 2005; ... LISTEN TO THIS Beatbox My Heartbeat by The Weekend This knows something about love and broken hearts. However, this almost '80s-inspired album isn't full of mushy, sad, lock-yourself-in-your-room-to-cry-your-eyes-out music ....
cheers
Oct 01, 2005; ... * To the Ole Miss athletic department for hiring former University of Kentucky cheerleader and national partner stunt champion Jason Keogh as the new head coach of their varsity and ]V squads. * To Missy Madrigal-Walters for defending cheerleading in the California-based Gilroy Dispatch ...
Who We Are by Hope Partlow
Oct 01, 2005; ... This former cheerleader is about to be the newest blonde on the music scene. "Who We Are" is the debut album from Hope Partlow and it's sure to top your must-have list. The CD's full of fun songs about ...
TUNE IN
Oct 01, 2005; ... TUNE IN NBCS "Surface" NBC is taking its cues from last season's success of sci-fi drama "Lost," by adding "Surface" to its fall lineup. Though most of the action on this show is happening in the water and not on land, viewers are bound to get sucked in from the beginning. The ...
Radio Disney's Move It! by various artists
Oct 01, 2005; ... Radio Disney's Move It! by various artists This is the ultimate mega mix if you're looking to get pumped up. Radio Disney's Move It!, which was designed by Disney to get kids up and moving, includes a lot of faves you've heard at ...
READ ME
Oct 01, 2005; ... READ ME How to Survive Your Freshman Year by Mark Bernstein and Yadin Kaufmann Some of you are lucky and can talk to an older sister or brother about what you may experience when you head off to college for the first time. But that's just one opinion, from one person who's ...
RACE TO RAISE: Challenge
Oct 01, 2005; ... As many of you know from your own experiences as cheerleaders, being a member of a squad y is about more than just showing off your spirit at game time. In fact, the role of a cheerleader often extends out into the community, which is why AC loves hearing about the community service and ...
CAMPUS CLASSIC
Oct 01, 2005; ... This no-fail looks gets an A+ for clean and simple beauty. MAKING WAVES This look works best on medium to long hair. * Begin by parting hair to the side. * Using a medium-barreled curling iron, form loose spiral curls. * On short side of the part, divide ...
TRY ME
Oct 01, 2005; ... TRY ME Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Speaking Dictionary by Franklin This gadget puts a new twist on your old dictionary. Keeping with the popularity of pocket electronics, this Palm Pilot-sized electronic dictionary does it all. Just type in a word and the definition will pop up ...
How to enter
Oct 01, 2005; ... 1. First, get together with your squad and coach and decide that you'd like to be involved in AC "Race to Raise" program. 2. Have your coach or team captain e-mail us a letter, letting us know all about your squad and what you plan on doing for your volunteer work. E-mail should include ...
HOT WHEELS
Oct 01, 2005; ... Danica Patrick is on the fast track to becoming racing's superstar. ALL ABOUT DANICA CHEER DAYS: Danica was a cheerleader at Prairie Hill School in Beloit, Wl, and Hononegah HS in Rockton, IL HER WHEELS: Number 16 Panoz/Honda car for Rahal Letterman (as in racing legend ...
TOUGH ENOUGH
Oct 01, 2005; ... An inside look at how college cheerleaders achieve their super endurance and rockhard bodies. Two-and-a-half minutes. It's a commercial break, a pop song. It's the time it takes to wash your face and brush your teeth in the morning. Doesn't seem long, right? Now fill those 150 seconds ...
Join the Club
Oct 01, 2005; ... Get the scoop on top all-girl competitive collegiate teams that have sprung up across the country. One of the most visible trends in the college cheer world right now is the emergence of competitive all-girl club teams as an alternative to existing coed programs supported by athletic ...
EVERYBODY LOVES Eva
Oct 01, 2005; ... TV's cutest housewife has a spirited past that's anything but desperate. Long before Eva Longoria set foot on one of Wisteria Lane's perfectly manicured lawns, she spent summers on the fields of college campuses as a camp instructor! In "Desperate Housewives," Eva plays Gabrielle Solis, ...
CLEAN SWEEP
Oct 01, 2005; ... 20 best new products for glowing, healthy skin. It seems like every day there's a new product that promises to zap zits, clean your pores and leave your skin in perfect condition. Figuring out the best skin care routine can seem overwhelmingly complicated, but it's best to keep it ...
CONFESSIONS OF A BACKUP CHEERLEADER
Oct 01, 2005; ... Find out how being your squad's alternate holds more weight than you might think. You spent days on end learning the dances and cheers required to make the squad. You worked on your jumps every night for a month straight, and you even enrolled in a tumbling class at a local gym to ...
featured cheerleaders
Oct 01, 2005; ... atalie BAUM 21 University of Illinois, Champaign, IL One of the co-founders of her university's competitive cheer squad, Atalie relishes nothing more than rallying her teammates closer to victory. Flying in Heel Stretches, Arabesques and Basket Tosses, she's already helped her ...
GUYS 101
Oct 01, 2005; ... Learn more about the guys who hold you up in Liberties, toss you into the air and catch you when you fall. GILES GREGORY HAS CHEERED FOR: 3 years SCHOOL: Oklahoma State University HOW HE GOT INTO CHEERLEADING: His cheer coach in high school convinced him to join ...
ALL ABOARD
Oct 01, 2005; ... 19 reasons why Purdue University cheerleaders get the best of both worlds. From a unique locomotive mascot that dates back to the 19305 to a legendary athlete who helped put Purdue basketball on the map, the Boilermaker cheerleaders from West Lafayette, IN, are certainly not deprived of ...
WELCOME TO THE BIG SHOW
Oct 01, 2005; ... Do you have what it takes to make the college cut? Six coaches dish on everything you should know before tryouts. Making your college team is like stepping up to the majors: Think big football games, big basketball games and big competition. We asked six of the nation's top college ...
IT'S ALL ABOUT POWER
Oct 01, 2005; ... Base better and jump higher with these powerful lower-body muscle strengthened. What's the secret to getting ahead in cheering? Is it taking special vitamins? Doing more crunches? Eating more veggies? Nope, the answer is building explosive leg power! To help you on your way to developing ...
Radford High School
Oct 01, 2005; ... HONOLULU, HI Coming into the 2006 InterNational Championships, Radford High School has a title to defend! This small coed varsity squad has been a dominating force at AmeriCheer events for some time now. I had the privilege to speak with Radford High School Coach, Bo Frank- ...
MONEY WAGON
Oct 01, 2005; ... Haul in the cash with a tall hayride. HIT THE HAY When autumn leaves are changing color and Halloween excitement is in the air, give your community a fun fall outing with a hayride fundraiser. Yours can be either a pleasant outdoor ride or a Halloween-themed fright ...
hang in there
Oct 01, 2005; ... Bring a little cheer into your bedroom with this mobile that turns all of your teammates into shining stars. Shopping List * Wooden stars* in various sizes * Acrylic paint* in team colors (we used Ice Blue, Purple Pearl and Green Pearl for the photo seen here) * ...
Mega Stars
Oct 01, 2005; ... age 13 Molly F. CHEER ACADEMY ALL STARS & HOPEWELL VALLEY POP WARNER, NEW JERSEY Her Faves Subject: science Book Series: Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar Singer: Jessica Simpson Movie: Meet the Footers Things to ...
SUIT UP FOR SUCCESS
Oct 01, 2005; ... Go from mascot wannabe to the mascot you want to be! Ever wondered how to become one of those costumed critters you see on the sidelines? Being a school mascot calls for a unique blend of energy, creativity, humor and athleticism, plus a healthy dose of school spirit. If you think you've ...
amy DRAPER
Oct 01, 2005; ... VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, VALDOSTA, GA BLONDE BOMBSHELL While AC was scoping out the competition at NCA Collegiate Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL, this year, we were amazed at the level of talent each team brought to the mat. However, one girl in particular caught our eye-or ...
honorable mention
Oct 01, 2005; ... HOLLIE CRISLER 22 Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA This fantastic flyer excels wherever she competes. Dubbed "Most Likely to Be Miss Fitness America" by her squadmates, she went on to help them take second place at the 2004 NCA Collegiate Championships, all while ...
FRESH SQUEEZED SPIRIT
Oct 01, 2005; ... The cheerleaders from Orange Crush All-Stars in Lake Forest, CA, really put the star in all-star. HOLLYWOOD BOUND Lately, it seems like California's Orange Crush All-Stars are practically everywhere! Not only have many of our AC readers spotted these cheerleaders at tons of ...
HEAD OVER HEELS
Oct 01, 2005; ... Jordan Maynard, Brittany Adamson, Sarah Livesay and Griffin Myers from GymTyme All Stars in Louisville, KY, kick back while performing this group Rewind variation. STEP 1 * SET FLYER: Start with your feet together. Arms should be above your head and slightly bent, gripping your ...
THE TOE TOUCH FRONT
Oct 01, 2005; ... Casey Harris of South Grand Prairie HS in South Grand Prairie, TX, and Odyssey Cheer and Dance in Arlington. TX, shows us how to perform a toe touch front tuck. STEP 1: SET Start with your squad's normal approach for a toe touch. In a toe touch front tuck, you will typically face ...
HYPED-UP HYDRATION
Oct 01, 2005; ... DEAR NUTRACHEERLEADER, I've seen a lot of people at school carrying around energy drinks, so I decided to try one before practice. However, instead of feeling energized and ready-to-go, I felt jittery and hyper. I could barely concentrate on what my coach was telling me to do. Are these ...
power wraps
Oct 01, 2005; ... Treat yourself and your teammates to these protein-packed peanut butter & jelly beef wraps at the next pre-Nationals slumber party. Ingredients * 1 pound ground beef (95 percent lean) * ½ small red bell pepper, washed * 1 bunch green onion washed * ½ ...
AUTUMN SURPRISES
Oct 01, 2005; ... september-october 2005 AUG 23-SEP 22 You're flipping into football season in fine shape, thanks to all the aerobic effort you put forth all summer. Keeping up that long-term vision pays off all fall, especially in anything to do with language. Social life is kind of on the quiet side; ...
COLLEGE CRASH COURSE
Oct 01, 2005; ... I loved college. My father used to liken it to camp, and he was right in so many ways: I had new territories to explore, both on campus and in the city in which it was located, and new people to meet from all over the place. Of course, I also had a much more challenging schedule than in high ...