American Cheerleader back issues from April 2006:
tryouts never end
Apr 01, 2006; ... What's the point of tryouts? Fora coach to assemble a team that represents the best talent available. Thousands of cheer hopefuls will put on their best faces and polish up their skills for a spot on the team of their dreams this month. But what happens once you make the squad? Does that "best ...
back talk back
Apr 01, 2006; ... Boy, OK, Boy OMG! I was totally psyched when I saw a guy on the cover of the February 2006 issue of AC! Guy cheerleaders always amaze me. Now I can show all my friends that there really are guy cheerleaders who are passionate about what they do. Jennifer Dunham * ...
jeer
Apr 01, 2006; ... * To newspapers across the country for running the same old (did we mention that they're outdated?) injury statistics from 1990-'02 in cheerleading and referring to them as "new." A study from the journal Pediatrics estimated that 208,800 young people ages 5 to 18 ...
snapshot of the month
Apr 01, 2006; ... We Have Spirit, Yes, We Do Who: Cheerleaders from Steele HS in Cibolo, TX What: Teams across TX were invited to attend a clinic headed up by UCA and the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, as well as perform on the sidelines during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the ...
Some Hearts
Apr 01, 2006; ... listen to this Some Hearts by Carrie Underwood She's a little bit country and America's newest Idol. Carrie Underwood's debut CD is definitely a keeper. With songs that deal with heartache, love and ...
cheers
Apr 01, 2006; ... * To WBRC FOX6 news in Birmingham for featuring ACE All-Stars of Alabama's Bows and Arrows team during a November 24 broadcast. Members of this award-winning special-needs team got the chance to show off their skills and talk about what they love about competitive cheer. * To the "Today ...
So Super Stylish
Apr 01, 2006; ... So Super Stylish by Rose Wilkins read me This cute, British teen chicklit book is more than fun -it's everything you've ever enjoyed in a gossip mag, but in a book. The story's about a high school girl named Octavia, whose mom just happens to be a slightly famous ...
Minot HS Wins Fan Frenzy Night
Apr 01, 2006; ... The cheerleaders from Minot HS helped to put North Dakota on the spirit map by impressing the judges (none other than the AC staff) with their creativity and resourcefulness, and capturing the 2005 Fan Frenzy Night title and a hefty money prize. Fan Frenzy Night was started last year by ...
industry buzz
Apr 01, 2006; ... Jim Soffe to Be Named to the Sporting Goods Industry (SGI) Hall of Fame. Famous for the colorful cheerleading shorts his company manufactures and distributes, Jim will be honored at a ceremony, taking place in San Antonio, TX this May. Southern Hospitality with a Touch of ...
Just Friends
Apr 01, 2006; ... Just Friends DVD from New Line Home Entertainment watch me If you feet like laughing-that full-out, stomachaching, eyes-tearing, need-to-go-to-the-bathroom kind of laughing-this is the movie for you. Ryan Reynolds plays a power-hungry player who was severely overweight in ...
Oh Me of Little Faith
Apr 01, 2006; ... Oh Me of Little Faith by The Plus Ones This little band from Cali is on the verge of something big. Their indie-rock sound has, so far, landed them a spot on the music-obsessed "The O.C." and people are starting to take ...
iBling
Apr 01, 2006; ... iBling by XtremeMac make me Here's your chance to add a little blingto yourtunes -without it being permanent. With the new iBling from XtremeMac, you're able to add different colored jewels to your iPod to ...
chance of a lifetime
Apr 01, 2006; ... KENTUCKY'S DUNBAR HS IS CHOSEN TO STAR IN ANOTHER TV SHOW! If you're traveling for a competition the second weekend of March, you'll want to set your TiVo for iopm ET/PT, Sunday, the iath, because that's when the new reality series "Cheerleader Nation" debuts on Lifetime ...
under pressure
Apr 01, 2006; ... TAKE OUR QUIZ TO FIND OUT WHAT YOUR TRYOUT PERSONALITY IS AND HOW IT CAN HELP OR HURT YOU. We all know how stressful tryouts can be, but how you handle yourself under pressure says a lot about what type of cheerleader you'll be. Take the quiz below and see what your tryout personality is ...
idol chatter
Apr 01, 2006; ... THE SPIRITED PAST OF "AMERICAN IDOL" SEASON 4 WINNER CARRIE UNDERWOOD Before she was signing autographs, glamming it up on the red carpet and breaking music chart records, 22-year-old Carrie Underwood's life resembled that of, well, the "Simple Life." She grew up on a farm in rural ...
2006 dance SNEAKERS
Apr 01, 2006; ... For those of you pulling double-duty cheering and dancing, here's something to make you want to kick up your heels-dance sneakers with style, comfort and durability. Bloch The pros know Bloch rules when it comes to dancing gear. Bloch's mesh dance sneaker with DRT (Dynamic Resistance ...
the secret of my success
Apr 01, 2006; ... IN THEIR OWN WORDS, EIGHT CHEERLEADERS GIVE YOU THE GOODS ON HOW THEY MADE THE TEAM. Carley Emery 17 McClintock HS * Tempe, AZ ONE MONTH BEFORE TRYOUTS, YOU'LL FIND ME: conditioning. At my school, tryouts last for two hours each day for a whole week. For at least 45 ...
In Memoriam: kelsey GADBERRY
Apr 01, 2006; ... LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HS & CHEER CITY UNITED SHINING STAR Several months ago, XlC received an application from a girl from Arkansas, who bore a strong resemblance to Kate Hudson. After reading her application, we knew we'd found someone special. When we brought Kelsey Gadberry ...
Oops, You Did It Again
Apr 01, 2006; ... WANT TO MAKE THE TEAM THIS YEAR? FIND OUT HOW TO FIX AND NIX 10 COMMON TRYOUT MISTAKES. "I give up!" "I can't!" "No way!" "Forget this." "I've got this made." "Whatever!" Let's face it: When it comes to tryouts, no one is perfect. Whether ...
Mo' Money
Apr 01, 2006; ... CASH SAVING TIPS FOR ALL-STAR CHEERLEADERS. Check out the following cheer scenarios: Do any of them sound familiar? A) You're an all-star cheerleader who's trying to save up for Nationals fees and shoes and uniforms and .... B) You finally raise enough money for required ...
cheerleader of the month: erin TROTMAN
Apr 01, 2006; ... USA! WILDCATS & BRISTOL EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL WAITING FOR TROTMAN When AC met Erin Trotman during a photo shoot a few years ago, we were impressed by how well she carried herself in front of and behind the camera. The shoot was sort of an odd one, which required Erin to climb ...
a cinderella story
Apr 01, 2006; ... CHEERLEADER JESSICA DALTON MAKES PROM DREAMS A REALITY WITH HER INVENTIVE CHARITY. It's not unusual for high school seniors to cram for final exams or leave their senior projects to the last minute. Then again, not many students are like Jessica Dalton. When asked to do a charitable act ...
awesome athletes
Apr 01, 2006; ... SIX CHEERLEADERS WHO REPRESENT THE BEST OF THE BEST! jessica BAKER AGE 18 Seneca HS Hometown: Seneca, MO Years cheered: 13 Positions: base, flyer and tumbler Signature stunting skill: Liberty full-down Top tumbling pass: round-off followed by three back ...
Honoring cheer's youngest stars!
Apr 01, 2006; ... AGE 13 AMANDA O. DEKALB MS, TENNESSEE HER FAVES TV Show: "7th Heaven" Movie: Yours, Mine and Ours Actress: Reese Witherspoon Book Series: Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling Board Game: LIFE WHY SHE'S #1 In her second year of ...
montour mania
Apr 01, 2006; ... HOW THE SPARTAN CHEERLEADERS STOLE CAMERA TIME FROM THEIR ESPN-BOUND FOOTBALL TEAM. When ESPN producers selected the Montour HS football team, based out of McKees Rocks, PA, as the focus of its weekly reality series "Bound for Glory," they were blessed with a package deal. Little did ...
world cup shooting stars
Apr 01, 2006; ... The nationally ranked World Cup Shooting Stars from Freehold, NJ, have been entertaining judges and audiences for a little over a decade with their impressive elite-level skills, flawless tumbling passes and contagious showmanship, and they've got a number of Grand Champ banners to prove ...
Stamina Session
Apr 01, 2006; ... GIVE YOUR PERFORMANCES A BOOST WITH INTERVAL TRAINING. Let's face it-in order to be a great cheerleader, you need to have great athletic stamina. One of the best ways to improve yours is with interval training. During this repetitive form of training, short, fairly intense spurts ...
plaster trap
Apr 01, 2006; ... 13 WAYS TO SURVIVE LIFE IN A CAST. From getting sidelined before competition to bagging your arm or leg just to take a shower, breaking a bone is definitely a major bummer-not to mention the average recovery time of four to six weeks. Sounds like an eternity when you can't wait get back ...
The Coffee Craze
Apr 01, 2006; ... FIND OUT WHAT THE BUZZ IS ABOUT! If you can't live without your daily venti double latte fixes, read on for the answers to your top five questions about these popular caffeinated beverages, and their potential effect on your health and well-being. Q: Is it OK to drink coffee ...
the nifty 50-50
Apr 01, 2006; ... TAKE A SPLIT-THE-POT RAFFLE TO A NEW LEVEL. Hosting a raffle is one of the simplest yet most profitable fundraisers your squad can organize. In a typical 50-50 raffle, you'd sell tickets and draw one lucky winner who would "split the pot" with your team. But give your raffle a little ...
spring in the stars
Apr 01, 2006; ... march-april 2006 Feb 19-Mar 20 You're torn between risks and the old reliable, which can leave you anxious about tryouts. This uncertainty spills over into your studies, so double-check all answers, especially on anything to do with travel. Love also finds you doubting yourself; come ...