- Dec 14, 2009
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I saw an interesting & kind exchange this weekend at BATC. Some young cheerleaders (7-8 yr old) eagerly approached these "old" cheerleaders that used to be on a "premiere" LG Sr team. The young girls kindly asked for the "older" cheerleaders autographs. The old cheerleaders were actually touched by the request and were happy to sign. But after being in college for several years, the older girls turned and said "WOW, when did all this all happen?" These older girls were obviously rock stars of cheerleading BEFORE cheer-lebrity started. These ancient 19-20yr old girls went on to perform with wonderful skill and talent Sat & Sun. But then they did an even more amazing thing....
They got into their cars, late Sunday night, and returned to college & their lives. They returned to the REAL world of exams, real pressure & work demands. Not relying on how many followers they have or tweets they post. Just grateful that they were able to compete with their God-given talents. Realizing in a few short years, they have to "get a job". They will look back on their cheerleading careers not for the "cheerlebrity" of it all but for the sportsmanship, perserverance & discipline that they learned over the previous years.
It really put things in perspective for this mom.
They got into their cars, late Sunday night, and returned to college & their lives. They returned to the REAL world of exams, real pressure & work demands. Not relying on how many followers they have or tweets they post. Just grateful that they were able to compete with their God-given talents. Realizing in a few short years, they have to "get a job". They will look back on their cheerleading careers not for the "cheerlebrity" of it all but for the sportsmanship, perserverance & discipline that they learned over the previous years.
It really put things in perspective for this mom.
