NISH CHEERLEADING: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

By: An interested bystander
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:20 AM CDT

 

Quite honestly let me first state that I do not have a dog in this fight but am an outsider looking in and according to many educators at the school, this is just the rumblings from 2 to 3 “spoiled bratty cheerleaders”. I haven’t been privy in detail to what either side has said much but I do believe the phrase “actions speak louder than words”. The fact that FIVE on the squad have now quit with more to come speaks very loudly to me that there must be a problem and that it is being ignored. It seems to me like a change is needed. I hope someone with some authority actually makes note of this, because for girls who love to cheer so much to actually quit means they are taking a stand, making a statement and fighting for something they believe in not just with words but with strong measures. It is quite obvious that there is much discontent not only from the girls but from the parents because they have to be the ones who are allowing them to quit even though they have invested considerable money in this squad. Change may not be possible this year, but maybe the “powers that be” can take note and effect change for next year because it is obvious that something is wrong. To borrow another oft heard phrase “where there is smoke, there must be a fire”. 

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Comments

    Tammy White wrote on Nov 18, 2009 4:30 PM:

    " To Entertained:
    Not sure where you learned about football or football players but you are way off base. My son was captain of the NISH team last year. He also was the only male Valedictorian, a member of the All-State academic team, a member of both the Gifted and Talented programs since 2nd grade, and very active in our church. NISH recognizes players with a 3.0 better GPA and has over 50 players receive that honor. Kind of blows your theory out of the water. Three of the students chosen to speak at graduation were football players. "

    TO Entertained wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:15 AM:

    " You sound like someone who has something against football players and cheerleaders. I'm sorry the cheerleader said no when you asked her TO homecoming and the football player use to pick on you in MATH. Weird that the sport with supposedly no sportsmanship is one of America's greatest games. Also those 11 "idiots" are often smarter than alot of the kids in the student section. Also, cheerleading may not be a sport but atleast there learning teamwork and to accomplish things in a group effort. "

    Entertained wrote on Nov 17, 2009 8:57 PM:

    " Not only is cheerleading not a sport , football has no sportsmanship in it either. 11 idiots lining up against each other with the full intent of disabling the opponent any way they can. Injuries galore and yes paralized and even death, in a SPORT? No way. It's a cheap form of gladiator entertainment, pom-poms and tootoos. Parents and coaches living out their fantises in kids lives at any expence. Next you'll claim checkers and chess as a sport ( no offence) LOL Just about every cheerleader and football player I've known were airheads.Bruts, beauty, and no brains. "

    Sparky wrote on Nov 17, 2009 2:59 PM:

    " I don't have a dog in this fight and I really don't care about the cheerleading drama at NISH. It is probably Dr. Uhl and Fr. Charles' fault anyway.
    BTW it's about time for another Catholic High thread isn't it??? "

    praying wrote on Nov 11, 2009 3:48 PM:

    " I think everybody is CRAZY and you all need prayers. There are much more serious problems in this world and you are going to bicker over something so STUPID! You all need to get a life! "

    Bill Dance still fishin wrote on Nov 10, 2009 5:33 PM:

    " OMG!!!! LHSAA is having their first ever cheerleader coaching clinic. Don't get too excited. With LHSAA, it's about the benjamins; LHSAA is a business first and foremost. It is NOT about your kids. For example, ask soccer parents from TOP caliber h/s soccer schools. Until the LHSAA figured out how to make a buck off soccer, LHSAA did not care. Now they "auction" off the rights to host the state tournaments, without no consideration of travel. Oh boy.... "

    replytocitizen wrote on Nov 9, 2009 2:47 PM:

    " Wow, looks like you are the sponsor and defending yourself...How you know she is not going anywhere? How you know the sponsor isn't leaving without her own choice? "

    tocitizen wrote on Nov 9, 2009 9:05 AM:

    " obviously you are a digruntle parent that didnt get your way !LEAVE the sponsor and her husband alone! you must have issues within yourself to deal with because you have a problem with everyone! Who cares if the sponsors not perfect no one is! OK she likes making the cheerleaders look good SO WHAT its better than teaching them how to QUIT! As for her husband those girls were trying sooo hard to suck up they wanted to be his friend soooo bad but it didnt turn out their way! The SPONSOR's going nowheres DEAL WITH IT! "

    Citizen wrote on Nov 8, 2009 7:31 PM:

    " Basically the sponsor is trying to live vicariously through these girls. She obviously did not have the high school experience she wanted so she is giving it a second shot. This is supposed to be fun. And I do know what I am talking about because I see it first hand every single day! As far as her husband - that's a story in itself. Let's just say if I were a parent I would have a real problem with an adult male contacting my daughter! She needs to leave! These girls deserve better! "

    replytocurious wrote on Nov 7, 2009 9:12 PM:

    " Actually, last time i checked this was an opinion forum....and public....If I want to know what is going on then that is my business....You must be just as concerned about it if you are following all of the posts. "

    to curious wrote on Nov 6, 2009 8:22 PM:

    " its over...who cares...move on with your life because this is old news. The new squad has moved on and so should everyone else on this site. The only people who need to know the details are the direct parties involved, and since you keep asking for details you are obviously not involved nor is it any of your business. "

    to truth wrote on Nov 6, 2009 5:25 PM:

    " Two of the girls that were kicked off the team were once leaders and one other was also once a leader so what are you talking about! These girls couldnt follow the RULES and they were leaders WOW some leaders!What they did was not the right thing to do!!EXACTLY what did they stand up for! "

    Curious wrote on Nov 6, 2009 5:07 PM:

    " Can someone please fill me in on the real scoop? Is it the sponsor? the husband? what's the deal??? "

    truth wrote on Nov 6, 2009 8:52 AM:

    " GIRLS we are proud of yall for standing up for what yall think is right. Quitting was the right thing to do. When you cant count on your leaders to do the right thing. !! yall will each be very responsable people.NOT LIKE THE ONE'S DOING WHAT THEY ARE TOLD , yall followed your gutS ,and did what yall thinks right. Stand proud "

    TO truth wrote on Nov 5, 2009 10:58 PM:

    " First of all, go ahead and take a spelling and grammar class because you need it. Second, I am not making things up on "inicent" people. There was some very ugly things being said. His wife didn't utter a word, but he on the other hand was very rude and obnoxious, using very explicit language directed at a group of ladies. WOOHOO! Do you feel like a big boy now? "

    to curious wrote on Nov 5, 2009 6:19 PM:

    " The sponsor's husband had nothing to do with any of this! It was lies made up by some cheerleaders to get their way but it didn't work out !These girls who quit blamed everyone but themselves! They have accused so many people because of their own actions! They didnt do their jobs,were very disrespectful and thought they were the IT FACTOR if you know what i mean! "

    to fed up wrote on Nov 5, 2009 6:09 PM:

    " you might be taking a different direction but i hope you dont get lost ,your disrespectful ways will get you nowheres in life! when you become a coach i hope i dont have any kids that you are coaching because you know nothing about RESPECT! you knowing how to cheer is pointless anyone can learn how to be a cheerleader! Your selfish comment about the remaining cheerleaders is cruel!They are BETTER than ever and happier! YOU didnt do much for the team except bring drama!As for the sponsor she does a Terrific job, some just couldnt handle discipline! "

    its not working wrote on Nov 4, 2009 10:11 PM:

    " you moms can quit posting comments that cheerleading is not a sport and you can quit trying to bring the cheerleaders down because its not working! lYOUR NOT PART OF THE TEAM SO STOP HATIIN!!!! "

    Curious wrote on Nov 4, 2009 9:46 PM:

    " What does the sponsor's husband have to do with the situation? I keep seeing it in other posts but what is that about???? Please give me the scoop!!! "

    NISH band member wrote on Nov 4, 2009 7:39 PM:

    " Frist of all, I need to put out there that Mrs. Noel, the cheerleading sponser, is my english teacher, and honestly, she seems to have gone through a lot for this squad. I am currently a member of the band, and was once a cheerleader, therefore, i know a bit about drama that goes on between a couple of spoiled teenage girls. The fact that some of them quit because of conflict among themselves has absolutely nothing to do with the sponser's way of running the squad. If the girls who quit had any pride for cheerleading, they "

    A Fellow Classmate wrote on Nov 4, 2009 7:09 PM:

    " I still can't believe that there is still a fuss going on about this. Parents grow up and leave it alone. The girls that are still on the team obviously like what they are doing and how it is being done. And i must say that i havent seen the cheerleaders this happy before. The ones who quit did it because they didnt get their way, if your child really loved cheerleading she would have stuck it out. This isnt even a topic at school anymore,so why keep bringing it up. Your daughters have moved on so should you! "

    FED UP cont wrote on Nov 4, 2009 6:45 PM:

    " thinking her appearance is more to her than the squads appearance. I BELIEVE we're there for the sports and to cheer them on! THATS OUR JOBS! also, who cares if cheer is a sport or not?! the fact is that ITS TOUGH! i love cheerleading more than anything, and i WILL continue to cheer elsewhere, and hope to become a coach one day! me quitting does not mean im done, im just taking a different direction. i will also continue to support nish better than ever since the 11 cheerleaders left dont do much!!! imdone, best wishestothesponsor, hope you'reHAPPY:) "

    NISH student 2 wrote on Nov 4, 2009 5:25 PM:

    " I am a student at NISH and know many cheerleaders personally. Some of them are unpleasant and can be "bratty" but most of them aren't. The only reason this drama is getting so out of hand is because of the insane amount of gossip going around; everywhere I turn, the story changes. I am ALSO embarrassed for NISH. I, a most spirited student, am embarrassed to go to a school where cheerleaders, who are supposed to promote spirit, let their personal disagreements get in the way of their job. I have nothing against the girls, but they're letting us down. "

    Cheerleading a Sport wrote on Nov 4, 2009 3:48 PM:

    " I also agree with Hop Sing Sang his song. Yes, there has always been cheering, but is it necessary for the game and the support of the team to continue - NOT AT ALL !!!! Cheering is for those who cant play the sport ! It is for the spoiled, cute little brats! "

    truth wrote on Nov 4, 2009 3:43 PM:

    " i dont know where this person was when this father came to get his grandson . The only thing he said was yall come sit where your welcome . no bad language came out of his mouth are his wife. Now seeing this myself i know this drama wasnt coming from him, he was sent to sit on other side so the sponsors husband can come sit with us. STOP MAKING THINGS UP ON INICENT PEOPLE. "

    Embarrassed for NISH wrote on Nov 4, 2009 9:47 AM:

    " I graduated from NISH in '91. We were proud of our cheerleaders and dance team. The girls worked hard and I consider what they do a sport
    I remember the girls being kind and hard working and very good students who were proud of their school and the teams they cheered for and loved their teammates.
    It is unfortunate that people don't have any respect for themselves, others and their SCHOOL!
    Is this how you want to remember your years at NISH? Is this what you want your children to remember?
    I am sad for NISH! "

    John Burton wrote on Nov 4, 2009 9:29 AM:

    " My point is, if you become a cheerleader, an athletic girl who's dedicated and has more versatility and potential to advance in the sport can get beat out by a non-athletic girl with a mother that befriends the sponsor and politics like Huey Long. The sponsors are just inserted. They ususally don't have stellar credentials in the field. They're just people put there to be manipulated. Therefore, the overbearing mothers prevail. "

    Hop Sing Sang His Song wrote on Nov 4, 2009 7:40 AM:

    " Meanwhile, back at the Ponderosa, most of us have made quite a few trips around the sun. We have seen cheerleading all of our lives. I highly doubt going to a website is going to convince us that cheerleading is a sport. Your little angel enjoys it? I am happy for her. You get some king of vicarious thrill by her participating? God bless America, but it is not a sport. "

    who cares wrote on Nov 3, 2009 8:33 PM:

    " No one cares what any of you think! Every school has cheerleaders and it is what it is! If you don't like it don't watch it!If you dont want to be one dont try out!Everyone has their own opinions! "

    the SPORT of cheerleading wrote on Nov 3, 2009 6:27 PM:

    " to all the people saying cheerleading is not a sport...please go to lhsaa.org and view the home page. oh by the way, this website is only for Louisiana high school SPORTS!!! "

    Cheerleading a SPORT wrote on Nov 3, 2009 3:18 PM:

    " PLEASE !! You are reaching on this one. This is a bunch of pretty girls trying to impress the popular guys at school. Yes, they yell and tumble, etc. But, it's about popularity, not about spirit, or teamwork. Have you ever seen a cheerleader that wasnt pretty ?? Give it up ! Send all the cheerleaders packing to their cry baby parents ! "

    to john wrote on Nov 2, 2009 3:43 PM:

    " you are so right , but in the end it all works itself out! THE TRUTH COMES OUT AND THEIR TRUE PERSONALITIES ARE REVEALED! Asponsor can only take soooooooooo much! "

    To John Burton wrote on Nov 2, 2009 1:50 PM:

    " I have two words for you, tou and che' "

    John Burton wrote on Nov 1, 2009 11:41 AM:

    " LOL !!! When you join cheerleading, you better be ready to play politics (go to battle) with the most dysfunctional moms and their little ceracmic doll daughters for the entrire time you are there or be prepared to get shoved to the side and be their shadows. It's that simple. Cheerleading is a battle of moms and personalities. It;s corrupt politics at it's finest. You have little non-athletic girls that aren't that cute put up in the front because they have mothers who manipulate the sponsors. And that's the real story. "

    To Former wrote on Oct 31, 2009 5:04 AM:

    " Yes it is dangerous, but what makes you think that makes it a sport? Drinking and driving is dangerous, does that make it a sport? Cheerleading is an activity. An activity, not a sport. Last night at 10 o'clock the local news gave the sports scores, but for some reason they did not report the cheerleading scores. What channel did I need to watch to see that report? "

    Bill Dance wrote on Oct 30, 2009 6:02 PM:

    " Cheerleading USE to be about team support. Go to any h/s football game and watch. It is about the football team. It is about the cheerleaders. It is about the pep squad. And at some schools, it is about the band. All individually, not united. And I've been to plenty of games the last 7 years. It is about "look at me"... "

    Former NISH Cheer Mom wrote on Oct 30, 2009 12:34 PM:

    " EXACTLY!!! They are there to promote school spirit & cheer on the team. They do practice daily & most attend gym & dance class. Some squads do compete! Everything they do comes from training & practice just like your football player. It has been known to be one of the most dangerous girl "SPORTS." I"ll continue to watch the cheerleaders & you continue to watch whoever....great, wonderful, terrific! Obviously you do not have a daughter, cause you are very insensitive to "girl sports." there are plenty of seats in the stands, find another seat! "

    To Former Nish Cheer Mom wrote on Oct 30, 2009 10:21 AM:

    " When a sporting event happens, there is a team that wins at every event. EVERY event. I was at a high school football game the other night, and there were cheerleaders there but neither cheerleading squad won. I know, they do have cheerleading competitions. That is something that was made up long after cheerleading came about. Your child enjoyed participating, you enjoyed watching it. Great, wonderful, terrific. But it still is not a sport. "

    Former NISH Cheer Mom wrote on Oct 29, 2009 2:18 PM:

    " This is directed to "MOM OF A BALL PLAYER" who referred to cheerleaders as being nothing but a distraciton. How rude?? My daughter cheered most of her life. IT IS A SPORT, one of which she loved & enjoyed with all of her heart & worked very hard at. I went to the games to watch her cheer, just like you go to watch your child play ball. Even the NFL has cheerleaders! I know most of the NISH cheerleaders & think they are GREAT, SMART girls. PLEASE leave them alone! "

    To thank you wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:02 AM:

    " And no, no one is gulity. Things are being directed at her probably because of jealousy. From what I hear she is a very sweet girl and has tried countless times to get along with the girls. When a parent goes into a childs face and calls names, I would say it is being directed at one girl. Come on now, get your facts straight. Raise your children with enough confidence in theirselves so that they don't have to cut others down! "

    To thank you wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:00 AM:

    " The life lesson learned should've been to respect those in authority over you. Doing what is right for you to make yourself happy is the most cliche thing I have ever heard. Being filthy rich would make me happy but do you think it would be okay if I robbed a bank? Of course not. Rules are in place for a reason. Respect those in authority over you! Don't try to get your way! I don't understand parents that justify the wrong doing of their children! It blows my mind. You may not like the rules, but you must followthem! "

    To Thank You wrote on Oct 28, 2009 7:04 AM:

    " I don't know what planet you have been on, but there are several post in this topic and the previous two directed toward a co-captain and her mother. Drama? YOU WERE THE DRAMA!! As for as for guilty, you seem like your trying to take the heat off of yourself! Everyone knows the truth. As far as handling your own business HA! HA! Why are the parents acting like rogue teenagers? Get a Grip. Stop trying to put someone else at fault for your actions! Keep on posting though, you continue to prove the other sides point. "

    Thank you wrote on Oct 27, 2009 9:08 PM:

    " Why does everyone circle this around the new captain?? Everything is about her? NOT! No one directed anything to a specific cheerleader! Someone must be guilty though if your saying it is directed to one cheerleader. The reason the girls quit was to get away from all the drama. They did not quit because they were not getting there own way. Talk about learning life lessons, yes they did learn a lesson, stand up for yourself an handle your own business! Do what is right for yourself, after doing everything to make others happy doesn't allow you to be happy. "

    swampy wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:43 PM:

    " NISH needs cheerleaders that have spirit for the football team to keep their heads up when they get down !! GO GIRLS KEEP CHEERING , LOUDER AND LOUDER, Then the crowd will cheer with you !!!!!! "

    wiseone wrote on Oct 27, 2009 6:17 PM:

    " I have an idea. How about everyone who has a problem with extracurricular activities at a school instead let your child do volunteer work at a nursing home, St. Francis diner or some other worthwhile community activity. There are many older citizens who would appreciate a visit from a teen.
    I have another idea. Maybe you might go to college to be become a teacher, and then volunteer to be the cheerleader sponsor.
    Thanks to all teachers who give of their time to help our children with extracurricular activities. "

    to leave it alone wrote on Oct 27, 2009 2:38 PM:

    " yes my dear we know everything that goes on were part of the team and if the sponsor is the problem why are yall taking it out on the new captain! HUM! Yall have blamed the sponsor the sponsor's husband the principal the school board and yall treat the new captain like crap! If you want people to respect your feeling you have to respect others! It can't be the whole world thats messed up! "

    To leave it alone wrote on Oct 27, 2009 1:19 PM:

    " Maybe you had your head in the clouds. The parents were cussing. Not only at other parents but at a cheerleader! Talk about lowering your standards you are an adult fighting with a child! And I was seated by a cheerleader mother and a disgruntled father did come by and say these people arent worth a *use your imagination* and did also say many other profanities directed at these people. Exactly who does he think he is? Trying to scare women? What a man! Did I forget to mention he had a child in his arms? Great parenting guys. "

    leave it alone wrote on Oct 27, 2009 11:45 AM:

    " And as for the parents getting thrown out, that definately did not happen. I was right there. Those parents did not curse or anything like that. "Physical abuse?" come on now! "

    leave it alone wrote on Oct 27, 2009 11:39 AM:

    " I just love how people think they know everything. Were you there at our practices? NO! We did not quit because the former captain quit. Yes i am one of the cheerleaders that quit &i did it because all of the drama & bull wasn't worth it. You say that we're so bratty and ungrateful but yet you dont know a thing about us. Our parents were not the cause of this. What parent wouldn't stand up for their kid? I have been on the squad for 3 years and we have never had a problem until the new sponsor "

    Well Done wrote on Oct 26, 2009 6:50 AM:

    " I know one was kicked out. I don't know what else you would call a sheriff's deputy escorting someone out of the stadium. Just because they snuck back in and refused to follow instructions doesn't mean they weren't thrown out. Hum! Sounds familiar. Maybe the apple didn't fall far from the tree. Others had to have their seating rearranged because of their vile mouths. It's pretty ridiculous that grownups would act this way. "

    So NOT OVER wrote on Oct 26, 2009 5:52 AM:

    " for the comments witten that "The Parents did not get thrown out", okay I will give your that, but your MOM was asked to leave and then escorted out of the gates! If you are "so OVER it", then why even show up?WHy must your mom keep this up.? You played the game, and you lost. LEt it go! So tired of the BS, turn in your poms, and be done with it! Let it go! We don't wantch back and we surely do NOT need ya! Peace, Love and Deuces! "

    What a Joke wrote on Oct 26, 2009 2:01 AM:

    " ACTIONS DO SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS! These parents should be more concerned about these girls other activities. I am a parent and I am s
    hocked by the pictures some of these cheerleaders post on their myspaces. I have seen them for myself. WOW!! "

    Done wrote on Oct 25, 2009 8:30 PM:

    " Just to say the parents did not get thrown out! That goes to show how much everyone knows! Parents will be parents and the kids can't control them, so why would you put it against the girls? Everyone who quit is over it, and most of the parents are over it too, so everyone on here needs to do the same. This whole situation is so childish on everyones part, please everyone drop it. "

    Nish Student. wrote on Oct 25, 2009 8:16 PM:

    " fFirst off, I would just like to say, congratulations, your post has got you no where’s. How about all of you “bystanders”(parents) stop trying to stir more drama with the “new” squad. I know many of the cheerleaders who quit and quite frankly, they are bratty and very unpleasant teenagers! I was again, at the game Friday and did see with my own very eyes a parent tormenting the sponsor behind her back! Its Time for people to realize that the world will not bow down to you. You have to give respect to getrespect "

    TO Embarassed wrote on Oct 24, 2009 10:31 PM:

    " I completely agree. How humiliating parents acting so common. No wonder their children act the way they do. Look at their examples. Lucky none of them have been arrested yet. This is insane. They are causing more trouble than ever. They need to be banned from all school functions if you ask me. The school needs to take responsibility for the safety of these girls and sponsor if disgruntled parents are verbally harassing them. Whose to say what is next? Physical abuse? You never know how far people are willing to go. "

    Enough Already wrote on Oct 24, 2009 4:32 PM:

    " Kids will be kids. If the parents stayed out of this it would probably have all blown over already. Some parents are seriously getting out of hand. I'm afraid NISH will end up being on FOX news or something for a parent going crazy on someone. This is getting ridiculous. Parents need to get a grip. You will only make things hard for yourself in the end. You cannot go around doing whatever you want and think you can get away with it. Consider this a fair warning! Get a grip!!!! "

    Embarrased wrote on Oct 24, 2009 12:39 PM:

    " If I were one of the girls who quit, I would be so embarrased at the way my parents were acting. Friday night at the game, two ex-cheerleader parents were thrown out of the game by police for verbally harrasing the remaining cheerleaders and the sponsor. But I guess its still the sponsor and new captain causing the problems??? Those parents are more immature than the girls who quit! This is the happiest the squad has been all year. That says a lot for the character of the ones who quit. The team is better off without them!!! "

    To Happy for the quitters wrote on Oct 24, 2009 12:07 PM:

    " Seems like everyone in all the topics know exactly what is going on. Why do you keep wanting to hate on the new captain? You just keep making yourselves look bad. Do you know there is more to being a captain than giving orders and showing you are in charge. Getting other people involved makes for a much better atmosphere. Maybe that's why the girls left seem to be much happier. If these are your only arguments, let it go. Life is full of BULL and if you take this path it's going to be a long road. GOODLUCK! "

    Happy for the quitters wrote on Oct 23, 2009 9:38 PM:

    " Most of you that have talked here doesn't know the real reason these girls quit the cheerleading squad. No they are not following the former captain of the squad because she quit, they quit because they are tire of the bull they have had to put up with the sponsor. Why is it that the now new captain of the squad had to ask for someone else to talk to the girls to listen to her, what she can't do the job herself. "

    To Everyone wrote on Oct 23, 2009 3:36 PM:

    " Why don't people get worked up about the drop out rate or the poor test scores or other important things!
    It's like that in politics people know more about American Idol than whats going on in Washington! I wouldn't let my kids get involved with Cheerleading! "

    Cheerleading is a sport wrote on Oct 23, 2009 11:59 AM:

    " Whether or not you watch them is one thing, but cheerleading is a sport in the sense that these girls are working together as a team. They do tumbling, learn cheers, and are exercising at practice. Whats the difference of an athelete learning plays and working out? There isn't much. These kids are all doing it for the same reasons--because they enjoy it! I think any activity that causes children to work together and be active is a sport! It is sad in this case that some did not learn the meaning of "team" and working together. "

    FOOTBALL MOM wrote on Oct 23, 2009 11:36 AM:

    " Girls please keep Cheering!! I don't know if some of you people are at the same games I got too. But, do you see the football players trying get the crowd pumped up? The cheerleaders are at the game for the players and the fans. Belive it or not it does help the players get into the game. "

    Former Athlete wrote on Oct 22, 2009 10:43 PM:

    " To: Mom of a ball player....I have to say, I agree with you in the sense of people are actually watching the games. Cheerleaders were ok for a pep rally, but, as for an actual game...the focus is on the game. As the mom of a former athlete, we are watching the game, not the cheerleaders. "

    NFL Fan wrote on Oct 22, 2009 5:01 PM:

    " It is one thing for girls to cheerlead. I am not a fan, but it is'nt too bad. It is when I am at an NFL game and I see a 28 year old woman doing this. She looks so stupid. "

    Mom of a ball player wrote on Oct 22, 2009 3:27 PM:

    " To be quite honest with all of this cheerleading "stuff", it's more of a popularity contest than anything else. What do they actually do?? When you are watching your child play the sport are you REALLY watching the cheerleaders?? They just get in the way !! This is for the parents to live out what they couldnt do in school. I never liked cheerleaders at sporting events. Let them all quit! "

    bewildered wrote on Oct 22, 2009 8:54 AM:

    " This thread must consist of a handful of ppl involved in the 'scandal', because everyone seems to know what happened, who was involved, and what the results were.
    If anyone would like to make their case instead of just wailing their viewpoint, how 'bout a summary of what happened? I heard it was a transportation incident with prima donnas not wanting to ride together or return to school after games.
    What gives? "

    agree with wiseone wrote on Oct 21, 2009 8:32 PM:

    " Wiseone definitely has a point! Who in their right mind would want to be the cheerleader sponsor now that they see how the sponsor is treated by some of the cheerleaders and their parents. "

    stirring the pot... wrote on Oct 21, 2009 7:52 PM:

    " it looks to me as if you keep starting new posts to make sure the topic doesn't go away, but NO ONE supports you. This ungrateful group of mothers has complained to the principal, the superintendent, the asst. superintendent, the head of curriculum, and the president of the school board. And what did you accomplish???? the same coach is still there and now your daughters have quit the team because they couldn't handle the pressure ...Who cares. move on with your lives because if the coach hasn't quit by now then she will probably be there next year too! "

    followers...NOT leaders wrote on Oct 21, 2009 7:47 PM:

    " If I am correct, the second part of cheerleaders is "leaders". so, when the captain got kicked off the team for disrespecting the coach (thats right, she didn't quit) four other girls followed in her footsteps to support her. What have you taught your children? that if a captain is disrespectful to authority to follow in her footsteps and follow her right out the door. How is that standing up for a cause??? I am sure the team is better off without their negative attitudes, disrespectful cheerleaders, and ungrateful mothers! "

    TO An interested bystander wrote on Oct 21, 2009 6:22 PM:

    " You must certainly be an "interested bystander" aka all up in the koolaid and don't know the flavor. You don't seem to know much. This "quitting" nonsense began when one cheerleader got KICKED OFF for being disrespectful. Another followed in her footsteps and was disrespectful and also got KICKED OFF. Three or four others quit because they are following their tyrant leader for fear she might turn on them! So yes, actions speak louder than words. The girls that remain are speaking the loudest for staying and cheering. "

    Outsider Looking In wrote on Oct 21, 2009 6:01 PM:

    " To an interested bystander. I'm like you-an outsider looking in. That's the name I used on the other forum topic, because I turely am an outsider looking in. The girls quitting only shows they are gonna get their way one way or another. And for parents to not have their children apologize for the disrespect shown to someone in authority is beyond me. In life, you will always have someone to answer to, and being disrespectful and quitting when you don't get your way is going to make for a very hard life. "

    wiseone wrote on Oct 21, 2009 4:28 PM:

    " I dont think there will be many teachers waiting in line to be cheerleader coach. Having to put up with teens and all of their drama combined with ungrateful parents would make most people not want to give of their time, talent, and effort for whiny people. I think that being a member of a group means working as a team, despite all of the differnent personalities involved. If someone quits, then they were not totally committedi in the first place. "

    Disagree wrote on Oct 21, 2009 2:24 PM:

    " The 5 girls who have quit, quit because they are indeed spoiled brats who can not get their way. They are very close nit friends with the former captain and do not like the fact that a junior is now captain. These girls & their parents are all in the same clique and think they can run the officials of the school which now have proved them wrong. I applaud what the principal has done and I know the new captain will do an excellent job and I know she wishes the remainder of her squad woudl return. "

    Help Me Please Enufffff Already wrote on Oct 21, 2009 1:22 PM:

    " Not this again? Please we have been thru enough drama. There is plenty of this bickering in the two previous topics on the cheerleaders. What do you keep starting separate topics for? Hoping one of these go in your favor? From reading the other post it was 5 or 6 all along so it's no suprise, just let it go away. "

    Get Real wrote on Oct 21, 2009 12:23 PM:

    " I doubt you are a bystander. I doubt many of the educators spoke to you about their concern. Five girls quit or did one of the girls get kicked off? Not sure but I doubt a bystander would be so concerned about cheerleaders they would post to the forum. Have you turned on the news or even read your paper. Young boys are fighting and dying for our country. I do think you missed something change did happen. I sure not the change you were looking for. "

    John Gustafson wrote on Oct 21, 2009 12:20 PM:

    " I have no idea what is going on with the cheeleading squad, and really dont care. However, there was a line in youir post that amused me. It is where you said that the parents are ALLOWING the girls to quit. Let me guess, you have no kids, much less teenagers. "

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