Being awarded All-State Cheerleader is something that I will cherish for a long time. Coaches from around Texas choose who receive this award each year and it is based on your attitude and how you stand out over the course of a year.
I know some people might think that cheerleading is not a sport, but we put in long days at practice and it is hard on our bodies and injuries are common. This year, I suffered a concussion when I fell out of a roundoff-back handspring-full. I also pulled my chest muscles and this caused me to not be able to compete at the preliminary competition for Nationals. This was such a disappointment to me, but in cheerleading even if you are sidelined for an injury, you have to keep going, you much support your team.
Being a cheerleader is as much about cheering on your sports team as cheering on your cheer team. I am so honored to have received this award this year. It is my hope that no matter what comes my way in 2020-2021 that I will again be noticed for my attitude and cheer ability.
