University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Shaking their pom-pons, the cheerleaders fire up the student section during the game against Western Michigan. The women cheerleaders painted a patriotic USA on their faces in support of the country as well as the Wolverines, photo by TosinAkinmusuru cheerleadina liftingup 9 Thefan ' sSplTltS With spirited smiles, the cheerleading team sprang the sidelines of Michigan Stadium to life. Leading the crowd with enthusiasm and energy, the Varsity cheer team performed stunts and dances to cheer the Wolverines to victory. Most easily identified from their performances at football games, the varsity cheerleaders also cheered for men ' s basketball games. With the revamping of the Wolverine basketball program, the cheerleaders helped to spark student interest and initiative in rooting the Maize and Blue basketball team to triumph. Practicing drills three times a weekfor two and a half hours each time, the cheerleaders perfected their performances. They also supplemented their gymnastic practices with twice-weekly weight-lifting sessions, proving that their sport was as athletic as any other. The cheerleaders performed a variety of athletic stunts, including a move called a Cupie, wherein a male cheerleader supported a female cheerleader in the air with just one arm. We not only represent the University of Michigan at numerous events, we also compete at the national level every year through the Universal Cheerleaders Association, said senior business administration majorTheresa Chen, a four-year veteran of the Varsity team. And cheerleading is a great way to meet people and be right in the middle of the action. In addition to the varsity cheerleaders, the Athletic Department also supported a Varsity Reserve team, which cheered for women ' s basketball, and an All-Girls ' team, which cheered for men ' s soccer. Moreover, the cheerteams participated in the Universal Cheerleading Association ' s National Cheerleading Competition, which was televised on ESPN. Story by Caelan Jordan Sports | 1 55

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NATIONAL :HAMPIONS s- During a timeout, the cheerlead- ers keep the crowd pumped up and on their feet. Cheerleading required endurance, flexibility, and tumbling skills, photo by Kate Maher Held high above the ground by her teammates, a cheerleader yells her cheer. One of the fans ' favorite cheers involved yelling GO and BLUE from oppo- site corners of the Big House. photo by Kristen Stoner Wls andei Mo game inroo Pra suppt other, suppi 1 theU team. hi 154 | Cheerleading

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