Difference Maker
In February, Samia Smith was named an Arkansas State Honoree for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, recognizing youth who make a difference in their communities. This prestigious award is only given to two [...]
Type One Doesn’t Give You Limits
On January 31, 2017 Ragan Strong was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. It was nine days before she competed in her first UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship. She was 11. After her [...]
Go Be Great – Alamo Heights
NCA has a tradition of awarding the Go Be Great award at NCA High School Nationals and other various competitions. The Go Be Great Award is presented to a coach, team or program who [...]
Go Be Great – Warren Middle School
NCA has a tradition of awarding the Go Be Great award at NCA High School Nationals and other various competitions. The Go Be Great Award is presented to a coach, team or program who [...]
More than Standing on the Sidelines
For the Marietta cheer program, being part of the squad doesn’t only mean cheering on the sidelines on Friday night. It’s so much more than the practice time, uniforms or competing. It’s [...]
Small Things Really Do Matter
When 2020 began, the thought of going through a pandemic was the last thing on my mind! Like most of you, I was busy preparing for cheer competitions, studying for classes, practicing for [...]
Victory Vipers are Angels for the Holidays
Out of Doylestown, PA, the Victory Vipers are making a difference this holiday season. For the past four years, the gym has participated in the Angel Tree Program run by Between Friends Outreach. [...]
Nevertheless, She Persisted
“Throughout this time, I’ve truly realized that being different is beautiful, and that you should do what you love no matter who you are or what circumstances may stand in your way.” From [...]
Hello Kylie
Kylie Sandberg is all too familiar with battling cancer. After both her grandfathers lost their battles and her father was diagnosed, Kylie had a fire lit under her. She wanted [...]
All in for Hannah
"The most important thing is to give whenever and as often as possible." -Caroline Trindel When Caroline Trindel was assigned to her kindergarten ‘prayer buddy’ at school, she knew Hannah was [...]
Refocused and Making a Difference
When their end of season events got canceled, two Pensacola All Stars athletes decided to refocus their energy. Gracie Coleman and Raegan Jones created an organization to help those in need. Pack-A-Sack provides [...]
COVID-19 Care Packages
Although her senior year was cut short, Abby Gradomski, a senior are Riverside High School and an athlete at Step 1 All-Stars, is doing everything in her power to help support healthcare workers [...]
Charles Page Creating Change
For the Charles Page High School Cheerleaders, they not only put in hours of practice for game day and competition – they also put in countless hours in their communities. Collectively, they have completed [...]
Saturday Well Spent
For the cheerleaders at Beckman High School, it’s not just about cheering on the football team under those Friday night lights or the basketball team as they shoot the buzzer winning shot, it’s [...]