Wednesday, October 11, 2017

The Unsung Heroes of High School

There are really so many unsung athletes and heroes in
high school, don't you agree?
The coaches, the trainers, the school  managers
and the ones closest to my heart -- 
the cheerleaders!

Last Friday night, the Pius cheerleaders
traveled 2-1/2 hours away each way to cheer on the
football team!
These sweet girls were totally soaked to the skin, 
but cheered through torrential downpours and dropping temps!
Soaking Wet + Cold = Misery

Still smiling - but soaking wet!


Luckily, they all had packed an extra change of 
clothes so they could get out of the wet uniforms
for the 2-1/2 hour bus ride home!
So, home around midnight then quickly launder the cheer uniforms 
before bed, hang to dry and be up, in uniform and
back at the gym at 8:15 AM to cheer at 
volleyball until noon!
Oh my word!  Bless those girls hearts!

Cheerleaders don't get much credit for all they do.
They're not considered athletes by schoolmates [but they are]
as they put in long hours of training and practice just like the other
athletes and teams.
Yes, they have 6 AM practices at least once a week before classes!
So, I say . . . 
Great job Pius Cheerleaders!
You are all amazing!


While we're chatting about unsung heroes,
let's not the forget the parents who support and pay for 
everything, drive  their student athletes everywhere and often sit on freezing
bleachers to support the cheerleaders and the teams!
Thank you Parents! :)
You're pretty amazing too!

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4 comments:

Billie Jo said...

Sooo very true!!!!

Laurie said...

Great post! Cheerleaders don't often get the credit they deserve- they really are working hard to support the team and school. What nasty conditions to cheer in- ugh!

Jodee said...

I agree! You all are amazing!😃

Lisa said...

preach it girl!