GO BIG E! (Making the EKU Cheer Team)

In April of 2010, I built up the courage to try out for the Eastern Kentucky University Cheerleading Team of 2010-2011. The coach was interested in me before hand so I figured why the heck not... I went though three days of clinics: Tumbling, Stunting, and Dance Skills.. I had to put up with the veterans of the previous team. They were cocky, pretty much tormented all fresh blood that entered their territory, I was not going to take any of their bullying, I tried as hard as I could every time I stepped on the mat. The day of try outs I couldnt have been more sharp and perfect. I even got the coaches attention!! The day of tryouts was on my senior prom night.. it was very hectic.. I tried out in the morning and went straight to getting my hair and makeup done. On my way to going out to eat, I got a phone call.. Coach Norris: "Ande CONGRATS on making this year varsity team!" I was pumped! It was one of my biggest accomplishments to walk on to D1 Cheer Squad.. The DJ even announced it when I was walking down the carpet for nomaniations for Prom Queen.. I made the team and got Prom Queen Runner Up.. it was a good night!!!