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疯狂英语：一名啦啦队队员的申诉(1)
For many years people have considered the “typical” cheerleader to be a blon
疯狂英语：一名啦啦队队员的申诉(1)
For many years people have considered the “typical” cheerleader to be a blond, 1〕anorexic, 2〕dim-witted 3〕tramp, who can't tell right from her left. A cheerleader's two biggest concerns are, 〔supposedly〕 herself and the boys she is cheering for.
As for me, I am an athletic junior in high school, who enjoys cheerleading. I have to face the stereotypes and jokes every day because people can't look beyond the common misconception. I hear these 4〕jests from students, 5〕faculty and other adults. People have made me feel embarrassed and even dirty for being a cheerleader.
Cheerleading is one tiny portion of my life, which has helped me in many ways. Not only does it keep me in shape, it has built my confidence to perform for a crowd. It has also introduced me to a new group of friends, friends whom I would never label as stereotypical cheerleaders.
Many don't understand the effort that goes into cheerleading. We don't just show up at a game and cheer. There is a lot of physical training in this sport. Yes, I said “sport”. We practice many hours each week and perform at every game, just like the ath