Characteristics Of A Cheerleader

In life, there are two kinds of people: Leaders, and Followers. Followers never stand out of the crowd. They don't do much with themselves. Leaders, on the other hand, use their leadership skills to make a difference in the world.
Whether that is a good or bad difference is inconsequential to a follower, but to a leader, it is your choice, and your choice alone. I, as a cheerleader,and as a band member, had to become a leader in order to succeed in each of these groups. As a band member, I am one of the senior saxophones, and therefore am responsible for guiding the underclassmen and juniors. At summer rehearsals, camps, and practices, I have to teach our warm up routines, stand music, and marching techniques to the incoming class, and be a role model for the …show more content…
During concert season, I help lead saxophone sectionals from time to time. When we go to marching competitions, I'm also the head of the 'road crew', who loads and unloads the trailer we take to competitions. We move field props, front ensemble equipment, color guard equipment, and drum line instruments, as well as mellophones, trombones, and tenor/baritone saxophones. I make sure that everything has a place, and that it gets put in it's place. I don't necessarily care whether or not they look up to me, but instead, I care that they feel they can come to me with questions, concerns, or comments. In my opinion, that is what I feel makes a good leader: someone who is steadfast, yet approachable. Someone that people can naturally gravitate toward. As a Cheerleader, well, I get to lead the crowd. In chants, or cheers, or trying to get the crowd up and on their feet for a decisive third down stand. One of my greatest accomplishments as a cheerleader, I feel, is helping start the volley cheer at Cabot Football and Basketball