Personal Narrative: I Am A Cheerleader

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Five- six- seven-eight "Two bits. Four bits. Hey! Six bits..." Who am I? I am a cheerleader. I have been cheering for four years. In the beginning, I was very hesitant about becoming a cheerleader. I was afraid I would not know what to do and that I would look awkward. However, with the help of a few girls, I was able to learn everything I needed to know. I love cheerleading because I want to help motivate the students. Cheerleading to me is not just about the uniforms or the clothes, but about promoting school spirit. In addition to promoting school spirit, cheerleading is being a leader to those around you. As a cheerleder, I am held to rules even when I am

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