Cheerleading - Faith Sisters Scrapbooking Gallery

In 7th grade, I desperately wanted to be a part of the "in crowd." I wanted to be popular. I wanted to be liked, so I went out for cheerleader. I made 1st alternate. I spent all of 8th grade in cheerleading. I went to every practice and every game. I worked my tail off and yet, I was not popular. I was acquaintances with a lot of people but only "friends" with Jess. I tried out in 8th grade and made the squad. I was ecstatic. I had so much fun. It was a great year. 9th grade I tried out again. I did not make it. At the end of 9th grade this hit very hard. 10th grade I tried harder. I did not make the squad. 11th grade I tried out again. I made the senior squad. I was thrilled. I was a senior and yet, I did not feel like one. I never really felt welcome or a part of the other seniors. I was a size 14. We had 3 uniforms only one of the uniforms fit me. They said that I could either buy a replacement that would be the schools or I could cheer every third game. Mom said she would support me if I wanted to take them to court and press the issue. I was not strong enough. I did not want to be out on the floor cheering knowing that everyone was thinking "Hey, that's the fat girl that took the school to court." So, I cheered every third game. I went to every game, every practice and yet I was not a part of the team. I never did achieve "Popular" but cheering was fun for awhile and a great life lesson.