Many a cheerleader has tried to meet the challenge at hand, but each has fallen short. Now it's her turn to face the test of endurance. After making her final Russian, Gray falls back into her seat in exhaustion. Another stereotype that has plagued cheerleading is the belief that it's just a recreational activity for girls who want to clap their hands and look cute. Again, says Torrevillas, there's no truth to the clich .
Physical appearance is important.
But cheerleading is a sport. They have to do a lot of stretching and a lot of practicing. According to senior Nadia Samuel, cheerleading requires a strong, limber body and a lot of commitment. We work out and practice every day. We have to be flexible.