three teams on a quest for college cheerleading's ultimate prize
Torgovnick, Kate
2008
Chronicles the ups and downs of a single season in the lives of three college cheerleading squads, following the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, the Southern University Jaguars, and the University of Memphis All-Girl cheerleaders from tryouts to the National Championships.
Ruby, an aspiring cheerleader, always seems to mess up the cheers that involve spelling, but after a summer of study she aces the tryouts and goes on to win the spelling bee.
When a family tragedy occurs, ten-year-old Alyssa "Blister" Reed changes schools, moves to an apartment with her depressed mother while her father gets his own place, and tries to believe her grandmother, who tells her she is "elastic" and can handle it all.
Provides an introduction to cheerleading, reviews the history of the activity, and discusses the trend toward competitive cheerleading since the 1990s.
Provides information about cheerleading camp, describing the activities that cheerleading camps feature, the history of cheerleading camps, the awards that are given, and how to choose the right camp.
Ruby, an attention seeker, decides to try to copy the moves she saw at her cousin's cheerleading competition, but she only succeeds in breaking her arm which is placed in a hot pink cast that, ironically, brings her a lot of attention.
Contains an introduction to cheerleading, describing its history, basics moves and stunts, tips for staying healthy, and profiles of some cheerleading superstars.