Alyssa Gessner
“The first memory that comes to my head is when everyone starts doing the longhorn rumble when we call [out to the audience], they stomp and clap with us along to the beat of the cheer. I [started to appreciate cheer] when I got to high school. [At first], I did it for fun in middle school just to say that I [had a hobby]. When [I got to] high school my coach appreciated me and [listened to] my opinions. It really made me fall in love with the sport again. My favorite thing about cheer is the friendships that I get from it. [I] get to see the people I’m with all the time because [we] have practice [together often]. Especially during football season [is when I get to] hang out with [my teammates] every day. The people I met through cheer and got close with this year make me [want] to continue cheer. [I also got closer with] the people on [the] varsity team and [was able to gain friendships] through that. I am happy [that I get to] cheer with [everyone] next year. It [urges me to] keep going. The cheer community is fun because everyone just understands each other. We’re all very similar [and connected] in ways and it’s like a tight knit family.” Alyssa Gessner, 9
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Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Social Media Manager
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Grade: 10
Years on staff: 2
What is your favorite piece of literature? "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Who is your hero? My mom.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Cheez-its.