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volume 2, issue 3
In this issue:
ATLANTA:
WHERE THE
BOYS CHEER
PLUS...
EDITORS NOTE
In this issue of Atlanta Cheer Magazine, we celebrate all types and levels of male cheerleaders.
Our cover story is all about some of the talented cheer guys we have here in the Atlanta area.
We had a great time getting to know each of them and it is an honor to highlight them in our
July/August issue. These talented boys add so much to their teams and to the cheerleading
industry as a whole.
I also wanted to take the time to introduce my seven-year-old son, Ari, who just began
cheerleading again after a two-year break to focus on power tumbling. This past spring Ari
became the USAG Georgia State TNT Champion for his age/level in all three events
double mini, trampoline and rod floor tumbling. He is a member of Flip City Souths
competitive power tumbling team and trains out of Trinity Athletics, where he is also
on Trinitys Junior 2 allstar cheerleading team, Juicy Couture. Make sure to say Hi!
to Ari, if you see him at cheer competitions with us. He loves meeting new cheer people!
#pRAY4Chris
Many of you may be familiar with the story of Coach Chris Gage, who was in a near fatal car
crash in May. Like you, weve followed his progress and have sent many thoughts and prayers
of support to him and his family each night at 8 pm. Chris miraculous story and the incredible
support shown to him by the cheerleading world have both touched and inspired us. His story
is featured in our Support Squad section. I recommend that everyone read it. It is a great
example of how in hope and faith, all things are possible.
Jennifer CifEdiutoren-in-teChiefs
Atlanta Cheer
In this issue:
Cover Story:
Q&A
Your Cheerleading
Questions Answered
SPIRIT SPEAK
Cupie
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
CHEERLEADERS MITCHELL SMITH
AND CASSIDY DRYSDALE
DEMOSTRATE THE CUPIE STUNT
CUPIE
AWESOME
Model
Mt. Zion, Jonesboro
NW Whitfield
Ola
Parkview
Peachtree Ridge
Pebblebrook
Perry
South Paulding
Towers
Troup
Valdosta
Wheeler
Winder-Barrow
East Hall (JV)
THE ATLANTA
JAYHAWKS WILL BE
LOOKING GREAT
FOR THE 2013-2014
ALLSTAR SEASON
IN THESE NEW
UNIFORMS
ON THE MAT
Co-ed Sectionals
Class A Sectionals
South Georgia at Worth County HS
1-AAAAAA
2-AAAAA
1-AAAA
1-AA
ON THE MAT
CONGRATS TO TWISTER ALLSTARS FOR WINNING IN THE MAY/JUNE VS. POLL WITH 72% OF THE VOTE!
VOTE
NOW
VS.
LAMBERT HIGH
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Colors: Black and Maroon
VOTE
NOW
OLA HIGH
Hometown: McDonough, GA
Colors: Green and Gold
WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF ATLANTA CHEER! POLL FOR THIS VS. WILL BE OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7, 2013. ATLANTACHEER.COM/VOTE
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NEW LOCATION
STAFF ROOM
D WORK...EER CAMPS
SUN, FUN ANATLDANHTAAR
AREA SUMMER CH
PHOTOS FROM
HABERSHAM HIGH
KINGS RIDGE
TRINITY SOUTH
PRADA
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TRINITY CHANEL
STINGRAYS SLATE
APALACHEE HIGH
PRO CHEER
GEORGIA ALLSTARS
ACE OF ATLANTA
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MATT HIXSON
DREW HIXSON
I wanted to come in and do well from the moment I walked in the door, but realized
it was going to take a lot of hard work to get the skills I wanted.
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NATHAN MCKOY
Being at competitions and practices and out of the hospital is a huge honor
and accomplishment.
ARI CIFUENTES
Ive always liked competitions, its fun. Its lots of pressure, but also a lot of fun.
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DEVON STURGIS
Dont just stick to what youre good at. Try something new and you may fall in
love with it.
JACK MATLACK
Yeah, Ive been teased before, but Im not going to stop cheering because of it
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ARI MIKELS
TEAM: CheerSparx
At 9 years old Ari is ready to karate-chop the competition. No seriously, this karate champ is going into his 3rd
allstar season with Cheersparx and is a former gymnast, as well. After scoring in the Top 3 in his first competition ever,
Ari uses cheer to get stronger for football and karate and also loves the best friend he has made through cheer. When
hes not flipping and stunting, Ari is devoted to making video games and playing with friends.
MICAH CROCKER
I think its important for boys in cheerleading to be strong, male role models.
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ETHAN RUTLEDGE
My biggest challenge has been flexibility and having people get used to the idea
of me being a cheerleader, as well as a football player.
ZACH MITCHELL
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DEVIN MCCLENDON
I like the team aspect of cheerleading and I think its helped make me a
better person.
ANDREW SHERLING
I feel like cheerleading will help in life by teaching lessons in working with
people because youre all working towards a common goal as a team.
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ERIC MONROE
It helps to have friends who are also male cheerleaders, who understand
that sometimes the biggest challenge is that people/coaches expect more
from male cheerleaders.
CAMERON SMITH-ROSEMOND
Cheer has taught me that if you work hard, you can accomplish everything
you want to.
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CHRISTIAN HUNT
NASHAWN JONES
Ill be going into the Marines after this season and cheer has helped me be
physically prepared to go.
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BLAKE MCMURRY
It was an amazing feeling to hear our name called for the Full Paid bid to Worlds
at NCA Nationals in Dallas.
TANNER MARTIN
I love tumbling and cheer has taught me to overcome all obstacles, work hard in
everything and in life and pay attention in school!
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I thought it was cool and I wanted to try something new, so I went for it.
MITCHELL SMITH
TEAM: University of Georgia Sideline Cheer and Small Dawgs Competition Team
As a recent staff member of Camp Woodward, Owner of Cheer Studios, GHSA All American, NCA All American
and proud member of the 2010 GHSA 5A Coed State Champion Peachtree Ridge Blue Pride, this 21-year-old cheer
veteran credits this past season as a UGA Small Dawg as the best time in his cheerleading career. Getting into great
shape, learning to do cool things and giving 110% to what you love are just a few things he credits cheer for in his life.
Having been on the swim team, played soccer and cheered all the same time in high school, the diversity of the sport is
what has made him stick with cheerleading for so long.
People may ridicule and judge you for being a male cheerleader, but those that get
to know you will know the real you and theyre the ones that matter.
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CHEER SOUTH
Before we get to the nominees, wed like to say one final thing.
If your team was not nominated in a certain category and you
feel that it should have been, dont worry. Its not because we
overlooked you on purpose.
With nearly 100 allstar gyms in the state of Georgia, it is
difficult to see everyone perform at competition. If we didnt
include you, it may just mean we did not get the opportunity to
see you through the past season. Because of this and to make
sure everyone has a fair shot of winning an award, our Readers
Choice award allows you to enter in your favorite gym. The
gym with the most votes will win.
Voting begins now and will end on Saturday, September 7th,
2013 at 11:59 pm.
And now the nominees...
CAO ELITE
Best Choreography
Georgia Allstars
Cheer Savannah
Pro Cheer
Trinity Athletics
Vote Now >
Best Uniforms
Prestige Jags
Future Extreme
Legends Elite
Vote Now >
Best Tumbling
Trinity Athletics
World of Cheer
Ellenwood Allstars
Vote Now >
Best Pyramid
NV Allstars Sr 2
Cheer Savannah SS 5
Stingrays Peach SL 5
Vote Now >
Best Stunts
Best Jumps
Stingrays Orange SM 5
A-Towne Allstars Legends SLC 5
Platinum Elite SSC 5
Vote Now >
Best Dance
Readers Choice
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Everyday
CHEER TIPS
With Spicy and Friends
We also asked Matt his advice for any kids who may be experiencing
bullying and we loved his answer! Thanks for taking the time to
talk to us, Matt! Weve been listening to your song Mi Amor
non-stop since the concert.
Also, my friends Riley, Ryan and I got to ask some male
cheerleaders what tips they have for other boys who might be
interested in becoming cheerleaders. We even interviewed my
little brother Ari, who is returning to cheerleading this year.
Thats all for now! Thanks for reading my column and for
watching
Everyday Cheer Tips.
Spicy
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SUPPORT SQUAD
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A PRAYER CIRCLE FOR CHRIS WRAPS AROUND THE STINGRAY ALLSTARS GYM IN MARIETTA. EVERY NIGHT
AT 8 PM, SUPPORTERS TAKE A MOMENT TO SEND THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR CHRIS AND HIS FAMILY.
SUPPORT SQUAD
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SUPPORT SQUAD
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SUPPORT SQUAD
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N BEGINS
MY SENIOR YEAR SEASON O
THE LEVEL WITH ERIC MONROE
Gearing up for My Senior Year as a Member of
Stingrays Steel, Senior Large Co-ed Worlds Team
OnTheLevel@AtlantaCheer.com
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COACHES CORNER
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CHEER LIFE
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Whats On Deck:
Teen Music
Festival Tour
Midnight Red
Take Me Home (Single)
Tyler Matl
Searching for Juliet (Album)
IN THE MIX
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ACE of Atlanta
245 Clover Reach
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 487-9999 | Website
ANSG - Storm Allstars
4957 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(678) 560-3547
ATA A-Towne Allstars North
1505 Redi Rd #100
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4088
1315 Pilgrim Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 889-8977
ATA A-Towne Allstars South
175 Kendra Drive
McDonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-9333
Atlanta Spirit Athletics
80 Andrew Dr Suite 200
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(404) 825-3333
C4 Longhorns
185 Cadilliac Parkway
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-4100
Cheer Athletix
4775 Thompson Mill Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-6626
Cheer Factory
50 Victor St
Lawrenceville, GA
(770) 962-3547
Cheer Savannah
118 Pipemakers Circle
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 988-3855
GYM DIRECTORY
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Ellenwood StarZone
5036 Minola Drive
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 418-5006
Cheer SparX
4775 Thompson Mill Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-6626
Empire Allstars
1465 Canton Road, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30066
(404) 626-8238
Cheer Up Sports
1297 Jonesboro Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 681-3543
GYM DIRECTORY
Coastal GA Athletics
1303 Grant St.
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-1445
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GA Heat
137 Bledsoe Road, Suite 100
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 683-9660
Paulding Gymnastics
106 Greystone Power Blvd.
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-5525
Future Extreme
200 Grayson Industrial Parkway
Grayson, GA 30017
(770) 913-8047
115 Ball St
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 224-2382
Legends Elite
4696 Lower Roswell Road Suite 600
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 509-5500 | Website
Legion of Allstars
1715 Georgia Highway 16 W
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 412-0033
Middle Georgia Cheer Extreme
240 Mercer Junction
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 475-0558
GYM DIRECTORY
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NV Phoenix
32 Barnett St
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 897-2137
Peachtree Presbyterian
Gymnastics & Cheerleading
3434 Roswell Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 842-5852
Premier Athletics of Augusta
4111 Colben Ct
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 737-2727
Did you know we have exceptional
discounts on advertising for cheerleading
gyms? Contact us at Advertising@
AtlantaCheer.com today to learn more!
GYM DIRECTORY
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TCB
Sweetwater Park Gym
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 595-8182
Trinity Athletics
3950 Johns Creek Court, Ste 125
Suwannee, GA 30024
(678) 879-1333 | Website
GYM DIRECTORY
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World of Cheer
101 Victoria North Ct
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-4180
World Xtreme Gymnastics & Cheer
403 McDonough Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-5970
GYM DIRECTORY
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