History of Competition

History of Competition

Competitive cheerleading has a controversial and monumental past spanning only about the last sixty years. Despite the large body of critics, millions of kids and young adults train and compete annually for international recognition. History of Competitive Cheerleading: The Early Days The first instances of cheering began in the late 1800’s, but participants were only … Read more

Teenagers and Social Problems

Teenagers and Social Problems

Teenagers and social problems occur everyday in high schools across the country. The teen years present a number of social challenges. Understanding Teenage Social Problems Teenagers gain an increasing amount of independence from their parents as they enter middle school and high school. Unlike the early years, kids in this age group often look to … Read more

Kappa Alpha Psi Chants

Kappa Alpha Psi Chants

In contrast to the chants of many other Greek organizations on historically African American campuses, Kappa Alpha Psi’s chants devote a greater amount of attention to the achievements, attractiveness, and positive characteristics of its members, the “Kappa men.” “And God Created the Kappa Man” Founded in 1911 at the University of Indiana, Kappa Alpha Psi … Read more

Cheerleading Exercises for Flyers

Cheerleading Exercises

To take your cheerleading team to the next level, incorporate cheerleading exercises for flyers that help them stunt and tumble more effectively. Flyers must keep their bodies tight, flexible and strong in order to perform cheerleading skills, so add strength and flexibility training to your weekly workout schedule. Maintaining the Flyer Body Type In order … Read more

Back to School Themes That Are Pure Genius

School Themes

Using back-to-school themes is a great way to get kids pumped about heading back to the classroom. A theme can incorporate various elements, including classwork, extracurricular activities, pep rallies, or even community service.  The point is to bring the students together for a common focus and create excitement about the upcoming school year. Back-to-School Themes … Read more

Life Saving Advice for Teenage Boys

Teenage Boys

Fathers, teachers, mentors, and role models are often good sources of advice for teenage boys. These are the people you look up to as examples of the person you aspire to be. Whether you’re looking for teen love advice, school advice, sports advice, or everyday wisdom, you can find it here. Teenage Love: Girlfriends and … Read more