WEEK 7

After conducting my fieldwork, I feel as though I can offer a lot to this subculture. The main thing that I feel that I can do for the All-girl Cheerleading Squad at Ball State is that I would like people to know about all the hard-work and commitment that the team members give. I feel as though this will really help them get the recognition that they have so rightfully earned and to no longer be rejected by the word, "sport." Something that the cheerleaders at Ball State can give back to the community is hope that the BSU Cardinals can give a game and provide the right amount of enthusiasm and entertainment that is needed to keep the fans and players of the basketball team and the football team. My contribution, as being a member of the team, is to provide these teams and fans with all of the above. Without cheerleaders, the sporting events tend to lack school spirit. This is no way could ever help a team towards a win and having a peppy group of girls in front of a crowd really helps with the atmosphere.