Feather Journalist tries Cheer from The Feather Online on Vimeo.

Feather Journalist, Kemya Hopkins, ’24, takes on a new challenge for her latest article series where she spends several practices with the nationally-ranked FC cheer team.  During this endeavor, she experiences what it’s like to condition, stunt, and work on her jumping ability.

Hopkins who has never been a part of a cheer team or dance class was surprised at how difficult it was.

“My experience was startling, complicated, and unexpected, Hopkins said.  “After getting a glimpse into the life of a cheerleader I can confidently say cheer is a sport. It requires physical exertion and athletic activity for stunting and difficult dance routines.”

Hopkins hopes to continue this series based on challenges that push her to try new things.

To read about her attempt to play soccer read, Kemya Hopkins challenged on the soccer field