Did You Know These Stars Were On Their High School Cheer Squads?

From breakout actresses to dazzling musicians to even a future president of the United States, these stars prove that the passion and athleticism of cheerleading really are for everyone. 

Ciara

Ciara was the captain of the Riverdale High School cheer squad during her time. She's still a huge proponent for cheer in schools and believes it teaches girls immeasurable athletic skills and discipline. She did drop out during her senior year to pursue music, but she doesn't regret the decision. "Unfortunately, I couldn't be as involved as I wanted to be because it was the year when my music started to become even more important to me."

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The More You Know

  • Miley Cyrus first tried out for Hannah Montana at the age of 11. She was denied due to her age.
  • Shakira was banned from her school’s choir, and her classmates said she sounded like a goat.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio's mom was looking at a Leonardo da Vinci painting in a museum in Italy when Leo first kicked. That's why he's named Leonardo.
  • Jon Bon Jovi's birth name is John Bongiovi Jr.
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