Comments on: Giant White Cheer Bow Free to a Good Home

By: Mary Anne Reed

Mary Anne Reed — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 19:02:59 +0000

I’m sorry. Yes. It sucks. I, too, have wanted to make that phone call and ask WHY? I didn’t. For better or worse. Doesn’t make it easier but time does take away some pain. My 11 year old made the All star baseball team and worked so hard. He played the minimum play time 1 at bat and 2 innings in left field. It was so hard. The last game, the last at bat, he was the ONLY kid to put the team on the scoreboard. I was so proud of him and wanted to say a not nice thing to the coach. I didn’t. As I type this it still puts tears in my eyes.
Thanks for sharing your story. She’s adorable

By: laurie notaro

laurie notaro — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 19:14:43 +0000

You know I think this is bullshit. I’m about to make a phone call and let McClintock know that Sophie should have made it for only for herself–but actually, even more for them. Even more for them. What a missed opportunity. What a massive failing. I am furious. Water balloon furious.

By: Janet Giel-Romo

Janet Giel-Romo — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:06:56 +0000

I’m with you, Amy. I thought for sure they would pick her. She has the attitude and school spirit that the school campus would fall in love with. I think one of the things that has happened with some schools, is that cheer leading has changed over the years into being more about competitions. I recall when my oldest daughter was in high school (the same district Sophie attends) that she told me that the girls on the cheer team were all kids who were serious gymnasts and dancers, and that it wasn’t about school spirit so much as it was winning prizes at cheer leading competitions. What strikes me odd, is that you would think that the coach would be able to see some real benefits at competitions by including Sophie. I don’t get it. Just my two cents.

By: Ellen Seidman

Ellen Seidman — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:34:35 +0000

I feel heartbroken for her. Maybe the person in charge could tell her/you what to work on for next season? Would that be inspiring to her–or would it get her hopes up too high?!

By: teeps

teeps — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:16:24 +0000

drove into work today past the rhythmic sounds and adorable sights of marching band and flagline. there is more than one way to skin the tricky cat that is high school. big kickdrum ❤️❤️❤️ to y’all.

By: M. Medeiros

M. Medeiros — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 10:34:43 +0000

Good to sophie for giving her all! Something that is so hard for any parent, but it will be a good life lesson for her…everyone has to fail eventually. Even kids with disabilities. It’s hard to feel like another thing is being taken away from a normal adolescence, but learning to put yourself out there- even with risk of failure- is important for everyone.

By: Carrie B.

Carrie B. — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 05:12:55 +0000

Damn. I’m sorry. I had been wondering if she’d make it. Was hoping she would. Don’t sit on your mouth. Ask the school all those questions above. Xo

By: sam

sam — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 05:04:39 +0000

There will be that day she makes it – I’d happily put money on that one. . . . right now she’s learning that painful OTHER awful lesson a host of other girls are having to learn . her fabulous self will be there and change the world. She’s a ball of precious energy and we adore her.

By: Amy McNamara

Amy McNamara — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 04:09:26 +0000

Why even have try out thats so silly – also why even limit the number of cheerleaders – if its a matter of logistics they can get innovative and have children also sit with the families and teach them all the same cheers – so weird

By: Abby

Abby — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 03:21:21 +0000

so much truth. beautifully said. the dances we do in this life.