Dear Cheerleading,
After 12 years of dedication, triumphs, heartbreaks, love, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories, my time as a cheerleader is coming to a close. This sport has been my anchor through every phase of life, and I’ll forever be thankful for the stability it gave me. As I transition into a new role, there are many thank-yous to make.
To Benton Middle, thank you for introducing me to this sport and sparking a passion that shaped the next decade of my life.
To @colgancheer, thank you for pushing me to grow, for letting me experience nationals, and for showing me the joy of game day. Once a shark, always a shark.
To @michellebordelon, thank you for seeing my potential and never letting me settle. For pushing me, loving me, and helping me become who I am today. 
To @phoenixeliteva, thank you for being both my safe place and fun place.
To @j_rohlfs, @jwright_94, Stu, and all the Phoenix coaches, thank you for taking a chance on me, for helping me build my skills, an...