<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Nh6WU_1F9M7QnF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Nh6WU_1F9M7QnF00" width="800" height="1200" ><figcaption>Brody Compton</figcaption></figure>When most people picture a high school cheerleader, they may immediately think of ponytails and pom poms.However, standing on the mat, surrounded by teammates and preparing for another routine, freshman Randy Brown has found a place where strength, confidence and teamwork matter more than expectations.For the second time in LCM history, there is a male cheerleader on the cheer team. Brown has been in cheer for three years now and is on the high school squad for the first time. “I never thought I would be doing cheer in high school or even in junior high,” Brown said. “My parents thought I was crazy for even wanting to do all-star cheerleading and now high school.”Brown started thinking about cheering in seventh grade, not expecting to join, let alone continuing into high school as a freshman. Now, he hopes to cheer for the four years he will have in LCM, as well as cheer at college and compete in cheer competitions.“I hope to do great and stay in cheer all four years of my high school years,” Brown said. “I would also love to do cheer in college and compete in UCA.”Brown hopes that he can become a role model for other students hesitant to try a new sport or hobbies because of his or her gender. He would like to see more male athletes picking up cheer in the future at LCM or even college.“Anyone can do any sport they want,” Brown said. “And sure, some sports might be male or female dominated. But that doesn’t mean someone of the opposite gender can’t do the sport that they want to.”Cheer coach Jordyn Knighton said Randy is a very impressive and well-rounded athlete, and that he keeps up the team’s mood when everyone feels down and is extremely hard working. Knighton has never had a male cheerleader before, making this a new and fun experience for her.“Randy brings positivity, joy, and excitement to the team,” Knighton said. “Randy is NEVER in a bad mood and he makes coaching him so fun. He helps keep everyone’s spirits up whenever the vibes are low.” </div></body>

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When most people picture a high school cheerleader, they may immediately think of ponytails and pom poms. However, standing on the mat, surrounded by teammates and preparing for another routine, freshman Randy Brown has found a place where strength, confidence and teamwork matter more than expectations. For the second time...

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