This gives them something to look forward to, something to rely upon. . Not every girl wants to be a cheerleader.

People have heard about them or seen them practice. All of Franklin is waiting to see them. They've been featured on the morning broadcasts.

Stepping is making its emergence in Baltimore County. Several high schools in the county have step teams.

They're required to go to study hall each Wednesday, and I check their grades each week.

I have been a ballerina, a cheerleader and a sorority girl. I was the girliest girl alive.

I'm not a cheerleader. I'm not trying to pretend to be sweet and then come out and be bad. This is who I am.