Pepperdine Cheerleading Breaks the Cheerleader Stereotype

The Pepperdine Cheer Team poses together on media day in Firestone Fieldhouse on Dec. 5. Senior cheerleader Georgia Puckett said the team is comprised of diverse members who all create one perfect team. Photos courtesy of Georgia PuckettBeyond the polished routines and sparkling uniforms, Pepperdine Cheer is breaking the cheerleader stereotype and rewriting what it means to really be a cheerleader.

Senior cheerleader Georgia Puckett has been a part of the cheer team for two years and advocates to disprove the harmful stereotype of cheerleaders depicted in society.

“These women are so empowering,” Puckett said. “They don’t get enough recognition for that because of the stereotype that is so…