JHS cheerleaders perform at parade in Hawaii

JHS cheerleaders Delaney Richerson and Braylin Brooks were joined by their mothers, Laraina Richerson (center) and Kim Brooks (far right) as well as Braylinâs sister, Madison Brooks (far left) in Hawaii, where they explored the island of Oahu and visited waterfalls.

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December 28, 2022

Two Jena High cheerleaders performed on December 7 in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii, as Universal Cheer Association’s All-Americans. Delaney Richerson and Braylin Brooks represented Varsity Spirit in Hawaii from December 4-9.

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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