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First Pep Club was Created
The all- male "pep club" was created in Princeton. -
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Cheerleading
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First Football Game
Johnny Campbell led the "pep club" in their first cheers at a football game. The cheer was "Rah, Rah, Rah! Ski-U-Mah! HooRah! Varsity! Varsity! Minn-e-so-tah!". -
Women Joined
After 25 years of cheerleading women were allowed to cheer for the first time at the University of Minnesota. -
Women Dominate
Cheerleading became a women dominate sport due to college aged men fighting in WW2. They added techniues and skills to improve the sport of cheerleading. -
It Developes
Lawrence Herkie developed the first summer cheer clinic, the herkie jump,the spirit stick, and pom pom's. -
Pee Wee and Youth Leagues are Created
Pee wee and Youth leagues had been created so that children not in high school or college could also cheer for a team. -
National Cheerleading Association
Herkimer incorporated the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) which was now taking place around the USA. Then it had become one of the fastest growing youth activities in the United States. -
Universal Cheerleader Association
Jeff Webb founded the Universal Cheerleader Association (UCA) which taught higher level skills.Partner stunts and pyramids were introduced to cheerleading, creating a new era. -
All Stars
All star cheerleading was started, which focused on athletic training and competition performances.This was created due to the overflow of high school cheerleaders. -
Cheerleading Safety
American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA) was created to teach safety to coaches and advisors. This becomes a standard in cheerleading to promote safety.