robinantonic fall 2015 j1 student Long practices, tough routines, and striving to be the best is what brought a cheerleader to the top.Varsity cheerleader, sophomore Lauren Anderson has had a long past of cheerleading and it has become a big part of her life. Anderson cheered on the freshman team in the 2014-15 school year, but with her hard work she landed a spot on the BV varsity cheer team, she said. The cheer team system changed in the spring of 2015 for the 2015-16 school year for tryouts. Sophomores are now able to make varsity. “There are more people trying out now,” Anderson said. “So they switch the teams from each grade level having a team, to freshman, JV and varsity.” The varsity cheer team has mostly juniors and seniors, with only two sophomores; Anderson said she pushes herself to be better. “You want to work harder and try harder because they [ upperclassmen cheerleaders}are older and more intimidating, so you want to do good.” Anderson said. “When i was with people my age, I just had fun.” The complex routines preformed by the cheer team are created by the senior captains, but the chants are a long lasting tradition at BV. “ The routines we preform are different for the events we cheer at”. Anderson said. Anderson cheers alongside other sophomore Peyton Anderson. Both said cheering on varsity with older cheerleaders requires a bit more seriousness and dedication. “I like cheering with Lauren because I am not the only sophomore,” Peyton said. The varsity cheer team cheers at most sporting events. “Friday night football games are my favorite,” Lauren said. “They are exciting and fun.”