Everyone Has a Story: Eagles Cheerleader, 25, Tours Globe
By Scott Cronick
Atlantic City Press
Being a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles certainly has its advantages. Performing in front of 60,000-plus fans, watching the game from the sidelines, being featured in a calendar and getting VIP treatment are just a few of the perks.
But for Mays Landing’s Tiffany Monroe, being an Eagles Cheerleader for the past four years and a team captain this year has a deeper meaning. It enabled her to go to Iraq and Kuwait for 12 days over the summer on a USO tour with five others Eagles cheerleaders who visited about 14 bases.
“It was an experience that changed my life,” Monroe said. “I brought them a piece of home, which was really cool. They really appreciate it so much. It really makes you understand what they do for our country.”
The 25-year-old also used her time abroad to help educate students at the Jordan Road School in Somers Point, where she is a health and physical education teacher. Monroe conducted a Veterans Day assembly to help children understand military life better.
The Holy Spirit High School graduate hopes to continue cheerleading for the Eagles at least one more year.
“It’s kind of like I live a double life,” she said.
