NFL Cheerleader Alumni Reunion
On August 1st & 2nd, I journeyed to the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead for second NFL Cheerleader Alumni Reunion. It was a rare honor and privilege to be a fly on the wall, if not in the ointment, as these ladies took part in a series of events designed to remember days gone by, create some new memories and build the sisterhood. I, like them, had a great time renewing some old acquaintances, and making new ones. I am grateful to all the alumni for allowing me to join in and record the weekend’s events, but would like to single out Terri Crane Lamb, Angela King and Kristi Korpieski Carder for going above and beyond to make me feel welcome.
First night mixer at the JW Marriott
If you’ve never seen 100 cheerleader alumni take over a dance floor, it is a rare treat, as the people at the Havana Club found out.
A bus tour of the Atlanta Buckhead area made a stop at the Georgia Dome for a photo op.
Lucky’s Burger & Brew hosted a lunch event.
A photo of what I called the Mt. Rushmore of Cheerleading; Angela King, who in addition to being one of the leading uniform designers for the NFL, was also one of the founders of the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders; Suzanne Mitchell, the director of the DCC as they rose to national prominence; and Terri Crane Lamb, founder of the first cheerleader alumni organization (WRC).
Right before their performance, the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders posing with PBC’s Brooke (2012) and Valerie (2008) from the Titans.
Our host, Michelle Mickey Crawford-Carnegie
Master of ceremonies, Lisa Guerrero
Keynote speaker, Shannon Oleen, during her top ten list.
Flavia Berys deftly handling a delicate subject.
Suzanne Mitchell giving her heartfelt speech.
And it wouldn’t be a Pro Bowl Dan event without a shot of all the PBC’s in attendance. Thanks to Mickey for incorporating this into the event.
As many of the attendees as I could fit into the frame.
A second dance floor falls prey to the alumni.
