Westfield High School grad tries out for Colts cheerleading

By Anna Skinner
CurrentInWestfield
April 2, 2016

Jamie Pippenger cheered throughout high school, but when she graduated in 2013 and attended Indiana University for marketing and international business, family convinced her that it may be too difficult to pursue college cheering in addition to being in the Kelley School of Business.

“I didn’t even try out and it’s definitely the biggest regret,” she said. “I’m looking to get back into it.”

To do so, Pippenger decided to try out to become a Colts cheerleader. Auditions are April 9, and 50 finalists will be chosen from the current 83 girls trying out. From the finalists, approximately 28 will be chosen for the team.

“(Being a Colts cheerleader) is the next and last thing you can do for a professional cheerleader career,” she said. “I’ve always been a Colts football fan, so this is the next step.”

At auditions, Pippenger will be tested on dance routines, showmanship, interview skills and football knowledge. One category includes how many votes Pippenger gets from the public for being chosen as a Colts cheerleader.

Pippenger attended a prep class at the Colts training complex and learned what is to be expected for a Colts cheerleader. She was also taught a dance that she will be tested on at auditions.

“I’ve been practicing that dance they taught us, and they told us there will be a solo as well, so I’ve been making a solo and practicing that,” Pippenger said on her preparation. “I’ve been trying to lay off the cookies and stuff and getting in a little better shape. The voting is definitely a portion.”

Voting goes up until auditions on April 9, and people can vote once every 24 hours. To vote for Pippenger, visit http://offerpop.com/FacebookContestEntry.psp?c=799134&u=1310809&a=448952861833126&p=236221943096960&rest=0&id=6403799&rest2=0.