NFL Week #13 – The ROAR of Jacksonville
As I mentioned earlier, I was in Jacksonville on Sunday for the Texans-Jaguars game.
It’s supposed be warm in Florida, but at game time the temperature was in the low 50s. That didn’t stop the ROAR from performing in short shorts and half-zipped up satin jackets. The Football Gods smiled on this display of Cheerleader Professionalism and the Jaguars defeated the Texans 23-18.
And not only was it cold, it was windy!
ROAR Manager Christy Stechman Zynda
And Christy has the ROAR working so hard they are literally wearing out the field. The grounds crew came around during the first quarter to spread grass seed on the bare spots where the ROAR have been performing this season.
In the second half the ROAR changed into their black satin jackets.
And it was even colder by the fourth quarter. I believe I saw the NFL’s reddest redhead, Kelley, shivering at one point.
Kristen’s line circles up after the victory.
After the game Darlene, Laurie, Kristen and Liana. (That big gift basket is Laurie’s!).
In addition to her job, Darlene (who cheered for the ROAR for 3 seasons) is a founding member of the Professional Cheerleaders Alumni, the Director the AMNRL Jacksonville Axe Maidens, and Chief Communications Officer for the Sweethearts for Soldiers.
Five-year veteran and line captain Laurie (this is her last year) is Miss River City USA 2009 and is the founder of PROJECT GIRL TALK – a teen advocacy program. After graduation (she’s completing her master’s degree in health administration) she will be pursuing a career as a United States Navy Officer. More at LaurieConley.com.
Kristen is a five-year veteran and another line-captain. She’s a graduate of Bethune-Cookman University with a B.A. in sociology. She’s also a graduate student pursing a MA in counseling and works as a counselor.
Liana was a member of the ROAR for three seasons and represented her squad at the 2009 Pro Bowl. She’s a practicing attorney and received her juris doctorate degree from Stetson University College of Law.
That’s just four examples of the extraordinary women who cheer (or have cheered for) The ROAR. It was a great pleasure to meet such accomplished women.
I even got to meet Laurie’s Mom, who’s a wonderful lady and a big fan of theblog. She told me to make sure to feature this photo on the blog!
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Momma.. gives James— two thumbs up and a snap ! Smooches !