I was at Thursday’s (12/15) Lightning overtime win versus their Stanley Cup foes, the Calgary Flames. In between play I seized the opportunity to snap off a few photos of the Lightning Girls. Hopefully, after the Bucs season, we can obtain access to re-visit the Tampa Times Forum (new name) for a full photo-shoot of these energetic young ladies as they hop all over the arena mingling with the fans. Check back with us.
Tricia
Captain Megan, Tricia & Donna
Crystal, Donna, Lindsey, Megan, Desiree, Tricia & Brooklyn
Desiree, Crystal & Brooklyn
Brooklyn
The latest Bucs spotlight is on three fan-favorite, impressive, veteran cheerleaders who are each in their 5th year of performing on the TBBC squad. Milly Figuereo, Kelli Jones and Maria Cartagena.
Milly Figuereo:
Milly graduated from the University of Tampa and is employed as an office manager for a commodities broker. Milly also does extensive TV work as an advertising spokesperson for Florida businesses. Milly’s favorite charity is “The Centre” –an organization that serves over 3,000 women, girls, and families each year.
Milly represented the Bucs in the 2008 Sports Illustrated NFL Cheerleaders pictorial profile.
Milly completed the Susan G. Komen 60 miles "for the cure walk" through the Tampa Bay area.
Kelli Jones:
Kelli has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Utah and is employed as a Promotions Producer for a local Tampa TV station. Kelli’s favorite charity is “Tampa Bay Watch, Inc”–stewardship program dedicated to protection of wetland environments of the Tampa Bay Estuary.
Kelli is in her 3rd year as a line captain for TBBC.
Kelli's favorite Buc memory is the London Wembley Stadium performance.
Maria Cartagena:
Maria is a student at USF pursuing her Marketing Degree and also works full time as an Account Manager in Tampa. Maria hopes some day to start her own business as a Event Planner. Maria’s charity work this year is dedicated to “A Kids Place”, an organization that houses abused at risk children.
Maria states: "Country Music is probably the only type of music I could listen to all day". Maria states: "Country Music is probably the only type of music I could listen to all day".
Maria's all time Buc memory is the Hawaii trip for military visits and calendar shoot.
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Britney
Courtney
Say hello to second year Buccaneer Cheerleader Ashlee Figg. Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Ashlee is proud to say “the Bucs have always been my team and being part of this organization is a dream come true”.
Ashlee received her BA in Marketing from USF
Ashlee presently works as a Estimating Coordinator for an St. Pete contractor.
Favorite charity: "I am extremely fortunate to be working with Hope Children's Home".
Ashlee's role model is her big brother Nathan--"for his courage during overseas deployment".
Ashlee enjoys the great Tampa Bay weather for boating and fishing.
Ashlee's favorite music is "anything I can dance to".
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Cynthia is enjoying her 3rd season as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleader. Cynthia was born in Rhode Island but now professes to be “fully converted over to a Southern”.
Graduated from University of South Florida with a Bachelors in Business Management.
Works as a Project Manager for a large Electrical Contractor.
Cynthia's favorite charity is Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Quote: "I am extremely ambitious and hope to be the CEO of my own company someday".
Cynthia loves running and boot camp style work outs.
Favorite Buccaneer memory is the amazing London 2009 trip. All-Time favorite Buc----Lee Roy Selmon
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Tampa native Britney Craine grew up a loyal Bucs fan and was extremely excited to first cheer for the reining Super Bowl Champions in 2003. In between a few breaks Brit is now in her 5th and final TBBC season.
Britney received her Bachelors in Communication from USF.
Britney is a Community Clinical Liaison in the health industry.
Metropolitan Ministries and Make-A-Wish-Foundation are Britney's favorite charities.
Gym, yoga, Pilate, zumba and ME time keeps Britney happy and well.
Favorite memory with the squad is the trip to Hawaii for calendar shoot.
Derrick Brooks is a role model who inspires Britney's community involvement.
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Tampa fans are enjoying their 5th season of watching the very photogenic Jaime perform as a member of the “international known” Buccaneer Cheerleaders. Jaime is a registered licensed Dental Hygienist working in Tampa.
Growing up around the Florida Panhandle has led Jaime to develop a love for deep sea fishing.
Jaime was featured in a cheerleader pictorial for Maxim magazine.
Jaime's favorite charity is Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
Jaime recently added salsa dancing to her repertoire.
Along with some teammates, Jaime was a model at Tampa's Fashion Week show.
Jaime's exercise routine includes rollerblading and running in the Tampa parks.
Jaime has a A.A.S. degree from Pensacola is presently matriculating at St. Pete College.
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Sun Life stadium was invaded on Sunday as thousands of Florida Gator fans arrived to root on Tim Tebow following his promotion to starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Despite non-stop cheer dancing under the blazing sun by the Miami Cheerleaders, the Dolphins did manage to lose a sixth consecutive game. At least they gave me an overtime period to shutter a few extra photos.
Michelle
Pregame
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Kelli's Line
Natalie D.
1st Quarter
Pam
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Jessica Barsch is in her second year as a Bucs Cheerleader.
Jessica is a 'Nole girl--graduated FSU via the Dean's list
Her birthday is Christmas Day.
Her all-time favorite Buccaneer player is Lee Roy Selmon.
Jessica's favorite charity is the Philip Hayden Foundation (special-needs orphans)
She was born and raised in Tampa.
She loves being at the beach and on the water.
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This week’s spotlight is on cheerleader Meagan Pravden a 3rd year veteran whose hometown is Gainesville, Florida.
Meghan currently attends USF where she is majoring in broadcast journalism
Meagan has been a dancer since age 3
Meagan enjoys watching Buc away games with friends at a local Tampa sport bar.
Meagan's favorite charity is the Christmas time visits to "All Children" Hospital.
Meagan likes to do exercise runs with her golden retriever Luke.
Meagan felt honored to be part of the NFL 9-11 remembrance.
