What was cheerleading like in the 1950's?

What was cheerleading like in the 1950's?

Tatsumi Johnson (Owner/Program Director/Coach) gives expert video advice on: When did cheerleading begin?; When were pom-pons introduced?; When was the first cheerleader association started? and more...

Big skirts and big pompoms. Cheerleaders reached new heights in the 1950s. They became very popular because they thought it was a very exciting thing to support their male athletes in all sports. The way they were chosen was by the student body with their smiles or and the popularity.