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Dorsey Dons ready to go! photo by Brian W. Carter

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Dorsey Cheerleaders ready to cheer! (Classes of 1976, ’80,’81, & ’82) photo by Brian W. Carter

The original Dorsey Cheer Squad returns to show how it was done back in the day!

By Brian W. Carter, Sentinel Staff Writer


On Friday, November 5, Dorsey High held its Annual Homecoming game at Jackie Robinson Stadium on Rodeo Rd. Alumni returned to greet old and new friends as they filled up the bleachers to watch Dorsey go head-to-head with Fremont. Also returning was the Cheer Squad made up of alumni from the class of 1976, 1980, 1981 and 1982.

In alphabetical order, the reuniting Dorsey cheerleaders were:

Janet B. Barnes- Class of 1976

Kimberly Bufford- Class of 1980/Captain

Cheryl Chisholm- Class of 1981

Loletta Coleman Class of 1981-1982/Captain

Denise Davis- Class of ’80/ Yell Queen

Talaise Jacobs-Goodrum- Class of 1981/Co-Captain

Deborah Jefferies- Class of 1980

Jill Mason- Class of 1982

Maria Ramos- Class of ’81/Yell Queen

Tracy Revis- Class of 1981/Captain

Cassandra Young- Class of 1981

The veteran cheerleaders led the cheers during the 3rd quarter of the game. The squad gave praises to Beverly Manual and the multitude of mentoring positions she’s held and holds at Dorsey including Dean, Leadership Sponsor and Cheerleader sponsor to name a few.

On November 4, alumni enjoyed the first annual Tailgate Party. The Dorsey Dons & Donnas of yesterday came to represent that old school spirit. The Cheer Squad definitely had the spirit and as the saying goes…once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader. Go Dorsey Dons!!! Go!!!