Cheerleaders in formation at football game, Rice University
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1982Description
Four Rice University cheerleaders standing on the shoulders of their male team members during a football game at Rice Stadium. Two of them are holding their hands above their heads. Spectators can be seen seated on the bleachers in the background. Original resource is a black and white photograph.
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Originally called yell leaders, cheerleading started in 1916. The squad was male-only until 1953. In April of that year, Jane Ryba, Joan Ryba, and Carolyn Thomas were elected as the first female cheerleaders.
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People; Rice University--History; Rice University--Cheerleading; Cheerleading--Texas--Houston; College sports--Texas--Houston; More... Rice University--Students; Rice University--Football; Rice Stadium; Cheers
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https://hdl.handle.net/1911/77267Metadata
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