University of Kentucky cheerleading squad
Cheerleading squad representing the University of Kentucky / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The University of Kentucky cheerleading squad represents the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. It was founded in 1905 and its first cheerleaders were yell leaders who were usually male.[1] University of Kentucky's first coed squad began in 1938, consisting of four males and four females.[1] The coed squad became the norm in the late 60s, early 70s.[1] T. Lynn Williamson was the cheerleading advisor from 1978 until his retirement in 2020.[2] Williamson oversaw the program and brought in coaches to help build and advance the cheerleading program.[1] Willimason's role encouraged Dale Baldwin to attend the University of Kentucky, who was a member of the University of Kentucky Cheerleading squad when the team won its first national championship in 1985.[2] The University of Kentucky cheerleading squad has won the Universal Cheerleaders Association National College Cheerleading Championship twenty-four times.[3]
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