MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Taylor University Cheerleading squad is to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ and Taylor University athletics by enthusiastically supporting its athletic teams and boosting fan morale while upholding the values as listed in Taylor’s Life Together Covenant. PURPOSE: Taylor University Cheerleading’s chief responsibility is to unify the university and its sports team
s by fostering school spirit and cheer at Taylor athletic events. The presence of a cheerleading squad improves the athletic game experience and raises the interest of these events for students and faculty. The cheerleading squad encourages student and fan involvement in athletic events by leading organized cheers, chants, and dances at sporting events and showing support on and off the field or court. Professionalism and elite athleticism is required by all Taylor University Cheerleaders in order to provide excellence in the field of cheerleading. As ambassadors of the university, cheerleaders are expected to be in good academic, emotional, social and physical standing. As examples of Jesus Christ, cheerleaders should strive to be like Christ in everything they say and do. Taylor’s unique, renowned sense of community is demonstrated in offering a cheerleading squad to students as an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular activity.
