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I hesitated to share my story, but I believe it deserves to be heard. Cheerleading has been a significant part of my life for as long as I can remember. From the moment I performed at youth night, I dreamed of cheering at the high school level. However, my journey took a unique turn, as I was only coached by Melissa during my senior year.
For those who have cheered, being on the Varsity team for all four years is a remarkable achievement that naturally positions you as a leader, regardless of official titles. When the time came to announce the captains, my heart sank. It wasn't just that I wasn't chosen; it was the reason behind it. I learned that it was out of fear that my teammates might not take me seriously not the leadership qualities I had worked so hard to cultivate over the years. Instead a junior was picked captain over me. And my faith in my own confidence was shaken. I had always believed that my experience, my commitment, and my dedication would speak louder than anything else, but in that moment, I was confronted with the harsh reality that sometimes, your efforts aren't enough to overcome perceptions. The decision made me question my value and whether I had truly earned the respect of those I had spent countless hours working alongside.
Brianna supported: Advocate for the Change in Leadership of Fitch High School Cheer ProgramI witnessed one of the now alumni deal with the irrational stress of being put between her cheer and marching band leadership and she should have never have been forced to navigate that situation. She is a neighbor and I am so glad that she is now graduated and removed from that. There needs to be a culture shift at the school with the leadership. This is one area that certainly needs to come to light. We removed our children from the school in order for them to thrive and are working a plan to give our youngest different opportunities because the “leadership” disfunction is infected from the top down, not just with cheer.
April supported: Advocate for the Change in Leadership of Fitch High School Cheer ProgramI knew many of the girls involved in the cheer team at Fitch. As an alumni, I am deeply saddened by the stories I’ve read and heard from these girls and even more disappointed to see that Fitch has yet to change their ways. As some students know, I have been involved in some previous cases revolving around the lack of communication and support from the Fitch faculty and staff. I have reported cases before involving harmful acts amongst students yet our voices were left unheard. I hope with this petition that the students will be given a fresh start and opportunity to speak out about their concerns and experiences without being told otherwise. Their voices deserved to be heard too. Incredibly proud of each of you girls for sharing your stories and I hope this inspires many others to rise up and speak upon their opinions and stories.
Kayla supported: Advocate for the Change in Leadership of Fitch High School Cheer Programunfortunately I dealt with the consistent favoritism over my 4 years of high school cheer. I have done cheer basically my whole life and having to deal with this was so constantly draining. I would come home from practice crying wondering what else I could do to be better and be seen more. But honestly the only way is if you’re a favorite or related. Really unfortunate and I hope something comes out of this petition. ❤️ sending love to all the people who have dealt with this and just know you weren’t alone.
anonymous supported: Advocate for the Change in Leadership of Fitch High School Cheer ProgramCheerleading is a unique sport. The athletes only get to compete a couple times per year. Most of the 2 seasons are used cheering for other athletes and working on your stunting & gymnastics skills, preparing for competition. I know everyone wants to win, however, you want to win as a TEAM. You can make so many wonderful, life long memories for your team and still hits some amazing routines, without cutting so many kids off the team. There are cheer organizations that you can coach for that do strictly competitions. That’s not where a high school cheer coach is working. I coached at Fitch High School fr 8 years. My cheer teams loved all seasons. We did very well at competitions and I took everyone. We went to cheer camps, clinics. We had car washes. They loved spirit week and pep ralleys. We laughed, we cried, sometimes we laughed so hard we cried. We were a team and I worked with them all and got creative. We continuously finished in the top 3! It can be done, you just have to remember, you’re there for everyone’s child. Not just so you can take home a trophy.
Thank you,
Janis Krotsis
Janis supported: Advocate for the Change in Leadership of Fitch High School Cheer ProgramNo young girls should have to endure bullying of any kind. Especially from the one person they look up to for guidance and having their back, at all times. I’m having a hard time understanding why she is still coaching, perhaps even destroying self esteem in these young girls doing what they love.
Cheryl supported: Advocate for the Change in Leadership of Fitch High School Cheer ProgramMy daughter was a Fitch cheerleader in 2020 her sophomore year! She grew up doing cheer with GMF! My daughter was bullied, belittled and harassed by the coaches, jr coaches and helpers. “Coach Melissa” had the nerve to call my daughters cell at 9pm to reprimand her for going to a “non school sanctioned event” which was absolutely unacceptable! That was just the start! The amount of favoritism, inappropriate behavior from adults, allowing fellow squad members to act however they wanted as long as they were the “favorite” absolutely intolerable. I can’t begin to have a place after my daughter told Melissa she did nothing wrong by going to a bonfire and hanging out with their friends. She was not in her cheer uniform outfit. Nothing related to the school or the squad well of course Melissa didn’t like this very much! The drama and child like behavior from the “adults” that followed was unreal and unfortunately, I didn’t stay in the gym. They carried over into the classrooms,! The school, BOE wouldn’t do a thing! So many meetings with the vice, principal and principal as well as conversations with the state board of Ed and we got absolutely nowhere. These coaches, junior coaches and helpers were going completely unchecked. It led to a serious decline and my daughter‘s mental health as well as her grades and again so much more. I only imagine how many other kids have had to endure their abusive behavior and how many parents have had to be on the other side of it feeling completely helpless because they try to cut the parents out completely.
When you have adult adults, acting like children in such a toxic environment it should’ve been shut down long ago. I am very happy to see that somebody is finally speaking out and actually getting people to listen because I tried like heck! The long-term impacts of what they did to my daughter that year still linger
Summer supported: Advocate for the Change in Leadership of Fitch High School Cheer ProgramWhen a mother & child hurt or are affected by unjust treatment all mothers hurt! Our children matter, please do the right thing!
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