DCC Alumni Spotlight – Nancy Harrison
Nancy Harrison is someone you and I would consider a pioneer of the team we now call the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. During a time when you had to be a high school student to try out for the squad, Nancy, a 17 year old senior, was one of many to show up to tryouts in her culottes at Highland Park Gymnasium. To her excitement, she was one of the few who were selected for the 1968 CowBelles & Beaux, the coed cheer squad who represented the Dallas
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Holly Squier Hubbard
Holly Hubbard is a born and raised Texas girl who grew up in Denton, Texas. She graced the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders organization for 5 years where she had the privilege of serving as a group leader and experiencing the great opportunities that come with wearing the bright and shining stars. She auditioned for the team as a brave 20-year-old and danced for the 2011-2015 seasons. Prior to DCC, Holly was a member of the University of North Texas Dance Team for 3 years. Holly and her family
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Jayne Ann Maxwell Kuhn
On February 25, I met Jayne Ann Maxwell Kuhn for coffee and had the pleasure of hearing about her journey as a DCC. Jayne only cheered for one year in 1980. Her journey started while she was a cheerleader at UNT. Tex Schramm and Suzanne Mitchell were walking around campus one day and saw her and thought she would be a perfect cheerleader. Tex and Suzanne were actually in the middle of Finals, and they didn’t have enough girls that they liked to put through to make
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Carey DePasquale Pound
Carey Pound is originally from Montgomery, Alabama, but considers Atlanta, Georgia her hometown. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two daughters, Alexandra and Olivia. Carey grew up dancing and cheering through grade school. After high school, Carey attended Auburn University and auditioned for the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders. Carey cheered for the Atlanta Falcons for 7 years, where she spent two seasons as a captain and was selected to represent the team as their 2009 Pro Bowl Cheerleader. It was at the 2009 Pro
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Abby Bertrand Heasley
I was so thrilled when I found out I was going to be interviewing DCC Alumni, Abby Bertrand Heasley. Having the honor of growing up around the organization, I knew Abby during her journey of being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. It was so nice to catch up with her and talk to her as a DCC sister, especially since she was once a role model for me when I was little. Abby grew up loving the Dallas Cowboys. She dressed as a cheerleader for Halloween when she was
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Becky Delano Ohmes
Becky Ohmes was a Rookie Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader in 1989, the year that Jerry Jones became the owner of the Dallas Cowboys Football Club. She grew up in Farmers Branch, TX and said that she had always idolized the DCC. She specifically remembers looking up to “the cheerleader in the 70’s with the pigtails.” She even requested pigtails as her hairstyle of choice when she would go to gymnastics practice, as a little girl, because of that DCC! She had a friend that decided to audition, which
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 2021 Return to Hall of Fame Game (and the field)!!!
Our trip to Canton, Ohio for the Hall of Fame game, was an experience I’ll never forget. After a year in DFW, my first trip with the team exceeded all expectations! We toured the Hall of Fame Museum, met Hall of Fame Commissioner David Baker, and to top it all off, our boots touched the turf for the first time in a year, my first as a DCC! One of my favorite takeaways was listening to Commissioner Baker speak, as he emphasized what a “wonderful job we
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Tomoko Mita Johnston
Tokyo native, Tomoko Mita Johnston, made her first trip to Dallas, Texas as a teenager alongside her dance team, to compete for a national title. She recalls coming in 6th place at the competition, and wanting to one day win a national title. Little did she know then, that she would one day perform as one of America’s Sweethearts! Tomoko moved to the USA to attend Oklahoma State University and then transferred to complete her studies at Steven F.Austin State University. She was a member of both
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Cynde Lewis
Cynde Lewis was a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for only 2 years, and had more incredible experiences as a DCC than one can even dream! Originally from Richardson, TX, Cynde first heard about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders audition while listening to the Wolf Radio, a Dallas country music station, which advertised the upcoming search to its listeners in the DFW area. While she knew nothing about football at the time, Cynde had an extensive background in cheerleading, having participated in the sport from 6th grade
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Dara McFarlane Sayrie
Dara McFarlane Sayrie is a professional dancer, choreographer, and co-owner of Fierce Factory Dance & Talent. She was born and raised in Friendswood, Texas, and currently resides in Houston, Texas. Dara’s passion for dance and performance grew throughout her childhood, as she has competed locally and nationally in drill team and dance. After graduating high school, she became one of the world-renowned Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Dara wore the iconic 15 stars and boots from 2007-2009. She had the opportunity to travel on USO tours to Iraq and Afghanistan