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
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Alona Wood Moore
I had the honor of speaking with Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader alumna, Alona Wood Moore, and we connected in so many special ways. Alona was an accomplished cheerleader, and enjoyed her years on the team from 1986-1990. She was honest and open about her time as a DCC. She spoke about the importance of gratitude and her appreciation for such a wonderful organization. Today, she lives in Texas and works in real estate, in addition to being a mom to two children. Alona hadn’t always dreamed of being a
DCC Alumni Spotlight – Michelle Druga Fraser
Michelle Druga Fraser was born and raised in Dallas, TX, and cheered two seasons for the Dallas Cowboys. In a phone interview with her, she shared details of her time on the team, and explained that she had two very different experiences during those years. She was eighteen years old as a rookie in 1986, and became a veteran, years later in 1994. Michelle’s journey through auditions and her time on the team is a unique one. Michelle was encouraged to audition by a former DCC who was