Courtney,19, never thought she would have the chance to be a cheerleader.
photo by dave cheng
News Reporters
By Juanita Horan and Heather Senoran
A Humber student is the new Miss Argo 2007. A fashion arts student, who can only be referred to as Courtney for confidentiality, was crowned Friday during the Toronto Argonauts football game at the Rogers Centre.
“The whole experience is unreal,” she said. “Being on the team was already a huge accomplishment for me.”
Courtney, 19, joined the Blue Thunder cheerleader team in April. Miss Argo is selected from this group of 43 women.
Fans voted online and chose Courtney as Miss Argo 2007, said Blue Thunder head coach Mailie Harris.
“She is an example of a great cheerleader and was the fans’ favourite this year,” said Harris. “It’s kind of cool that she’s a rookie.”
Courtney’s father, Brian, an operations manager, said he’s proud of his daughter.
“She puts her heart into it and deserves it,” he said. “I am just happy for her.”
This is the second year the Miss Argo title has been in existence. The winner is expected to attend charity and corporate events and urge on the audience.
The Toronto Star sponsors the cheerleaders who are well recognized in Toronto because of their charity and promotional work.
Harris said all women on the Blue Thunder team are hard workers who have full-time jobs.
Courtney said she must work at balancing school and cheerleading. “It’s hard but I like to keep myself busy.”