Alana
AGE: 28
BIRTHDAY: March 31, 1978
HOMETOWN: Destrehan, LA           
OCCUPATION: Corporate Relocation Coordinator & Part-Time Dance Instructor
DANCE/CHEERLEADING EXPERIENCE:
I began dancing at the age of 18 months old. I have 26 years of
combined dance training in jazz, tap, ballet, and lyrical. This is my fourth year as a professional cheerleader.

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER?
It was a childhood dream of mine to follow in my mother’s footsteps and dance for the New Orleans Saints. My mom was on the original Saints dance team, The Mam’selles. I am also a die-hard Saints fan.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER?  I have the best seat in the house on game days!
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER?
Nothing compares to my first game as New Orleans Saintsation; performing in front of 70,000 people in the Superdome for the first time was a feeling that I will never forget.
EDUCATION: University of New Orleans, B.S. in Management
HOBBIES: working out, shopping, playing with my dogs, and learning to cook for my husband
FUTURE GOALS: To obtain my MBA

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Sushi and any type of seafood
MUSIC: I don’t have a favorite type; if it has a beat and I can dance to it than I’m happy.
BAND/SINGER: Jessica Simpson
BOOK: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austin
SAINTS PLAYER: Reggie Bush
MOVIE: Pretty Woman
TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy
SAYING/QUOTE: “I’m a great believer in luck, and I feel the harder I work the more I have of it.” Thomas Jefferson
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY?
Christopher Reeve is a true inspiration to me. He was Superman on the big screen but he became a real life superman as well. He became paralyzed from the neck down, but he did not allow his paralysis to prevent him from helping others. Reeve continued to travel, make public appearances, act, and direct despite his limitations. He became an advocate for spinal chord research and continued to find the strength and courage to battle for his cause until his death. Reeve was a true super hero whom we all should all aspire to emulate.

Amanda
AGE: 19
BIRTHDAY: November 13, 1986
HOMETOWN: Chalmette, LA
OCCUPATION: Student / Dance Instructor
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 16 years of dance; Junior High and High School Dance Team; 2 years as dance instructor

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? I enjoy to perform and entertain the crowds.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? Entertaining the crowds.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? None yet – I’m a rookie!
EDUCATION: Currently
HOBBIES: Dancing, shopping, sleeping
FUTURE GOALS: To be happily married with a family.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Pasta
MUSIC: Just about anything
BAND/SINGER: Black Eyed Peas
SAINTS PLAYER: Drew Brees
MOVIE: Steel Magnolias
TV SHOW: So You Think You Can Dance?
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My mom

Ashley B.
AGE: 24
BIRTHDAY: July 28, 1982
HOMETOWN: Ft. Walton Beach, FL
OCCUPATION: Event Coordinator
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 4 years High School Dance Team; 3 years as captain; 4 Years as FSU Golden Girl; 1 year as captain; 2nd year as a Saintsation

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? So I can continue dancing after college
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? The dancing
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? Performing in Giants Stadium at the Saints’ first “home” game in September 2005.
EDUCATION: BS in Communications from Florida State University
HOBBIES: Dancing, reading, watching TV and cooking
FUTURE GOALS: To be happy, successful, and to live life with no regrets.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese
MUSIC: Anything I can dance to
BAND/SINGER: Too many to name
BOOK: The DaVinci Code and Tuesday’s with Morrie
SAINTS PLAYER: Drew Brees
MOVIE: Crash
TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy
SAYING/QUOTE: “It is better to be hated for what you are, than to be loved for what you are not.”
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My grandmothers; they are both such strong women who have dealt with a lot in life. They still managed to be strong, positive role models that I will always look up to.

Ashley I.
AGE: 18
BIRTHDAY: November 3
HOMETOWN: New Orleans, LA
OCCUPATION: Student / Dance Teacher
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 16 years of dance; 4 years on High School dance team; 1 year as captain

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? Because I love to get a crowd pumped.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? Seeing the fans get excited.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? The rush that I felt during my first performance.
EDUCATION: Student at University of New Orleans
HOBBIES: Surfing and cooking
FUTURE GOALS: To become a successful nurse practitioner and to live a happy life.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Mac ‘n Cheese
MUSIC: Anything I can dance to
BAND/SINGER: Jack Johnson and Maroon Five
BOOK: The Great Gatsby
SAINTS PLAYER: Reggie Bush
MOVIE: Blue Crush
TV SHOW: Project Runway
SAYING/QUOTE: “To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.”
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My parents and grandmother because they have taught me never to stop believing in something you truly want.

Ashlyn
AGE: 20
BIRTHDAY: January 24
HOMETOWN: Destrehan, LA
OCCUPATION: Student
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 16 years of dancing, 4 years of cheerleading, 2 years on Saintsations

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? I became a cheerleader to achieve a goal I set for myself; to prove that I could overcome a debilitating disease and succeed at something I love to do.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? I love stepping onto the field, cheering with the greatest fans that a team, city, and state can have.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? My most exciting moment was getting sent to the Middle East to visit our troops. It was truly an honor to meet the men and women who serve and protect our country, and to experience their life for two weeks. I have great respect and admiration for them.
EDUCATION: Junior at the University of New Orleans, majoring in Communications and Marketing.
HOBBIES: Fishing, boating, traveling, and pageantry
FUTURE GOALS: My future goal is to one day be Lieutenant Governor of our great state. I want to be an individual responsible for shaping our state economically, promoting travel and tourism, and solidifying our role with the world. And of course, I would love marriage, family, and happiness.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Crawfish bisque
MUSIC: Anything I can dance to
BAND/SINGER: Rascal Flatts / Keith Urban
BOOK: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
SAINTS PLAYER: Fred McAfee
MOVIE: Beaches
TV SHOW: Nip Tuck
SAYING/QUOTE: You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My dad is my role model. After battling cancer and heart disease, he has such a great optimistic outlook on life. He taught me what true courage and perseverance stands for and we now both have a new affinity for golf.

Bethany
AGE: 20
BIRTHDAY: March 11
HOMETOWN: Mandeville
OCCUPATION: Student
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 2nd year as Saintsation, 17 years dance experience

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? Because I am a proud Saints fan and love to dance – the perfect combination!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? Dancing on the field, participating in events, and meeting the fans.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? It’s a tie between walking on the Super Dome field for the first time and traveling to Afghanistan and Qatar to visit the troops.
EDUCATION: Louisiana State University
HOBBIES: Dancing, traveling, going to the beach, playing with my puppy, and spending time with friends and family.
FUTURE GOALS: To live a happy and fulfilling life with a healthy family, successfully career and no regrets.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Seafood
MUSIC: Pop, Rock, R&B, Hip Hop
BAND/SINGER: Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas, Pussy Cat Dolls
BOOK: Great Expectations
SAINTS PLAYER: They are all amazing and talented in their own way.
MOVIE: Dirty Dancing, Moulin Rouge, Big Fish
TV SHOW: The Janice Dickinson Show, Dr. 90210, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
SAYING/QUOTE: “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is to just love and be loved in return.” – Moulin Rouge
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? All the men and women serving our country now and in the past because of their bravery and sacrifice.

Britney
AGE: 23
BIRTHDAY: February 15, 1983
HOMETOWN: Metairie, LA
OCCUPATION: Student
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 2nd year as a Saintsation, High School dance team and cheerleading

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? I’ve lived in New Orleans all of my life and consider myself a die-hard Saints fan. As a child I attended Saints games with my family and dreamed about becoming a Saintsation.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? I love having the opportunity to portray myself as role-model to young women in our community. Being a cheerleader has given me the opportunity to make lifelong friends with some of the most amazing women in the world.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? When I found out we would be traveling to New York for the Saints vs. Giants game.
EDUCATION: Student at Louisiana State University, majoring in electrical engineering, with a minor in technical sales and mathematics
HOBBIES: Dancing, playing the piano, singing karaoke, traveling
FUTURE GOALS: I want to travel after graduation and eventually settle down to start a family.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Seafood, especially boiled crawfish
MUSIC: 80’s music
BAND/SINGER: Madonna
BOOK: Les Miserables
SAINTS PLAYER: Drew Brees
MOVIE: Wizard of Oz
TV SHOW: The Family Guy
SAYING/QUOTE: “You don’t quit playing because you grow old, you grow old because you quit playing.”
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My parents. They have taught me every possible life lesson and shaped me into the person I am today.

Callie
AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY: April 21, 1984
HOMETOWN: Marrero, LA
OCCUPATION: Marketing/ Promotions Associate
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 4 year Veteran

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? It gave me the chance to continue my dancing career as well as the opportunity to become a role model for my community.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? I love the life long friends that I have made throughout my 4yrs on the team.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? No particular moment stands out as the most exciting because each time I step out onto the field it is just as exhilarating as the first.
EDUCATION: B.A. Marketing, Louisiana State University
HOBBIES: dancing, spending time with my girls, photography, traveling
FUTURE GOALS: To be a happy and successful career woman and eventually become a devoted wife and mother.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: sushi
MUSIC: anything I can dance to (especially 80’s music)
BAND/SINGER: Bon Jovi
BOOK: Tuesdays with Morrie
SAINTS PLAYER: Joe Horn
MOVIE: Teen Witch
TV SHOW: So you think you can dance
SAYING / QUOTE: Live life with no regrets
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY? My mother because she has overcome every challenge and achieved every goal she has set for herself. She is the inspiration for my own drive and determination.

DiAnne
AGE: 24
BIRTHDAY: May 10
HOMETOWN: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OCCUPATION: Student
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: I have been dancing for over 12 years and cheering throughout school, competitively and professionally.

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? Ever since I was a young child I have always dreamed of becoming a cheerleader, on the field, cheering my team to victory.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? The excitement from being on the field and hearing the roar of the fans is unbelievable. From the team running out of the tunnel, to the very last second of the game, cheering for the Saints has been an amazing experience.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? My most exciting moment is a tie between traveling to London to represent the New Orleans Saints in NFL-Europe and being one of the first NFL Cheerleaders to represent the Saints in the NFL Cheerleader playoffs.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Tuskegee University; Master’s of Science Degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Tulane University; currently working on my medical degree
HOBBIES: Shopping, talking “constantly” on my cell phone, traveling, dancing, spending time with family and friends.
FUTURE GOALS: To become a successful physician, loving wife, mother, and an inspiration to all whom I meet.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Seafood
MUSIC: Hip Hop, R & B, and Pop           
BAND/SINGER: Beyonce
BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren
SAINTS PLAYER: Deuce McAlister
MOVIE: Finding Nemo
TV SHOW: America’s Next Top Model
SAYING/QUOTE: “What doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger.”
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My father is my role model because time and time again, he has put the needs of others before himself. My dad has always taught me to believe in myself and trust in the Lord. Because of his success as a physician, I too aspire to become a physician. I only hope that in the future, I too can inspire others, just as my dad has inspired me.

Emily
AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY:  August 5
HOMETOWN: New Orleans, LA
OCCUPATION: Student
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 14 years of dancing, years on High School team, 2 years as a Hornets Honeybee

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? I became a cheerleader because I love performing in front of thousands of fans to support my hometown team.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? What I like most about being a cheerleader is the opportunity to to meet such great people, from the fans to the other girls on the team. It’s been a great experience for me.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? The calendar shoot was so much fun. I really got a chance to get to know a lot of the girls better. Although it was hard work, it was so much fun.
EDUCATION: Senior at LSU’s School of Nursing
HOBBIES: Riging jet skis, taking care of my dogs, and going out to eat
FUTURE GOALS: Getting my Ph.D. in nursing anesthesia, getting married, and raising a big family

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Sushi and anything Italian
MUSIC: Country
BAND/SINGER: Rascal F;atts
BOOK: Tuesdays with Morrie
SAINTS PLAYER: Joe Horn
MOVIE: Little Rascals
TV SHOW: Ellen

Kalli
AGE: 23
BIRTHDAY: February 27
HOMETOWN: Donaldsonville, LA
OCCUPATION: Student / Legal Secretary
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: Dancing since I was 5, cheerleader in high school, dance team in high school, 3rd year as a Saintsations

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? I became a cheerleader because my whole life my family and I have been die hard Saints fans. What better way to get involved with the game than by becoming a cheerleader?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? What I like most about being a cheerleader is the way that little children seem to look up to us, and that we are positive role models for them. I also enjoy being so close to the action on the field
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? My most exciting moment was my first game as a Saintsation. It was an unbelievable experience.
EDUCATION: Soon the have a degree in General studies, with a minor in Psychology from Nicholls State University.
HOBBIES: Watching sports, traveling, hanging out with my friends and spending time with my godchild
FUTURE GOALS:  To be happily married with children and to have a successful career.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Any type of pasta!
MUSIC: Anything 80’s
BAND/SINGER: Edwin McCain & The Molly Ringwalds
BOOK: Anything by John Grisham
SAINTS PLAYER: Deuce McAllister
MOVIE: The Breakfast Club
TV SHOW: CSI and Nip/Tuck
SAYING/QUOTE: “Never frown because you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile.”
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My role model is my grandmother because no matter what situations she has endured, she always escapes with a smile on her face.

Kelli
AGE: 23
BIRTHDAY:  July 15
HOMETOWN:  Amite, LA
OCCUPATION:  Dance Teacher
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE:  High School Dance Team and captain, SLU Lionette, New Orleans Hornets Honeybee

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER?  I became a cheerleader to keep living the dream of performing for audiences.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER?  I enjoy the rush of being in front of thousands of people dancing my heart out.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER?  My most exciting moment was performing in Giants Stadium when the Saints played the Giants. The Giants’ fans were supportive of us and I loved every second of that game.
EDUCATION: SLU
HOBBIES: I love going out to eat, spending the afternoon in the French Quarter, and going to the river.
FUTURE GOALS: I want to graduate from college, have a big family and successful career.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Rice and gravy
MUSIC:  Rock, country, and blues
BAND/SINGER: Kenny Chesney
BOOK: Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks
SAINTS PLAYER: Deuce McAllister
MOVIE: Steel Magnolias
TV SHOW: Las Vegas
SAYING / QUOTE: Live everyday like it’s your last
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY? My role models are all of the heros that helped our country in the most desparate times.

Kirsten
AGE: 25
BIRTHDAY:  December 31
HOMETOWN: Plaquemine, LA
OCCUPATION: Director / Instructor of La Ka’s Dance Academy
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: I have danced since I was 2 years old, danced on high school team, was a Loinette at SLU for 3 years, am a 5 year member of the Saintsations, and have my own studio.

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? I became a Saintsation to be a good will ambassador for the Saints, New Orleans, and the NFL.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? I love being a role model for young women all over the South.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? My most exciting moment as a cheerleader is the first time I ran out onto the field. That memory will never be forgotten.
EDUCATION: SLU, major in general studies with a minor in dance
HOBBIES: My one and only hobby is dancing.
FUTURE GOALS: My future goal is to help JDRF (Juevenile Diabetes Research Foundation) find a cure for Diabetes so I can live a normal life. I have had Diabetes for 8 years and helping this foundation find a cure means I will never have to take insulin shots again!

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Shrimp and corn soup
MUSIC: Everything
BAND/SINGER: Better than Ezra
BOOK: The Notebook
SAINTS PLAYER: Michael Lewis
MOVIE: Anchorman
TV SHOW: Law and Order: SVU
SAYING / QUOTE: “If you have a problem, fix it!”
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY? Mary Tyler Moore, because she and I have one thing in commom, Diabetes. She has learned to control it and not let it stand in her way. She is an amazing woman and I want to follow in her footsteps.

LaKaii
AGE: 21
BIRTHDAY: September 22
HOMETOWN: New Orleans, LA
OCCUPATION: Administrative Assistant
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 10 years

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? I have always admired the Saintsations organization and wanted to live out my lifelong dream.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? Simply cheering on my favorite team in the NFL, the Saints!
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? So far, I’ve enjoyed the visit to Children’s Hospital that appeared on Outside the Huddle.
EDUCATION: Dillard University Graduate, 2006
HOBBIES: Dancing, shopping, exercising, surfing the web
FUTURE GOALS: I plan to pursue a career in the Computer Science field as well as start a family and become a mom.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Seafood
MUSIC: R&B
BAND/SINGER: Beyonce and Keisha Cole
BOOK: The Color Purple by Alice Walker
SAINTS PLAYER: Joe Horn
MOVIE: Love and Basketball
TV SHOW: Girlfriends
SAYING / QUOTE: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY? My mom and dad are real role models because they have endured so much through the years, yet have sacrificed and worked extremely hard to provide for my siblings and me. I admire them for their courage, dedication, and commitment.

Laura
AGE: 20
BIRTHDAY: July 28
HOMETOWN: Covington, LA
OCCUPATION: Student
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 2nd year as a Saintsation, 3 years on high school dance team, 2 years on junior high dance team

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? To create memories, have wonderful experiences, and to work with an amazing group of young ladies.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? To cheer, dance, and be a role model to young people, while helping out our community.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? My 2005 rookie season at the Black & Gold Game in Jackson, MS. It was my first time to step onto the field as a Saintsation. I was so nervous, but excited! The crowd was cheering and the music was loud; there’s no rush of energy that comes close to that moment.
EDUCATION: LSU, Finance major with a minor in Business Management
HOBBIES: Dancing, hanging out with friends and family, shopping, playing sports and being active in life and my community
FUTURE GOALS: To graduate from LSU, be a financial advisor with my own company, and to be physically, mentally, spiritually healthy and happy!

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Seafood gumbo
MUSIC: anything I can dance to
BAND/SINGER: Martina McBride
BOOK: The Bible
SAINTS PLAYER: Deuce McAlister
MOVIE: The Notebook
TV SHOW: Chicago Hope
SAYING / QUOTE: Live life to the fullest and be the best you can be.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY? My role model is my mother. She is an amazing lady, hardworking, and dedicated. You can go to her with any dilema and she will have the solution. She has taught me never to look back, be optimistic about everything, and work hard and never give up.

Lindsey
AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY: March 18
HOMETOWN: Chalmette, LA
OCCUPATION: Dance Instructor / Choreographer
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: I have 16 years of studio experience, danced on both my middle and high school dance teams, and have been cheering for the Saints for 5 years.

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? Dancing and football…two things I absolutely love! Where better to bring these together than the New Orleans Superdome?!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? I LOVE performing for large crowds of people and getting the Saints fans on their feet. The feeling you get when running onto the field cannot be matched. I love the city of New Orleans and being able to interact with the fans.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? Being selected as the 2006 Pro Bowl Cheerleader. It was an honor to represent the New Orleans Saints and the Saintsations, perform at Aloha Stadium, and make long-lasting friendships. Spending a week in Hawaii wasn’t so bad either!
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from LSU
HOBBIES: Dancing, choreographing, shopping and singing!
FUTURE GOALS: To further my career in the entertainment industry, get married, and have a beautiful family!

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Seafood
MUSIC: Pop, Rock, R&B, Rap, Hip-Hop, Country…anything I can dance to!
BAND/SINGER: Christina Aguilera
BOOK: And Then There Were None
SAINTS PLAYER: Deuce McAlister
MOVIE: Wedding Crashers
TV SHOW: The O.C.
SAYING / QUOTE: Everything happenes for a reason.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY? My mother. She has been there for me every step of the way, constantly showing love and support. She is my biggest fan, and I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for her.

Maya
AGE: 27
BIRTHDAY: May 25
HOMETOWN: Baltimore, MD
OCCUPATION: 4th grade math teacher
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 7 years of ballet, 3 years of hip hop and jazz, 3 years dance/drill team

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? Dancing, performing, and entertaining are great sources of exercise and fun!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER?  I like learning from and working with a group of talented women and watching myself grow as a dancer and performer.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? My most exciting moment was the secind I heard my name called as a member of the Saintsations.

Stacey            
AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY: April 3
HOMETOWN: Harvey
OCCUPATION: Journalist/ Dance Instructor
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: I have danced since I was two years old. I was Co-Captain of the Mount Carmel Academy Carmelettes my senior year in high school.

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? I became a cheerleader because not only do I love to perform, I like to be involved in the community. Saintsations gives me the opportunity to inter with thousands of people and fans.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? I love to perform. Game day is always exciting. The minute I step onto the field I can’t stop smiling from ear to ear with excitement about the game.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? My most exciting moment was being selected for a photo shoot for FHM magazine. I never would have thought that I would be presented with such an amazing opportunity.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University
HOBBIES: dancing, listening to music, shopping, hanging out with friends
FUTURE GOALS: I hope to one day be successful in my career, whichever path it may take, and to have a happy and healthy family by my side, supporting me along the way.

FAVORITES:
FOOD: ice cream
MUSIC: I love it all!
BAND/SINGER: Ryan Cabrera
BOOK: “The Five People you Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom
SAINTS PLAYER: McKenzie
MOVIE: The Other Sister
TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy
SAYING / QUOTE: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY? My role model is Lance Armstrong. He is a strong person that put up a fight against cancer. He shows the world that nothing can stand in his way and that he “Lives Strong.” I have always strived to become a strong person and he makes me believe that it is possible. 

Tiffany
AGE: 28
BIRTHDAY: April 29
HOMETOWN: Golden Meadow, LA
OCCUPATION: Graphic Designer and Assistant Dance Instructor
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 23 years of dance experience and a 4 year member of Saintsations

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER? I enjoy dancing and cheering at sporting events to entertain the crowd.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER? I like performing at football games in front of the best fans in the NFL as well as giving back to the community through charitable events.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER? In 2005, we cheered in Giants Stadium and became the first cheerleaders ever to do so.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts degree from Nicholls State University
HOBBIES: Shopping, drawing, watching football
FUTURE GOALS: To open a successful dance studio

FAVORITES:
FOOD: Chinese
MUSIC: Pop & Rock
BAND/SINGER: Metallica
BOOK: No Mercy by John Walsh
SAINTS PLAYER: Joe Horn
MOVIE: Remember the Titans
TV SHOW: Will & Grace
SAYING / QUOTE: “Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My mother

Tori           
AGE: 22           
BIRTHDAY: November 9, 1983
HOMETOWN: Chalmette, LA
OCCUPATION: Event Coordinator with American All-Star
DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE: 4 years high school dance team/ Captain, 2 years Northwestern State University Demon Dazzlers/ Co-Captain, 4 years Saintsation/ Line Leader

WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEERLEADER?  I love to dance and watch football, and there is no better way to do it than from right there on the sidelines in the Dome!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER?  I love spending my Sundays cheering in front of the best fans in the NFL!  I also enjoy meeting new people and interacting with my community through our many charitable events.  Cheering for the Saints has also allowed me to form friendships that will last a lifetime.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EXCITING MOMENT AS A CHEERLEADER?  Every Saints game is exhilarating and momentus, however, cheering at the Saints home game following Katrina, at Giants Stadium in New York was unparalleled.  The game was so much more than a football game; it represented the coming together of a community and a return to a sense normalcy for so many people from New Orleans.
EDUCATION: University of New Orleans/ History Education
HOBBIES: dancing, painting, running, traveling, and making my friends laugh
FUTURE GOALS:  To further my career in the Dance/Entertainment Industry and have a happy and healthy family.

FAVORITES:
FOOD:  Cane’s Chicken Strips
MUSIC:  I am very open-minded.  I like a little bit of everything.
BAND/SINGER:  John Mayer, Dave Mathews, and Jack Johnson
BOOK: Oh, the places you’ll go.  -Dr. Seuss
SAINTS PLAYER: Joe Horn
MOVIE: Shawshank Redemption
TV SHOW:  Seinfeld
SAYING / QUOTE:  “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count.  It’s the life in your years.”  –Abraham Lincoln
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY?  My parents.  After losing everything in Hurricane Katrina, they showed me the importance of making lifelong memories and placing value in people rather than in material possessions.