Thursday, April 10, 2008

ANNOUNCEMENT - 2008 Ben-Gals Auditions!

From Bengals.com...

Tryouts for the 2008 Ben-Gals cheerleading squad will get underway with a Cheerleader Workshop/Clinic on Saturday, April 12.

The Workshop/Clinic is this Saturday, April 12, from 12:00-5:00 PM. The fee for the clinic is $35.00 The clinic is not mandatory to tryout. Choreographers will be there to work with you and teach current techniques. The clinic is however, recommended and will give you a better perspective on the tryout process. All tryouts and clinics will be held at the Paul Brown Stadium in the gymnasium.


The complete schedule leading up to Finals is as follows:
Clinic: Saturday, April 12

*1st Preliminary: Sunday, April 20
*2nd Preliminary: Sunday, May 4
Semifinals: Sunday, May 11
Finals: Saturday, May 17

* Each candidate is required to try out at either the 1st or 2nd preliminary.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates MUST be 21 years of age effective Sept. 1, 2008.
Cheerleaders must live within a 50-mile radius of Cincinnati and be either a full-time student or employed.

REQUIREMENTS
Must be available for practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9:30 p.m. and for off-field charity work throughout the season.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION - Go to www.bengals.com and click on the Ben-Gals Auditions box on the Home page for instructions on how to register.
ANNOUNCEMENT - Alumni, Vicki, Engaged!




Vicki G. ('04-'05) announces her wedding engagement which happended last week on Saturday, 3/29/08!!!



Attached are pictures of the happy couple - Vicki and Tony!




Vicki & Tony at the site where they met - Keeneland!


"Tony had me go on a scavenger hunt type adventure to different places we have shared memories. There was a different card at each place with a clue to my next location. He had me visit 8 different places before he had my last clue lead me to Lexington, KY at the Keeneland Horse Track (which is where we met). After he proposed a friend of his came out of hiding…he had taken some pictures of the whole thing!"



Vicki & Tony celebrating after at the Precinct!

The couple has set a date for June 27, 2009. Congratulations, Vicki and Tony!

Sunday, December 02, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - November Alumni Birthdays

Happy "Belated" Birthday to Alumni members with November Birthdays!!!

Juli L. (1994) - November 10

Shannon K. ('05-'06) - November 21

Lisa M. (2002) - November 23

Angi L. ('96-'97) - November 26

Send a birthday greeting by adding your comment to this post!
NEWS - BenGal Blog Story featured on GrowlZone.com

Check out our partner site, GrowlZone.com, for a feature story about the Ben-Gal Cheerleader Alumni Blog!

Click on the link below to read the full story...

http://www.growlzone.com/content/view/892/2/

Also, check out the site's photo galleries for lots of cool pics of fans, including former BenGal Cheerleaders!
NEW JOBS - Dance Team Choreographers Wanted

The Arena Football League (AFL) is recruiting candidates for positions listed below.

If you or someone you know is interested make sure you visit our website at http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com/ or at the address underneath the job and apply directly online:

Dance Team Choreographer - Cleveland AFL Team (Cleveland, OH)[ http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=16017 ]

Dance Team Choreographer - Iowa Barnstormers (Des Moines, IA) [ http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=16075 ]
TO DO - More Ways to Support our Troops over Holiday

One of the greatest experiences as a BenGal is supporting the US Armed forces through performances and writing letters. Here is another great idea to continue to show our support, submitted by Alumni, Allison.

If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.

How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! This is a great site. Please send a card. It is FREE and it only takes a second. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?
PHOTOS - Bengals Games

Thanks to Allison for sharing pics taken during the October Bengal's games!


Allison and Rhonda before the game


Ben-Gals from Deanna's line pose for a pic on the sideline


The Ben-Gals wave to fans as they switch sides at the quarter


Getting the crowd into the game!




Rhonda and Allison
TO DO - Holiday Cards for American Soldiers



Here is a fantastic idea to spread cheer this holiday season submitted by Hazel!



Read on...



When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:



A Recovering American Soldier

c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20307-5001

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

PRAYER REQUEST

BenGal Alumni, Kimbraly ('03-'05), sends a special request for her Dad and family. Read on...

Hey All!!

I have a quick prayer request. My dad has been fighting cancer for the past seven years. He was first diagnosed with colon cancer. Then one year later it moved to his liver. He was five years out when he was diagnosed with abdominal cancer last November. Now they just found a cancerous tumor on the right side of his abdomen and the left side of his lung. He has been very strong through this with numerous chemo sessions, and I am not ready to lose him yet. I know that sounds selfish, but I don't know what I would do without my dad. I would just like everyone to pray for him, hoping that the cancer will leave his system this time. Also, please pray for my mother and the rest of my family, this is a very hard time for all of us. Thanks!

Kimbraly

Post a comment to this entry to send your thoughts and prayers to Kimbraly and her family.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

SPECIAL EVENT - Bengals Bash, 10/19

This Friday from 5pm-8pm is the Bengals Bash on Fountain Square!

Music and Prizes! Meet Bengals Players and Cheerleaders!

$1 Beers!

For additional information - 513-621-4400

Presented by Do Downtown Restaurant Group
HAPPENINGS - Tina Rigdon in Oxygen Magazine





Hey Ladies & BenGal Fans!

Are you looking for a great way to shape up those legs? Check out this month's issue (November 2007) of Oxygen magazine as BenGal Alumni, Tina Rigdon, demonstrates her leg workout!

The article is titled Sexy Legs (pg. 82) A fast workout to get you in a mini in no time.

Congratulations, Tina, on your feature story!

Happy Lunges & Squats to all!

Sunday, October 14, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS - Sister of Alumni Honored at NFL 101

Shannon (1994 & 1995) shares with the blog some wonderful news about her sister, Tracie, a breast cancer survivor. Tracie founded the organization called Pink Ribbon Girls. Visit the web site at www.pinkribbongirls.org.

Read on...

Hi all!

Well, my sister Tracie has done it once again!!!! She is incredible. I know that God had a serious plan for her when she found out she had breast cancer 7 years ago! For those of you who do not know (and I don't know how you have not heard!), she started a support group for young breast cancer survivors called the Pink Ribbon Girls!!! She has done so much good for the community and she is now being honored by Marvin Lewis!! Tonight we are headed down to Football 101- a fun night of "learning" about football with Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. Every year HE hand picks who he wants to award with the "pink football". Guess who is winning it this year?! TRACIE!!! What an honor it is to be her sister and a friend! Here is the link where you can read all about it. Be sure to check back sometime after tonight. I know they will update the photo and it will be her and Marvin Lewis!!!

I love you girl!!!

http://www.marvinlewis.org/events07/2007pinkfootball.asp

Hugs!
Shannon :)
Welcome New Alumni!

On behalf of all the contributors to the Cincinnati Ben-Gal Cheerleader Alumni blog, please welcome new alumni member,

Audra

Audra cheered for 6 season from 1991 to 1996!

Thank you members for helping to spread the word to all of your friends and former teammates!

Don't forget about email and address corrections - if you have changed email provider or your email address, be sure to contact the administrator via email to update your information and stay in touch!
BIRTHDAYS - October

Happy Birthday, Alumni!Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, October members! Happy Birthday to you!

Marcia (1988-1992) - October 12
Juetta (1981-1983) - October 14

Note to Members - If you have a birthday in October, email the blog with your date!

Other Important Dates

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

October 19 - Bengals Bash 5p-8p Fountain Square
October 21 - Bengals VS Jets 4:05pm
October 25 - Bengals Bash 5p-8p Fountain Square
October 28 - Bengals VS Steelers 1:00pm
October 31 - Happy Halloween!
PHOTOS - Monday Night Football

submitted by Allison


Alumni, Allison ('02-'05), shares her personal photos from last week's Monday Night Football game. Thanks, Allison!


Allison (left) and Missy (ProBowl 2006)


Allison and Traci - Assistant Coach
of the Ben-Gal Cheerleaders


Roxanne (Locker Room & Sideline Assistant) with Missy


The BenGals get ready to perform their endzone dance!


Allison and BenGal Cheerleader Director, Charlotte

Saturday, September 29, 2007

EVENT - Ballroom/Latin Dance Class at Cincy Dance Studio
Courtesy of Juli (1999)

Our studio will be offering a Ballroom / Latin Dance Class for Adult Individuals and Couples this fall on Friday evenings. The instructor, Mandy Franceschina, has a substantial background in all forms of Latin and Ballroom Dance, and is also a competitive dancer in those dance forms. Beyond that, Mandy has an amazing knack for making the classes FUN! This class would be a great way to kick off your weekend!

CLASS DETAILS:
DATE / TIME: Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. The classes will begin in October (exact start date to be determined).
FEE: $60 per person, per 6 week session. The first 6 weeks will focus on Ballroom dances; the second will focus on Latin dances.
No partner necessary!

If you would like to enroll, or would like more information, please contact Cincy Dance Studio and ask for Mandy.

Best wishes,
Juli Beattie

Cincy Dance Studio
PH: (513) 253-9330
EVENT - Cincinnati Bengals Blood Drive
Courtesy of Marvin Lewis Community Fund



Join the Cincinnati Bengals and Hoxworth Blood Center to "score one" for the patients in local hospitals by donating at the 6th Annual Bengals Community Blood Drive at Paul Brown Stadium presented by Champion Windows and LOCAL12 WKRC-TV.

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Place: East Club Level of Paul Brown Stadium (free parking on east plaza level)
Contact: http://www.hoxworth.org/bengals or (513) 451-0910
All donors will receive a free Bengals blood drive t-shirt.
Cincinnati Bengals players (subject to change) and cheerleaders will be present to celebrate this special day and mascot Who-Dey will make a special appearance.
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) will be at the drive to sign up donors to the national bone marrow registry for free! (a $52 value). The LifeCenter Organ Donor Network will have representatives at the drive to speak with donors about the importance of being an organ donor.
MOVED - Kenya and family relocate to Hotlanta!

Kenya writes in to share her news on moving to Atlanta, Georgia!

"...just wanted to update you and let you know that we have moved to Atlanta (and loving it!!! Wow!!! What a difference a city can make!!! :) I will be starting as a Director level patent counsel at The Coca-Cola Company on October 1st. Dennis is continuing with State Farm. It's a great opportunity for both of us. We are still holding onto our season tickets though so we will still be at a few games, particularly those around the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas). So, I just wanted to let you know our exciting news and hopefully, there will be an alumni event around the holidays so that I can reunite with everyone."

Thanks, Kenya! Best of luck to you and your family in your new home!
Alumni NEWS - Maria and Derek Married!

Congratulations Maria and Derek who were married Friday, 9/28!

The two had a small ceremony and have plans for a future celebration back home in Cincinnati next year or 2009.

Best wishes to the both of you from the Alumni!
EVENT - Official Bengals Birthday Party!
Courtesy of Bootzilla Production and Jungle Vision

To all our Alumni Cheerleaders, Bengals fans, Who-dey fanatic's and Bootsy Funkateer's...

On Monday Oct. 1st at Fountain Square, will be the dedication of our Official Bengals Birthday Party, the announcement made by Mayor Mallory himself. We would like to thank the Bengal's organization for allowing us to honor their Birthday on this very momentous occasion.

Be there from 5:00PM til 8:00PM!

Bootsy Collins groups, G-Elvis, iCandi, DJizzle, Xtra Xclusive, Z-Company, FreeStyle, along with other entertainment, Kelly Red and the Hammer Heads, Elliott & Marvin Experience will light up the crowd for the Bengals showdown that night on Fountain Square Live!

Food, Drinks, Contest, Prizes, and Celebrities' galore!

Wear your best Orange & Black, because the best Bengal's outfit and look will win the, "A Bengal Sited" contest!

Be there or be Rare Meat 4 the Big Kats!

Bootzilla Production & Jungle Vision
Birth Announcement - Future "Bengal Player" Born to Keri
Photos submitted by Keri

Congratulations to Keri ('00-'01) who gave birth to a baby boy this summer!

The future Bengal Football Player, Riley, joined his older brother, Tyler, on June 3rd!

Riley smiling for the camera!

Proud Mom, Keri, shares that Riley was born at 5:16pm weighing 7 lbs 10 oz and 20 1/2 inches long! Attached are some future Bengal pictures of the two! Tyler is now 2 years and Riley is almost 4 months! Enjoy! Who Dey!




Tyler and Riley - Future Bengal Players!


Tyler, 2 years, is Keri's first child!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Birth Announcement - Future Ben-Gal Born to Tanya
Photos submitted by Tanya

Congratulations to Tanya (2000) who gave birth to a baby girl this summer!

The future BenGal, Jordan, joined her older sister, Jadyn, on June 27th!

Below are a couple of photos - one of Jadyn in her Cheerleader outfit! The other of big Sis, Jadyn, holding Jordan.




Does she look like Tanya or what?!?

Monday, September 17, 2007

Alumni Opportunities - Dance News!
submitted by Juli

Juli (1994), owner of Cincy Dance Studio, shares information on upcoming dance classes for the Fall. Read on for more information...

Hi everyone!

Our first day of class is quickly approaching! Many of the classes are filling up, and a couple are already at capacity, so remember to register quickly for the class of your choice. The Registration Deadline is September 17th, and Classes Begin on September 24th. Just a few updates on our studio & classes…

NEW CLASS! ADULT / TEEN TAP
We have just added an Adult / Teen Tap class on Saturdays from 11:00 to 11:50 AM. Cost: $130.00 per semester.
(This addition hasn’t been noted on our website yet, but will be shortly.)

TIME CHANGE – BOYS ONLY CLASS
The Boys Only class will now be on Saturdays from 9:00 to 9:50 AM.
(This change hasn’t been noted on our website yet, but will be shortly.)

NEW LOBBY!
We now have a larger, much more comfortable lobby in the back of our facility! It offers more seating, a live broadcast of each class (great for parents and guests who want to watch the stars in action!), a large table for snacks and homework, and a play area for the youngsters. Enjoy!

Note: Our entrance is now at the side of the building, adjacent to the parking lot.

Hope to see you at the studio soon!

Juli Beattie

Cincy Dance Studio
PH: (513) 253-9330
E-Mail:
juli@cincydance.com and juli@julibeattie.com
Website: www.cincydance.com
Studio Address: 8143 Camargo Rd. Cinti., OH 45243
Mailing Address: PO Box 43123 Cinti., OH 45243
MOVED - Photos from Tammy in Arizona


Tammy (ProBowl 2001) and her family have relocated to Arizona! Tammy's husband was transferred out West for a job opportunity. Tammy sends the blog this update along with pictures of her baby boy, Kaleb.

Thanks, Tammy, and best of luck to you and your family! We will miss you!


Tammy & Kaleb - you can see the mountains
in the background!



Tammy & Kaleb beat the Arizona heat in the pool!



Husband, Kelsey, Kaleb & Tammy all go for a swim!


Kaleb (11 months) with mom, Tammy
Birthdays - September

Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to You! Happy September Birthday, Alumni! Happy Birthday to You!

Michelle V. (2000) - September 7
Jenny D. (1998) - September 8
Tricia H. ('93-'97) - September 8
Jill B. ('93-'97) - September 11
Shannon D. ('94-'95) - September 14
Shannon R. ('93-'98) - September 30
MORE PHOTOS - Calendar Release Party!
submitted by Sunshine



Thank you, Sunshine, for sending the Alumni blog fabulous photos from the Calendar Release Party held on Sept. 5th at MESH! Sunshine was selected as Miss October!

A special "thank you" to all of the Alumni who were able to attend the party! Your support is greatly appreciated!




Sunshine and Emily pose with their calendar shots.


BenGals Adrienne, Sarah, Sunshine and Amy pose with
The Number One Fan!



Bootsy Collins and cheerleaders enjoy the festivities!


BenGals, Tiffani, Emily and Sunshine looking fabulous!
PHOTOS - Calendar Release Party
submitted by Allison


Allison ('01-'05) sends the blog some fun and exciting photos from the BenGal Cheerleader Calendar Release Party held on September 5th at MESH! Thanks, Allison!


L-R: Alumni, Kristen, Jessica, Allison and Hazel


Tennessee Titans Alumni, Andrea, and BenGal, Deanna
L-R: William, Hazel, Rob, Kristen and Jessica

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Alumni Request - Light the Night

Please read this special request from one of our Alumni members, Vicki ('04-'05). We wish you the best of luck in your quest!


Vicki is pictured in the middle holding the white balloon.

Hello friends!

In 1991, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease, a type of blood cancer located in the body’s lymph node system. From the end of my 8th grade year throughout my freshmen year in high school, I underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments. In April 1992, I went in remission and have not had a re occurrence.
I feel grateful to be a survivor and I am looking for ways to help out others who were or may be in my situation in the future.

On September 29th, 2007, I, along with the Mount Notre Dame High School Dance teams, will be participating in the Light the Night Walk at Lakota West High School. This walk is to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

If you could help me raise money for this walk, I would be extremely appreciative. If you would like to write a check or pay cash, I will have an envelope in my mail drawer in the second floor faculty room, or you can click on this link and there is a secure area to donate with a credit card. You can choose any amount you wish.


http://www.active.com/donate/ltnCincin/2146_gianfavl

Thank you SO much for caring and helping me raise money for a cause that is very real to me.

Vicki Gianfagna
Welcome New Alumni!

On behalf of all the contributors to the Cincinnati Ben-Gal Cheerleader Alumni blog, please welcome new alumni members who recently contacted the blog:

Holly (2001) Holly is married with two children living in Cleveland. She is currently the Cheerleader Coach for the Cleveland Lions Minor League Football Team!

Missy ('78-'79, '80-'81) Missy lives in Landen and recently danced in community theater for Loveland Stage Company!

Renee ('95-'98) Renee & Laurie are sisters!

Laurie ('94-'96) Laurie was the 1997 ProBowl Representative!

Tricia ('93-'97) Tricia was the 1996 ProBowl Representative & the Cheer/Glamour Coach for the '96-'97 season.

Thank you members for helping to spread the word to all of your friends and former teammates!

Don't forget about email and address corrections - if you have changed email provider or your email address, be sure to contact the administrators via email to update your information and stay in touch!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

SAVE THE DATE - Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for the following Alumni/Bengals events!

September 5, 2007 - Ben-Gal Cheerleader Calendar Release Party - MESH 6:30pm

September 7, 2007 - Back Stage Alley Pep Rally (next to Nicholson's) 6pm

September 10, 2007 - 1st Regular Season Home Game - MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!
ALUMNI EVENT - Calendar Release Party!

Please save the date for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 to attend the 2007-2008 BenGal Cheerleader Calendar Release Party! The BenGal squad members will be there and the new calendar will be unveiled!

Cheerleader Director, Charlotte Jacobs, has invited the Alumni cheerleaders to be a part of this special night! The event is also open to the public!

The event will be held at MESH (www.meshrestaurant.com) located at 6200 Mulhauser Road, West Chester, OH 45069.

Doors open: 6:30pm
Event begins: 7:00pm

An Evite with additional details will be emailed to Alumni who have registered with the blog. If you have not registered or do not currently receive emails from the Alumni, please email the Blog Administrator.
Prayer Requests

-Jennifer D. (1998) - Two family members recently having unexpected surgeries (separate events in the same month). Jennifer tells me that they are recovering and doing well. Please keep Jennifer and her mother and brother in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to heal.

-Mary Daniels (Assistant Coach) - Mary's mother is currently recovering from quadruple bypass surgery. Please keep Mary and her mother in your thoughts and prayers for a safe a speedy recovery.
Pics from Georgetown Training Camp

Thank you to Alumni, Allison, and current BenGal, Sunshine, for sharing their personal pics from Bengals Training Camp in Georgetown, KY!


Back (L-R) Adrienne, Kristen, Brooke, Heather R., Allison,
Traci (Asst. Coach), Deanna
Front (L-R) Sharon, Seazun, Daphne, Shannon



Georgetown is one of the first public events of the season for the cheerleaders! Fans get to see their favorite veteran cheerleaders, meet the new rookies and maybe see a few Alumni Ben-Gals!


Alumni, Kristen & Allison pose with Bill Connelly, Bengals
Business Manager





Current BenGals debut one of their new uniform looks!



Rookie, Amy, and Veterans, Sunshine and Emily pose
with a future Ben-Gal!
Former BenGal Selected as Indiana Pacemate

Congratulations to former BenGal and ProBowl representative, Seazun, for being selected as a member of the 2007-2008 Indiana Pacemates!





Seazun is pictured in the top row on the far right.

This marks Seazun's third sports team as a professional dancer! A "triple threat" or a "three-peat" as some would say in the biz! Seazun cheered for the NFL Cincinnati Bengals and the NFL Indianapolis Colts. This will be her first time cheering for an NBA team. Congratulations, Seazun, and Good Luck!


Click here to read more about the Indiana Pacemates!
Cincy Chic - Missy Scalia

Former BenGal and ProBowl representative, Missy Scalia, is a Contributing Writer for Cincy Chic magazine.
Hey there! Ever want to know how to find fashion gems for less? Check out my article on Cincychic.com, as well as other informative articles for today's chic Cincinnati woman. Tell your mothers, sisters, cousins, and friends. Make Cincychic.com one of your favorites!
You can access it at the following URL:http://www.cincychic.com/content/view/350/1/
Happy Birthday, Alumni!

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, August members! Happy Birthday to you!

Amy C. ('00-'03) - August 13
Carol A. ('99) - August 29
Kenya P. ('99-'00) - August 30

If your birthday is not listed for August, email the blog with your month and day!
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Congratulations to Allison L. who recently joined the team at SunGard Higher Education! She will be taking on an Account Management role for the Southeast Region, responsible for all SunGard/SCT clients in the state of Virginia. Good luck in your new position, Allison!

Saturday, July 14, 2007

PHOTO OF THE WEEK
by Steve France

Contact Info: sd3mfrance@sbcglobal.net

This week's Photo of the Week features Melissa during the 1996 season!



ALUMNI NEWS - Lisa's Engaged!

Congratulations to Alumni, Lisa (2002), who recently got engaged!

Fiance, Josh, popped the question on the Fourth of July (Independence Day - haha!). Lisa and Josh are thrilled! A date has not been set yet.

Congratulations to both of you, Lisa and Josh!
HAPPENINGS - News from Allison and the MDX Reds Crew


Alumni and Reds Crew Director, Allison, reports in to the blog with new updates on the MDX Reds Crew - the Cheerleader Squad for the Cincinnati Reds! Allison's squad is the 1st MLB Cheerleading squad to be invited to visit a US Military base! Way to support our troops, ladies! Below are a few photos and excerpts from their new blog - http://mdxredscrew.mlblogs.com/ Thanks, Allison!



Maggie and I had the most amazing weekend out in Washington visiting the troops! The second we got off the plane, we headed to McChord Air Force Base. Colonel Yaktus greeted us and took us to a reception being held for the men and women being promoted. We talked to some wonderful people, who were all very excited about their promotions. We talked to one soldier who was getting ready to deploy in a few days, and we wish him all the best! The Colonel got us clearance to go out on the actual airfield and visit with soldiers on board a C-17 plane headed to Turkey to deliver supplies. The plane was HUGE, but both Maggie and I questioned the men as to where they sleep (it is a 14 hour flight). They told us they bring out sleeping bags and sleep on the ground! The most exciting part of this base visit was when I got to marshal out the plane as it headed for Turkey! I put on the orange vest and grabbed my orange batons, and with the help of an Air Force soldier named Matthew, I successfully got the plane moving! It was incredible to have that experience, and I hope the soldiers flying the plane enjoyed it as much as I did! Read More...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, July members! Happy Birthday to you!

Kim K. ('02-'04) - July 16

Michelle W. ('00-'04) - July 18

Special Note to Members - If you have a birthday in July or one coming up in August, email the blog with your birth date (month/day)!
PHOTO - Lauren's Wedding

A few weeks ago, the blog posted info on the recent marriage of Lauren. Lauren has sent the blog this beautiful wedding photo along with more details about her BIG DAY! Thanks, Lauren!



"We got married at Hyde Park United Methodist Church and the reception was at Wetherington Country Club. My husband's name is Jeff and we met in 2004 while I was on the Ben-Gal squad but didn't start dating until June 2005. We were married June 02, 2007. Thanks so much!"
Welcome New Alumni!

On behalf of all the contributors to the Cincinnati Ben-Gal Cheerleader Alumni blog, please welcome new alumni members who recently registered with the blog:

Karen K. ('89-'93) - Karen was referred to the blog by Alumni, Marcia C. (Thanks, Marcia!)

Jenny D. ('98) - Jenny's favorite Ben-Gal memory is "opening my letter that said,"Congratulations!" You have made the 1998 Ben-Gal Cheerleading squad. I have never been so excited and overwhelmed with joy."

Thank you members for helping to spread the word to all of your friends and former teammates!
HAPPENINGS - New Sports Forum Launched!

Jeff Moore of WhoDeyCentral.com has launched a new sports forum web site! The site is www.cincinnatisportstalk.com. It has every sport covered as you will see. If you like sports, then you should like the site.

The site has just been launched and Jeff would like to get some feedback. Let him know what you think!

Monday, June 25, 2007

EVENT PICS - Alumni & BenGal Cheerleader "Girls Night Out"

Thank you to all of the Alumni who attended the "Girls Night Out" Get-Together this past weekend at BANG nightclub!
Approximately 30 Alumni members along with current BenGal Cheerleaders were in attendance for the event! Those in attendance included members from the 80's/90's/Y2K seasons, former Superbowl cheerleaders and former ProBowl cheerleaders!
A special "Thank You" to Alumni & Event Coordinator, Daphne!

Also, "Thanks!" to BANG owners, Josh and Nick, for their hospitality!



Below are some pics from the event. If you have pics to share, please email your pics to the blog!We accept jpg, gif, bmp and png images, 8 MB maximum size.

Back -Traci, Brooke, Deanna,
Front - Seazun, Sharon
L-R: Amy, Angie, Jessica, Tara
Tara