SPORTS & RECREATION
Norcross High Cheerleader Doesn’t Let Obstacles Stand in her Way
C By Nathan Deen
ameron Syprett is a senior cheerleader at Norcross High School (NHS) who has spent most of her life managing Type 1 diabetes. Peachtree Corners Magazine caught up with her about overcoming that challenge as a cheerleader and her aspirations of going to law school and becoming an attorney.
Photos by George Hunter
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Peachtree Corners Magazine ■ February/March 2022 ■ LivingInPeachtreeCorners.com
PCM: How did you get into cheerleading? Cameron: I always really liked being on stage and stuff, so I started with competition cheerleading and switched over to sideline when I got into middle school. I was 10 when I first started. PCM: Have you done any other sports? Cameron: Just cheerleading at Norcross. I’ve done a little bit of soccer when I was younger.
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PCM: What are some obstacles or challenges you’ve encountered since you started cheerleading? Cameron: I’m a Type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed with that when I was 8 years old. Cheerleading is one of those sports where you’re out there the whole time, and there was one time at a game when my blood sugar went really low and I went to sit down and I didn’t have anything on me. My friend up in the stands had to go run and find a snack and bring peachtreecornerslife
