Huntsville senior MaKayla McGill fulfilled her dream of becoming a cheerleader for Sam Houston-based University, a goal she set while attending their events as a child. After years of hard work, she will soon start her journey as a game day cheerleader and a part of the NCA competition squad.

By the Numbers
  • McGill was named the Top All-American Cheerleader at the National Cheer Association camp at Sam Houston, making her the first person from Huntsville High School to receive that award.
  • At the 2022 UIL Spirit Meet, she was part of the team that finished 25th in Class 5A, DII championships.
State of Play
  • McGill is set to pursue a degree in nursing at Sam Houston while cheering on the Bearkats from the sidelines.
  • The Huntsville graduation ceremony is scheduled for May 25th at the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
Bottom Line

MaKayla McGill's journey from attending Sam Houston events as a child to becoming a cheerleader for the university illustrates the power of hard work and dedication in achieving one's dreams.