Savanna Pshigoda’s passion for cheerleading began long before she became a cheerleader at Stetson University.
Even as a child, Pshigoda was infatuated with the sport.
“From the moment I learned my first cheer, I was hooked,” she said. “I’d always be practicing jumps and routines in the living room, making up chants with friends at recess, and begging my parents to take me to games so I could watch the older teams perform. That excitement for teamwork, energy, and leadership has only grown over the years and shaped who I am today.”
A native of Perryton, Texas, located in the state’s panhandle just a few miles south of the Oklahoma state line, Pshigoda dabbled in other sports like volleyball and track, she always comes back to cheerleading because of the joy it brings her.
“What I enjoy most about cheer is the friendships and bonds I have made throughout my years,” she said. “I also enjoy the life lessons cheer has brought to me.”
Her parents, Barbara and Jason Pshigoda, have been significant influences in her life. They’ve shown her the value of hard work and dedication.
“My parents are both so hardworking and have proven to me that anything is possible if you work for it,” she said.
Pshigoda’s parents’ work ethic has also shaped her career aspirations. As a management major, she dreams of owning her own business someday.
Beyond the sport of cheerleading, Pshigoda’s favorite thing about Stetson is the environment and her teammates.
When she visited Stetson, she immediately fell in love with the school. It was exactly where she wanted to be.
“I chose Stetson because of the atmosphere and environment,” she said. “It was a perfect fit for me.”
As she continues to pursue her passion for cheerleading at Stetson, Pshigoda hopes to be remembered for her kindness, hard work, and positive energy.
With her unwavering dedication to cheerleading and her commitment to making a positive impact, Pshigoda is undoubtedly leaving her mark.
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