Then in 1898, at the University of Minnesota, Johnny Campbell, a yell-leader, darted in front of his fellow students to lead them in a cheer. ... From its humble, almost accidental beginning as crowd entertainment, Cheerleading had evolved into a national program with multiple associations in a highly competitive environment and considerable room for continued growth. ...

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