The Harvard Cheerleading Squad is a group of men and women dedicated to promoting school spirit, specifically through support of the College's athletic teams. Harvard Cheerleading has its roots in the mid-nineteenth century and boasts such alumni as Franklin D. Roosevelt (1904) and Homer Peabody (1941).

Cheerleading is considered a club sport and usually has between 16-20 members. The squad cheers at all football games (home and away) as well as home games for the men's and women's basketball teams. In addition to eliciting enthusiasm from the crowd, the cheerleaders are dedicated to improving and perfecting their sport and continue to do so through participation in local competitions. The team hopes within the next few years to make its debut at College Nationals in Florida, but will need the continued support of friends, family, alumni and administrators to make this goal a reality! Click HERE for more information on how to support Harvard Cheerleading!

The squad conditions year-round as their season is among the longest of any single sport at the College, extending from the first week in September through mid-March. The squad practices two evenings a week and team members also attend an optional tumbling class once a week. In addition to mandatory practices, the team maintains a workout schedule of their own to increase their own strength and flexibility.

The squad has placed particular importance on finding new ways to increase crowd participation at sporting events. We can be seen performing alongside the band in the Friends and Family tailgate before football games, and we can be found selling poms and other spirit items and interacting with fans all the way up to game time. During the games, you can see us performing during time outs and game breaks, and don't miss all the pushups we do when the Crimson score touchdowns!

Beyond events specifically related to cheerleading, squad members also serve as ambassadors to the greater Boston community. Unmistakable in our uniforms and by our positive demeanor, we participate in such community endeavors as “ Halloween Town ”, The Honan 5K Road Race, Boston Bruins College Night, the Hasty Pudding's Woman of the Year Parade, as well as various Alumni events and community service projects.