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Birthplace/Date: 26
Jan 84 Boston MA
School: Salem State College
Major: Marketing
and Communications in progress
Years with Team: 1
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school: Arlington Catholic High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Student
Pets:
None
Career
Goal: To become a child Cancer patient nurse.
Community: I have worked with
the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, Locks for Love, the Station Night Club Benefit and I have also volunteered at
several hospitals including the Childrens Hospital and Brigham and Woman's Hospital in RI. I also volunteered at the benefit
for the RI Night Club Fire Benefit Fashion Show to raise funds for the victims and families.
Favorite
TV Shows: Will & Grace
Favorite
Foods: Auntie's cheese potatoes and lobster
Favorite Movies: Goodfellas
Favorite Restaurant: Capital Grille
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts
Favorite Band/Musician:
Britney Spears
Favorite
Book: The Giver
Favorite
Song: More Than a Feeling, by Boston
Background: I have been performing,
competing and studying dance for 19 years. I am a certified Dance Instructor and have been teaching for 5 years. I was selected
as the winner of the talent and showmanship award at the 200/2001 Dance Teachers Training School Association. I was a model
with Ford modeling for 5 years. I have been cheerleading for 10 years and took home first place awards at Nationals for four
consecutive years, 1998-2002.
Hobbies: Skiing, snokeling, dancing, working out, spending time with friends, and shopping
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Birthplace/Date: 16
Jan 79 Framingham MA
School: University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Major:
Marketing and Management
Years with Team: 2
| | | High School: Hudson Catholic High School
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation:
Computer Programmer
Pets:
A Yorkie named Reggie Lewis
Career
Goal: To own a real estate agency with my mother
Community: Participated in the
Walk For Hunger, volunteered for Toys For Tots, assisted with food drives for Marlboro and Hudson food pantries and supported
the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation. I also volunteered for the Breast Cancer Awareness walk, Paul Newman's Hole
in the Wall Gang, Goodwill Industries Thanksgiving Dinner Server and have travelled over seas with the Operation Seasons Greetings
and Operation Pacific Greetings Show Team Tours to entertain the stationed military troops.
Favorite
TV Shows: Friends
Favorite
Foods: Garlic filet mignon with bacon
Favorite Movies: Scarface
Favorite Restaurant: Spats
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Al
Pacino and Charlize Theron
Favorite Band/Musician: Frank Sinatra
Favorite Book: The Guardian, by Nicholas Sparks
Favorite
Song: At Last, by Etta James
Background:
13 years experience dancing in ballet, tap and jazz.
Gymnast for 10 years. Currently model for an agency in Boston. Participated in the Miss Teen MA pageant in 1996.
Hobbies: Traveling, shopping,
surfing, dancing, playing ping pong and going to the theatre.
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Birthplace/Date: 24
Oct 82 Manchester NH
School: University of New Hampshire - Durham
Major:
Kinesiology major with an Athletic Trainer option
Years with Team: 2
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School: Manchester High School West
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Full-time student
Pets:
2 cats; Sadie and Presley
Career
Goal: Athletic Trainer/Dance Choreographer
Community: I participated in
the Super Bowl Victory Parades in Boston, MA ,Manchester, NH and Portland, ME. I have worked with various charity organizations
such as; The Banned in Boston Event to benefit Urban Improv, Boston Muscular Dystrophy Team, Paul Newmans Hole in the Wall
Gang, One Survivor at a Time Breast Cancer Auction, NEP Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament, Boston Children's Hospital
Telethon, Premium Seating Open House, Junior Patriots Cheerleaders Camp, Pro Shop Catalogue, and the E-Commerce Holiday Shoot.
I have also participated in the Operation Seasons Greetings European Tour and entertained the troops at Fort Hood Army Base
in Texas, and assisted with the Women Helping Women clothing drive.
Favorite TV
Shows: Days of Our Lives
Favorite
Foods: Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream
Favorite Movies: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Restaurant: Vinny Testa's
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Matt Damon and Julia Roberts
Favorite Band/Musician:
Restless Heart, Jessica Simpson, and Mariah Carey
Favorite Book: The Travelers
Gift, by Andy Andrews
Favorite Song: At Last, by Etta James and Love of a Lifetime, by Firehouse
Background: Studied dance since the age of three; ballet, jazz, lyrical and pointe.
North American Miss American Dance Awards 2nd runner up, (1st in USA), 2000/2002 Regional Miss American Dance Awards, 2001
Future Star Award from Dance Spirit Magazine, 2001 American National Dance Team nominee, 2002 Miss Headliners regional title
winner, 2000/2001 UNH Dance Team, 2001/2002 UNH Dance Company. 2002-2003 Dance Co. Dance Costume Catalogue, 2002 Teresa Paquin
Freelance Make-Up Artist, 2002 LA Photoworks Photography Studio-Nashua, 2002-2003 Bridal Shows for Elegant Concepts-Londonderry,
NH, and First Runner-Up: Miss Bedford, Miss Merrimack, and Miss Nashua.
Hobbies:
Shopping, swimming, photography and going to the beach.
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Birthplace/Date: 18
Jul 81 Wilmington MA
School: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Major:
English/Writing and Communications in progress
Years with Team: 2
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School: Wilmington High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Student
Pets:
A Beagle named Angel
Career
Goal: To open my own dance studio.
Community:
Performed for residents at nursing homes, coached Pop
Warner Cheerleading, collected clothing as part of Women Helping Women week and volunteered for the New England Patriots Charitable
Foundation.
Favorite TV Shows: Who's Line is it Anyway and One Tree Hill
Favorite Foods: Pizza and Pasta
Favorite Movies: City of Angels, Crazy/Beautiful, Seven, Rain Man, Face Off, Pretty
Woman
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden and Kitty's
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Nicolas Cage, Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan, Julia Robers
Favorite
Band/Musician: The Beatles
Favorite
Book: The Gift, by Danielle Steel
Favorite
Song: Black Velvet, by Alannah Myles
Background: 17 years of ballet,
tap and jazz studies, 14 years cheerleading experience, 3 years gymnastics training. Performed in the Ballet Theatre of Boston's
performance of the Nutcracker.
Hobbies: Swimming, running, skiing and working out.
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Height:
5-4
Birthplace/Date: 3 Oct 80 Alameda CA
School:
University of Rhode Island
Major: Early Childhood Education
Years with Team: 1
| | | High School: Cranston West High School
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation:
Substitute Teacher
Pets:
Cocker Spaniel named Harley
Career
Goal: To be happy doing whatever i choose to do!
Community: Volunteered as a
mentor for children with emotional and behavioral problems. Participated in several "Make a Difference" days, doing spring
clean-up for elderly people, organized and participated in food drives for underprivileged families, planned and participated
in events for S.A.D.D. and worked at fundraisers for a foundation against domestic violence. I have also volunteered time
with the Paul Newmans Hole in the Wall Gang, traveled to Fort Hood, TX to welcome home the 4th ID troops, visit wounded soldiers,
and boost morale at the military base.
Favorite TV Shows: That 70's Show
Favorite Foods: Pizza
Favorite Movies: Rocky IV
Favorite Restaurant:
Meritage
Favorite
Actor & Actresses: Brad Pitt and Meg Ryan
Favorite Band/Musician: Aerosmith
Favorite Book: Anything
by Jane Green
Favorite Song: American Woman
Background: Studied tap, jazz and ballet for 12 years, was a member of the Cranston West Falconettes (precision dance team that
performed at football games), member and captain of the URI Ramettes, a dance team performing at basketball games.
Hobbies: Running, shopping,
dancing, going to the beach, skiing and hiking.
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Birthplace/Date: 19
Jul 81 Newport RI
School: University of Rhode Island
Major:
Double major in General Communication Studies and Sociology; BA
Years with Team: 2
| | | High School: Middletown High School
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Freelance reporter and Account Executive
Pets:
Career Goal:
To become a news anchor in a top 25 market.
Community: Worked at a middle
school as a tutor and mentor for young students and at a juvenile correctional facility in RI as a tutor and mentor for young
girls. Volunteered for Goodwill Industries, the RI Special Olympics, the Susan Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, RI "Station
Night Club Fire" benefit and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation. I was also afforded the opportunity to travel
with team mates to Fort Hood, Texas to welcome home the 4th ID troops, visit wounded soldiers, and boost morale at the military
base.
Favorite TV Shows: Newlyweds and Oprah
Favorite Foods: Lasagna, shrimp, buffalo chicken nachos, and Nana's baked beans
Favorite
Movies: Training Day
Favorite
Restaurant: The Olive Garden
Favorite
Actor & Actresses: Denzel Washington and Ashley Judd
Favorite Band/Musician: Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys
Favorite Book: A Day Late and a Dollar Short, by Terry McMillan
Favorite
Song: Body and Soul, by Anita Baker
Background: Performed in the
1998 college Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla. as a member of an All-American Cheerleading Team. Was a 2-year member of the RI All-State
Cheerleading team in 1998 and 1999. At the collegiate level, was a member of the varsity cheerleading team at URI. Traveled
to the Atlantic 10 basketball tournament with the cheerleaders to perform for fans. Performed/cheered at Super Bowl XXXVIII.
Hobbies: Working
out and photography.
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Birthplace/Date: 17
May 80 Dorchester MA
Years with Team: 2
| | | High School: Burrillville High School
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation:
Unit Secretary
Pets:
Jack Russell Terrier namThymo and a cat named Jax
Career Goal: I aspire to become
a Law Enforcement Officer
Community: As a Patriots Cheerleader I have worked with the Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang, Good Will Industries, Special
Olympics, Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, Sail Away, RI "Station Nightclub Fire" benefit, NFL Hometown Huddle, Hasbro's
Childrens Hospital, and Rhode Island Day.
Favorite TV Shows: Law and Order
Favorite Foods: Macaroni and Cheese
Favorite
Movies: Good Will Hunting
Favorite
Restaurant: Longhorn Steakhouse
Favorite
Actor & Actresses: Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie
Favorite Band/Musician: Janet Jackson
Favorite Book: The Green Mile, by Stephen King
Favorite Song: By Your Side, by Sade
Background: 20 years of dance and acrobatic training which included annual recitals
and numerous competitions. Former choreographer for the Mill River Theater Company. Performed in Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom,
on Carnival Cruise Lines, on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, at the 1992 World's Fair in Seville, Spain, as well as in Dean
College's Dance Company and in Bay View Follies.
Hobbies: Swimming, running, and dancing
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Birthplace/Date: 23
Nov 84 Greenfield MA
School: Mount Wachusett Community College
Major:
Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Years with Team: 1
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School: Monadnock Regional High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Full time student
Pets:
2 cats; Colby and Baxter and dog named Grogan
Career Goal: To become a sports
news broadcaster.
Community: Supported Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, RI "Station Night Club Fire" Benefit, NFL Hometown Huddle, Paul
Newmans Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. I have also volunteered at the Texas Childrens Hospital
Favorite
TV Shows: Will and Grace
Favorite
Foods: Pineapples and raspberries
Favorite
Movies: Pretty Woman and Happy Gilmore
Favorite Restaurant: Boccacino's
in Montreal, Canada
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Adam Sandler and Julia Roberts
Favorite Band/Musician:
Joss Stone
Favorite
Book: Just Checking, by Emily Colas
Favorite Song: The Reason by
Hoobastank
Background: Performed and competed in figure skating for 8 years, studied ballet, jazz and tap for 7 years, 11 years cheerleading
experience - MRHS varsity team; 2 time state champions and 4 time state runner-up.
Hobbies:
Kickboxing, traveling, reading, weight lifting and skiing
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Birthplace/Date: 18
Jan 84 Warwick RI
School: Rhode Island College
Major: Secondary
Education/History
Years with Team: 2
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School: Johnston High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Student
Pets:
Chocolate Lab named Sadie
Career
Goal: I would like to become a high school History teacher.
Community: Volunteered
for the RI Special Olympics, the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, Goodwiill Industries, RI "Station Night Club
Fire" Benefit, Juvenile Diabetes Golf Classic, Paul Newmans Hole in the Wall Gang, and Women Helping Women clothing drive,
planned by the Patriots Cheerleaders. I've volunteered as an assistant coach for a recreational cheerleading program and served
meals in local soup kitchens.
Favorite TV Shows: Will and Grace
Favorite Foods: Ravioli
Favorite Movies: Goodfellas
Favorite Restaurant: Twin Oaks
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Robert DeNiro and Reese Witherspoon
Favorite Band/Musician:
Favorite Book: A Walk to Remember, by Nicholas Sparks
Favorite
Song:
Background:
13 years of dance experience in tap, jazz, ballet and
pointe. Performed in Walt Disney World, Myrtle Beach, SC and in New York City. Teach and choreograph dance classes as well.
Was a varsity cheerleader throughout high school, and was captain of the squad my senior year.
Hobbies:
Traveling, going to the beach and spending time with
my family and friends.
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Birthplace/Date: 25
Jun 82 Framingham MA
School: Framingham State College
Major:
Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Communications and Family Services in progress
Years
with Team: 1
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School: Franklin High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Student and a secretary for a real estate attorney
Pets: A cat named Tigger
Career Goal: To be famous
Community: Volunteered for Relay
for Life, The Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, Rhode Island Day, Paul Newmans Hole in the Wall Gang and the New England
Patriots Charitable Foundation. I was also afforded the opportunity to travel with fellow Patriots Cheerleaders to Fort Hood,
TX to welcome home soldiers, visit wounded patients, and boost moral at the military base. I was also a participant in the
Operation Pacific greetings Tour entertaining and boosting the moral of the US airforce men and women throughout Japan, Korea,
and Hawaii.
Favorite TV Shows: King of Queens
Favorite Foods: Ice-Cream
Favorite Movies: Father of the Bride
Favorite Restaurant: The Cheesecake Factory
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Will Farrell and Katie Holmes
Favorite Band/Musician:
Britany Spears
Favorite
Book: The Notebook, by Nicholas Sparks
Favorite Song: Secret Garden
Background: 14
years dance training in jazz, tap, ballet and lyric. Competed in many regional and national dance competitions throughout
New England. Varsity cheerleader for Franklin HS's football and basektball teams. Participated in cheerleading competitions
at the regional, state and national levels. As a senior, was selected as captain of cheer squad. Was named an NCA "All Star
Cheerleader" two years in a row as well as a UCA "All Star Cheerleader". Selected to participate in the Rose Bowl, Orange
Bowl, Pro Bowl and London's New Year's Eve Parade. As a junior in HS, placed fourth in the UCA National Partner Stunt Competition.
Performed in the Nutcracker and the Junior Miss Pageant, at which I received a scholarship for "Presence and Composure." Cheered
for Framingham State College, traveling to Daytona Beach, Fla. for the NCA College Cheerleading Nationals that were nationally
televised. Was a member of the Boston Cannons Major League Lacrosse dance team during the 2002 season. Named 2003 Patriots
Cheerleaders "Rookie of the Year" and cheered our 2003 Patriots Football team on to a Super Bowl XXXVIII win.
Hobbies: Reading, shopping,
spending time wth family and close friends, and long walks
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Birthplace/Date: 28
Sep 83 Brockton MA
Years with Team: 2
| | | High School: Goffstown Area High School
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation:
Dance Instructor
Pets:
2 dogs named Sophie and Murphie
Career
Goal: To own and operate a dance studio.
Community: 2003 New Hampshire
Kiwanis Cheerleading Competition, the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament, Union Leader's Santa Fund
and walk-a-thon for cancer cure. I recently travelled to Fort Hood texas to entertain stationed military troops.
Favorite TV Shows: The Newlyweds
Favorite Foods: Chicken
Tenders and mashed potatoes
Favorite Movies: Selena
Favorite Restaurant: T-Bones
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Chris Kattan and Jennifer Lopez
Favorite Band/Musician: J-Lo and Mariah Carey
Favorite Book: A Walk to Remember, by Nicholas Sparks
Favorite
Song: Take my Breath Away, by Jessica Simpson
Background: 16 years dance training,
focusing on ballet, pointe, jazz and tap. Performed in numerous dance shows and competitions. Was a contestant in the 2002
Jr. Miss NH Pageant. Danced in many Miss NH Scholarship Pageants. In 1999, performed with Christina Aguilera in the MLS half-time
show at Foxboro Stadium. Perform annually in the Union Leader's Santa Fund event. Participated in the Ballet Moscow Intensive
Program for four years.
Hobbies: Dancing, going to the beach, shopping and spending time with friends and family
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Height:
5-2
Birthplace/Date: 16 Aug 62 Warwick R.I.
School:
Johnson & Wales University
Major: Business Administration
Years with Team:
15
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School: Warwick Veterans Memorial High School
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Cheerleader Director
& Choreographer
Pets: A Siamese cat; Harry and 2 Akitas; Oki and Grizzly
Career Goal: To continue my career as the Patriots Cheerleaders Director &
Choreographer.
Community: While growing up, my parents promoted the importance of community service. During summer
vacations and on weekends, I visited residents at a nursing home facility. Additionally, I volunteered my time assisting at
entertainment functions for a facility housing citizens with cognitive and physical disabilities. I also vounteered my time
as a Little League baseball coach.
Through my association with the Patriots organization, I have been afforded the
opportunity to assist charitable groups throughout New England. The Patriots Cheerleaders are committed to utilizing their
"celebrity status" as a means to serve as positive role models to the youths in our communities, promoting positive and healthy
lifestyles.
Favorite TV Shows: Anything shown on The Animal Planet station
Favorite Foods: Pasta and ice cream sodas
Favorite
Movies: Good Will Hunting and Happy Gilmore
Favorite Restaurant: Pinelli's
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts
Favorite Band/Musician: Restless Heart and Hootie and the Blowfish
Favorite
Book: The Traveler's Gift, by Andy Andrews
Favorite Song: Rock and Roll
Part II, the Patriots Touch Down Song, of course!!
Background: 13 years martial arts training and hold a second
degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate. Twenty years of dance training to include tap, jazz, ballet, pointe and acrobatics.
HS cheerleader for football and basketball teams and was squad captain. Selected to the All City Cheerleading Squad. 3 year
member of my high school's gymnastics team. Cheered for the New England Steamrollers arena ball league for one year and was
the choreographer as well. New England Patriots Cheerleader for five seasons. Named Patriots Cheerleader of the Year and represented
the squad at the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1994. Served on the panel of judges for the United States Dance and Drill
Team Championships in Nashville, Tn. and Orlando, Fla. for four years.
Hobbies:
I enjoy karate, aerobics and tennis. I love animals and
enjoy visiting zoos.
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Birthplace/Date: 3
Jul 83 Providence RI
School: Johnson & Wales University
Major:
Associates in Advertising working on BA in Marketing
Years with Team: Rookie
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School: Classical High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Waitress
Pets:
Cat named Friskie
Career
Goal: My career goal is to work in Advertising.
Community: I have volunteered
in the PR office of the RI Woman's Center.
Favorite TV Shows: Alias
Favorite Foods: Pasta
Favorite Movies: Aladdin
Favorite Restaurant: Galaxy
Favorite Actor &
Actresses: Sandra Bullock
Favorite
Band/Musician: Jessica Simpson
Favorite
Book: Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger
Favorite Song: I Feel Like a
Woman, by Shania Twain
Background: I have 12 years of dance experience and I was a cheerleader for 3 years in high school.
Hobbies:
Dancing, spending time with family and friends, drawing,
and photography
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Birthplace/Date: 15
Feb 82 Canton MA
School: Providence College
Major: Marketing
Years
with Team: Rookie
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School: Canton High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Student
Pets:
Maltese Dog named Lilli
Career
Goal: I hope to pursue a career in Marketing or Advertising
Community: I
have volunteered at the RI Food Bank.
Favorite TV Shows: I love reality television.
Favorite Foods:
Chicken fajitas
Favorite
Movies: Pretty Woman
Favorite
Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
Favorite
Actor & Actresses: Robert DeNiro and Catherine Zeta
Jones
Favorite Band/Musician: Billy Joel
Favorite Book: Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger
Favorite Song: Crash, by Dave Matthews
Background: I have 13 years of jazz, tap, ballet, and lyrical dance experience.
I was captain of the Varsity cheerleading squad my senior year of high school and competed with my team at Nationals in Myrtle
Beach, SC. I also performed for 4 years on the Providence College Dance Team.
Hobbies:
Shopping, dancing, spending time with my friends and
traveling
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Birthplace/Date: 19
Dec 85 Malden MA
School: Arlington Catholic High School
Years
with Team: Rookie
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School: Arlington Catholic High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Dance Instructor
Pets:
Dog named Kringle
Career
Goal: To become a professional dancer, nutritionist and
fitness trainer
Community: I assist in teaching dance classes to special needs children at Massachusetts Hospital School.
Favorite
TV Shows: Real World
Favorite
Foods: Ravioli
Favorite
Movies: Drop Dead Fred
Favorite
Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
Favorite
Actor & Actresses: Will Farrell and Molly Shannon
Favorite Band/Musician: Jessica Simpson
Favorite Book: Angela's Ashes, by Frank McCourt
Favorite Song: Let's Get Loud, by Jennifer Lopez
Background:
Hobbies: Dancing, softball, rolerblading, snowboarding, working out, shopping,
and traveling
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Birthplace/Date: 10
Apr 82 Johnston RI
School: University of Rhode Island
Major:
BS in Finance in progress - will graduate May 2004
Years with Team: Rookie
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School: Johnston High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Student
Pets:
Husky Dog named Nikita
Career
Goal: I hope to pursue a career using my Business and/or
Finance Degree.
Community: I have supported House Clean-Up for Narragansett and assisted and I participated in dance clinics for young dancers
at URI.
Favorite TV Shows: Newlyweds
Favorite Foods: Chicken and spinach
Favorite Movies: Sweet Home Alabama
Favorite Restaurant: Capital Grille
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Vin Diesel and Reese Witherspoon
Favorite
Band/Musician: Janet Jackson
Favorite
Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven, by Mitch Albom
Favorite Song: Last
Dance with Mary Jane by Tom Petty
Background: I have 19 years of tap, ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance performance, training and competition experience. I was a Varsity
cheerleader at my high school for four years and named captain 2 of those 4 years. I was selected for the 1997 All-State Cheeerleading
Squad. In college I belonged to the URI Ramettes Dance Team for 4 years.
Hobbies:
Shopping, Kickboxing, dancing, and spending time with
friends and my boyfriend.
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Birthplace/Date: 22
Feb 85 Weymouth MA
School: Franklin Pierce College
Major:
Communications Degree in progress - will graduate 2007
Years with Team: Rookie
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School: Thayer Academy
Marital
Status:
Occupation:
Student
Pets:
2 dogs, named Cocoa and Princess
Career
Goal: I aspire to become an anchorwoman.
Community: Performed for the
Jerry Lewis Telethon annual event. Entertained for retirement homes, veteran's hospitals, and local community events. Performed
for the children and women at Rosie's Place.
Favorite TV Shows: Soprano's
Favorite Foods: Pasta
Favorite Movies: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Restaurant: Bertucci's
Favorite Actor
& Actresses: Ben Affleck and Demi Moore
Favorite Band/Musician: Janet
Jackson
Favorite Book: You Just Don't Understand, by Deborah Tannen
Favorite Song:
Background: Studied dance for the past 15 years: ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop.
Received two gold medals at the International Dance Competition. Performed in over 10 musicals for school and a local theater
group. I was a Little Miss Massachusetts Pageant winner. I have been a dance instructor for various inner-city youth camps.
Hobbies: Singing,
dancing, and acting
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Birthplace/Date: 5
Sep 82 Manchester NH
School: Keene State College
Major: Associates
Degree, General Studies -will be completed in 2004
Years with Team: Rookie | | High
School: Goffstown High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Student
Pets:
Cat named Miss Kitty
Career
Goal: To own and operate a successful womens clothing
store.
Community: I have participated in the Childrens Cancer Lifeline 4th of July Party and I have also assisted at a childrens cheer
clinic.
Favorite TV Shows: Friends
Favorite Foods: Mashed potatoes and steak
Favorite Movies: Grease
Favorite Restaurant: The Stage Restaurant in Keene, NH
Favorite
Actor & Actresses: Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts
Favorite Band/Musician: Britany
Spears
Favorite Book: The Beach House, by James Patterson
Favorite Song: I Will Survive
Background: I have experience in modeling, dancing, cheerleading, and gymnastics. I have been a
competitive cheerleader for 12 years and was named captain of my high school cheerleading team in 2000-2001. I was a cheerleader
at Keene State College, who have recently placed fourth in the Daytona NCA National Cheerleading Competition, for two years.
I also cheered with the Marauders, a semi-pro football team, located in NH. I competed in the Miss NH Teen pageant and was
crowned 1999-2000 Miss Teen NH, USA.
Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with friends
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Birthplace/Date: 20
Jun 84 Seymour CT
School: University of Connecticut
Major:
BA in Psychology in progress
Years with Team: Rookie
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School: Seymour High School
Marital
Status:
Occupation:
Student
Pets:
Cat named Mittens
Career
Goal: My career goals are to to use my Psychology degree
and to also become a fitness trainer.
Community: I have volunteered to teach arts and crafts at a group home.
Favorite TV
Shows: Friends
Favorite
Foods: Pasta
Favorite
Movies: Notting Hill
Favorite
Restaurant: Roselands
Favorite
Actor & Actresses: Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts
Favorite Band/Musician: Aerosmith
Favorite Book: Harry
Potter
Favorite Song: Living on a Prayer, by Bon Jovi
Background: I have 12 years of dance performance, training, and competition experience. I have
performed with the UCONN Dance team for 2 years, performed at Foxwoods Casino, and participated in an EA Sports Commercial.
Hobbies: Dancing,
shopping, working out, Pilates, going to Broadway shows, and traveling
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Birthplace/Date: 25
Jul 75 Fall River MA
School: Lesley University
Major: BA
in progress Early Childhood Education/Human Development
Years with Team: Rookie
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School: Dartmouth High School
Marital
Status:
Occupation:
Preschool Teacher
Pets:
Bulldog named Kelsea
Career
Goal: I aspire to become a first grade teacher.
Community:
Favorite TV Shows: Wheel of
Fortune
Favorite Foods: Veal and mashed potatoes
Favorite Movies: Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Favorite Restaurant: Mark You
Favorite Actor & Actresses:
Sean Penn and Julia Roberts
Favorite
Band/Musician: Dave Matthews Band
Favorite
Book: Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger
Favorite Song: Ants Marching
Background: I
have 20 years of tap, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop dance performance, training, and competition experience. I have also done
some hip-hop choreography work and numerous theater productions. Selected from Dean College to participate in a two and a
half month program with Alvin Ailey Dance Company in New York City. I am also a former member of the Boston Cannons, which
is a dance squad for a Major League Lacrosse team.
Hobbies: dancing, singing, going to the beach, and spending time with my fiance, family and
friends.
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Lauren Petkiewich |
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Birthplace/Date: 28
Mar 81 Winchester MA
School: Northeastern University
Major:
Paralegal in progress
Years with Team: Rookie
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School:
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation:
Administrative Assistant
Pets:
Boxer named Mason
Career
Goal: I aspire to be a Paralegal and to own my own business.
Community: Instructed
special needs children in horseback riding, raised money through high school for the Sun Santa fund, and raised money for
the homeless through fashion shows.
Favorite TV Shows: 6 Feet Under
Favorite Foods: Chicken, broccoli and ziti
Favorite
Movies: Finding Nemo
Favorite
Restaurant: Artichokes
Favorite
Actor & Actresses: Tom Hanks and Sarah Jessica Parker
Favorite Band/Musician: Cold Play
Favorite Book: 3rd Degree, by James Patterson
Favorite Song: Don't Leave Me This Way, by Thelma Houston
Background:
I have 15 years of training, performance, and competition
in various types of dance and I have 5 years of cheerleading experience.
Hobbies:
Art, Yoga, skiing, horseback riding and all sports
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Birthplace/Date: 29
Jan 83 Pawtucket RI
School: University of Rhode Island
Major:
BS in progress, Marketing with a Minor in Finance - will graduate in 2005
Years with Team: Rookie
| | | High School: Saint Raphael Academy
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Sales Associate, Office Asst., and HS Cheer Coach
Pets: Cat named Brandon
Career Goal: I aspire to enter
the Advertising field of Marketing.
Community: In 2001, I volunteered at the Jean Jugan nursing home. In 2002, I volunteered at the Darlington YMCA to teach a cheerleading
camp for girls ages 8-12. Also in 2002, I volunteered packaging food for families for Thanksgiving meals that were distributed
for the holiday.
Favorite TV Shows: The O.C.
Favorite Foods: Chicken Parmesean
Favorite Movies: Ghost
Favorite Restaurant: The Olive Garden
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts
Favorite
Band/Musician: Incubus
Favorite
Book: A Child Called It, by Dave Peltzer
Favorite Song: Someday, by Nickelback
Background: I
have 13 years tap, jazz and ballet dance performance, training and competition experience. I have been cheerleading for 15
years; 4 years with my high school being named captain my junior and senior years, I cheered my freshman year at URI and was
able to compete with the 2003 Rhody All-Stars Team.
Hobbies: Shopping and dancing
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Erika Tarlow |
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Birthplace/Date: 8
Oct 83 Lexington MA
School: Middlesex Community College
Major:
Liberal Arts Degree in progress
Years with Team: Rookie
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School: Lexington High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Dance Instructor
Pets:
An Akita named Roxy
Career
Goal: To continue dancing and performing.
Community:
Favorite TV Shows: General Hospital
and The Sheild
Favorite Foods: Italian
Favorite Movies: Gangs of New York, Something About Mary, and Training Day
Favorite Restaurant:
The Cheesecake Factory
Favorite
Actor & Actresses: Edward Norton, Robert De Niro,
Cameron Diaz and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Favorite Band/Musician:
Favorite Book: Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell
Favorite
Song:
Background:
I have several years of jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop and
lyrical dance and gymnastics training, performance, and competition experience.
Hobbies:
Dancing, modeling, shopping, and spending time with friends
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Desiree Valverde |
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Birthplace/Date: Revere MA
School:
Northeastern University
Major: Associates Degree in Business; Paralegal Certificate
Years
with Team: Rookie
| | | High
School: Revere High School
Marital
Status: Single
Occupation:
Administrative Assistant
Pets:
Yorkshire Terrier named Bucca and a cat named Binx
Career Goal: I hope to become
a commercial real estate paralegal and continue to dance.
Community: I have volunteered with the Special Olympics and have supported Jordan's
Furniture Children's Charities.
Favorite TV Shows: Newly Weds
Favorite Foods: Mount Vernon Chicken
Favorite Movies: Gangs of New York, Goodfellas, Something About Mary, and The Lord
of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite Restaurant: The Mount Vernon
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Edward Norton, Orlando Bloom and Charlize Theron
Favorite
Band/Musician: Jay-Z, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake and
Frank Sinatra
Favorite Book: The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas
Favorite Song: My Way, by Frank Sinatra
Background:
I have 20 years of dance training to include ballet,
jazz, and hip-hop. I performed for 4 years with the Phunk Phenomenon Urban Dance Theater at various charity and paid events,
including the Boston Celtics games and KISS Concert 2003.
Hobbies: Dancing, Pilates, running, shopping, spending time with friends, eating,
and reading US Weekly
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Birthplace/Date: 22
Apr 85 Worcester MA
School: Worcester State College
Major:
Degree in progress- B.A. in Early Childhood Education and Psychology
Years with Team: Rookie
| | | High School: Tantasqua Senior High
Marital Status:
Occupation: Student and waitress
Pets:
Dog named Wilson
Career
Goal: I hope to become a first grade teacher and real
estate agent.
Community: I have volunteered for various programs such as; Dancing For Cancer and Cystic Fibrosis to benefit the finding of a
cure. Seatbelt Safety and Awareness, Sturbridge Police Department and I have been an English peer tutor.
Favorite TV Shows: Newlyweds
Favorite Foods: Sushi
Favorite Movies: Dirty
Dancing
Favorite Restaurant: Bertucci's
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston
Favorite Band/Musician:
Britney Spears
Favorite
Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Favorite Song: I
Will Always Love You, by Whitney Houston
Background: I have 15 years of dance training, performance and 10 years competition experience.
I was named American Dance Awards Regional Dancer of the Year, and performed with the Hartford Ballet the Ballet Theater of
Boston.
Hobbies: Shopping,
tanning, and spending time with my boyfriend.
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Birthplace/Date: 26 Mar 71 Pawtucket RI
School: Rhode Island
College
Major: BA in Communications with a concentration in Speech and Hearing Sciences; Minor in Psychology
Years
with Team: Five | | |
High School: Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Middle School Instructional Assistant
Pets:
None
Career
Goal: I aspire to own and operate a country bed and breakfast
with my husband.
Community: As a Patriots Cheerleader I have been truly blessed with many wonderful opportunities
to use my celebrity status to provide support and assistance at fundraising events for various charitable organizations. I
have met and made many new friends who were both organizers of and volunteers for these events, as well as recipients, survivors
and beneficiaries who will remain in my heart forever.
Some of the organizations include the Susan B. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation, Big Apple Circus/Hole in the Wall Gang, Morgan Memorial/Goodwill Industries, New England Home for LIttle
Wanderers, the Cardinal Cushing School, Floating Hospital, the Shirner's Burn Center, the RI Special Olympics, Toys for Tots,
Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Leukemia Society, the Genesis Fund and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation.
I
also had the unbelievable experience last year of entertaining the brave women and men serving our country, somewhere off
the coast of Saudi Arabia on the U.S. S. John F. Kennedy and U.S.S. Underwood. I have also made several visits to Fort Hood
in Texas to entertain the women and men serving there.
Favorite TV Shows: Who's Line is it Anyway?
Favorite
Foods: Calamari and hot pepper rings
Favorite Movies: Sleepless in
Seattle
Favorite Restaurant: Longhorn Steakhouse
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie
Favorite
Band/Musician: Mr. Lincoln (my brother is the drummer)
Favorite Book: Oh
the Places You Will Go, by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Song: Crazy Train; the Patriots player introduction song!
Background:
I performed with the New England
Patriots Cheerleaders for four years, named 1999 and 2002 "Most Spirited Cheerleader", promoted to Line Captain 2002/2003
season and participated in several NEPC Show Team performances travelling to Fort Hood Texas to entertain stationed military
troops, performing on the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier and the U.S.S. Underwood 'somewhere' off the coast of Saudi
Arabia and touring Bahrain.
I participated in four years of high school football cheerleading, named captain in my
senior year and one year basketball cheerleading. I cheered for Rhode Island College (RIC) Soccer Team and competed for four
years on the RIC gymnastics team; named captain senior year, and was nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year by my coach.
I
have 15 years of dance training in tap, jazz, acrobatics, ballet, Hawaiian, lyrical and modern dance. I have been performing
for 27 years and represented Rhode Island twice in the National Sweetheart Pageant in Hoopeston, Illinois, being the first
contestant to win the "Miss Congeniality" awards for both the State and National levels two consecutive times. I was also
crowned 1998 Mrs. Rhode Island and competed for the title of Mrs. America in Las Vegas, Nevada, where I was also given the
"Miss Congeniality" award.
I have toured for over 10 years with the "Light of the World Ministry" theater group's GODSPELL
production. I have recently completed my first season coaching the Rhode Island Prowlers Semi-Pro (EFL) Football Cheerleading
Squad.
Hobbies: I enjoy crafting, collecting children's books and spending time with my husband and family.
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Birthplace/Date: 22
Feb 81 Manchester NH
School: University of Central Florida
Major:
BA in Radio and Television with a minor in Spanish
Years with Team: Rookie | | | High School: Manchester West High School
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: New England Patriots
Mascot
Pets: None
Career Goal: I
aspire to be a national news anchor.
Community: Became a Disney VoluntEAR in New York City and Orlando. Visited elementary schools across Central Florida and taught
children the value of diversity through the "Learning for Life" program. Volunteered my time with Give Kids the World, in
which I cared for children with disabilities who were on vacation in Florida, while parents were able to enjoy a night out.
Favorite TV Shows: Saturday Night Live, Whose Line is it Anyway? and World News Tonight with Peter Jennings
Favorite
Foods: Rice
Favorite
Movies: Hercules and Shrek 2
Favorite
Restaurant: Crazy Buffet in Orlando
Favorite Actor & Actresses: Adam
Sandler and Jennifer Lopez
Favorite Band/Musician: Dave Matthews Band
Favorite Book: Wake-Up Calls, by Joan Lunden
Favorite
Song: Sunscreen, by Baz Luhrman
Background:
Four years at the Walt Disney World Resort performing
as various Disney characters. Performed as daily parade characters in Mulan Parade and Disney Stars & Motor Cars Parade
at Disney-MGM Studios as well as the Share a Dream Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom. Danced with Hillary Duff in the
Christmas Day Parade 2002, televised on ABC. Worked at Universal Studios as a Scare Character for the annual Halloween Horror
Nights. Interned at ABC News in New York for 20/20, Primetime Thursday and Good Morning America. Interned at WFTV Channel
9 Eyewitness News (ABC affiliate) in Orlando. Crowned Mr. ASA 2003 and represented the Asian community in Central Florida.
Past president 2003-2004 of the Asian Student Association at UCF. Studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. One year majoring in theatre
at Northeastern University.
Hobbies: Play soccer, basketball, football and lift weights. Actively involved in politics. Making mom proud.
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