Woman, 97, reunites with cheer squad she founded

The high school cheerleading team 97-year-old Ilagene Doehring founded eight decades ago visited her Candlestone assisted-living facility in Midland, Michigan, to perform with her on Nov. 13. Growing up, Doehring was responsible for taking care of her nine siblings, she said. When she formed the cheerleading squad in 1945, it was something fun to do and something she had for herself. Back then, the squad had a local seamstress make their uniforms, or they sewed them together themselves. Read more: https://wapo.st/3ZbpLB9. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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