Name: Madison Marie Dorton

Position: Flyer

Birthday: November 12, 2004

Grade in School: 3rd

School Name/Gym Name: Forbush Elementary School / Cheer Extreme

G.P.A.: A

Hometown: East Bend, NC

Signature Tumbling Skills (standing and running): Triple toe back / Roundoff back handspring full

Signature Basket skills: Kick, kick double / Pretty girl

Signature Stunting Skills: 1 1/2 up high to high tic toc

Awards/Recognition: I have won NCA 2 times with my Youth Elite team and just recently won UCA with Junior Elite. I have won several stunt group individuals and I am on the A Honor Roll at school.

What makes you a great leader for your team?

I believe in having a positive attitude on and off the floor. I always try to be encouraging to my team mates!

What part of cheerleading do you enjoy the most? I love everything about cheerleading! Stunting, tumbling, dancing and entertaining the crowds. I enjoying traveling to all of the different cities and the opportunities it gives me to meet new people and make friends.

Do you consider cheerleading a sport? Why? Absolutely, I consider cheerleading a sport! We practice almost year round, numerous hours, weekly. It's hard work and takes skill. It takes a great deal of energy, strength and endurance to perform a 2:30 routine!