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NFL cheerleader squad
The New England Patriots Cheerleaders (NEPC ) are the official
cheerleading squad of the
NFL 's
New England Patriots first formed in 1971.
[1]
[2] The cheerleaders also make appearances off the field and overseas with Patriots mascot
Pat Patriot ,
[3] and also has a Junior Patriots Cheerleaders, with girls of ages 7–17 being allowed to join.
[4]
[5] The New England Patriots Cheerleader also mentor the young girls by enriching their interests.
The team also releases a swimsuit calendar yearly.
[6]
[7] The Patriots Cheerleaders' auditions take place at
Gillette Stadium .
[8] In 2008, the squad went to
China to train Chinese dancers for the
2008 Summer Olympics .
[9]
[10]
Notable people
Model
Camille Kostek started her career as a Patriots cheerleader in the 2013 and 2014 seasons
Coach
Tracy Sormanti (1994–2020), founded the Junior Patriots Cheerleaders, created the "Boot Camp" team audition process, formed a partnership with
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute , served in 10 Super Bowls
[11]
Members
Alysha Castonguay (2006–2008),
Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 2002,
Miss Rhode Island USA 2009
[1]
Kelsey Fournier (2009–2011),
Miss Rhode Island 2012
Kristin Gauvin (2003–2004),
Miss Massachusetts 2005
[1]
[12]
Camille Kostek (2013–2014), a model who was on the cover of the
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
[13] and partner of
NFL
tight end
Rob Gronkowski .
[14]
Lauren Marchetti (2010–2011), contestant on
The Bachelor
Season 17
Jonét Nichelle (2018–2019),
Miss Rhode Island USA 2020
Julia Scaparotti (2015–2016),
Miss Massachusetts USA 2017
Tracy Sormanti (1983–84, 1991–93), 1993 Pro Bowler, team's Cheerleading Director (1994–2020)
[15]
Jessica Strohm (2015–2016),
Miss New Hampshire USA 2016
Leah Van Dale (2007–2009),
WWE wrestler
Amber van Eeghen (2002–2005), daughter of
Mark van Eeghen ,
[16] and wife of
Dan Koppen
[17]
Lara Magalhães (2021–2022), president of Brazilian Cheerleading Confederation (2016–Current)
Gallery
See also
References
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"Patriots Cheerleaders - New England Patriots Cheerleaders" . Footballbabble.com. Retrieved September 9, 2012 .
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"Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleader - Roster" . Patriots.com. Archived from
the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012 .
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"Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders - Appearances" . Patriots.com. Archived from
the original on September 9, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2012 .
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"Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders - Junior Cheerleaders" . Patriots.com. Archived from
the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012 .
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"Junior Patriots Cheerleaders Registration Form" (PDF) . Patriots.com.
^ Matthew Arieta.
"Official New England Patriots ProShop - 2012 Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar" . Proshop.patriots.com. Retrieved July 5, 2012 .
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"Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders | CHEER365" . Patriots.com. Archived from
the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012 .
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"Official Website of the New England Patriots | Cheerleaders - Auditions" . Patriots.com. Archived from
the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012 .
^ Brinson.
"Patriot Cheerleaders: Goodwill Bangkok Edition" . Brahsome.com. Retrieved July 5, 2012 .
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"Patriots' cheerleaders lead Chinese volunteers - The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games" . En.beijing2008.cn. Archived from
the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2012 .
^ Couture, Jon.
"Tracy Sormanti, Patriots cheerleading director since 1994, dies at 58 - The Boston Globe" . BostonGlobe.com . Retrieved December 6, 2020 .
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Pageant History (2007) Retrieved February 8, 2007.
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"Model Camille Kostek Lands Her First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover — as a Rookie!" . PEOPLE.com . Retrieved May 8, 2019 .
^ Sahadeo, Andy (February 14, 2021).
"Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend Camille Kostek shares how the couple first met: 'It's kind of crazy' " . FoxNews.com . Retrieved March 18, 2021 .
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"Patriots Saddened to Announce the Passing of Cheerleading Director Tracy Sormanti" . www.patriots.com . Retrieved December 6, 2020 .
^ Goode, Jon (February 14, 2005).
"/ Sports / Football / Patriots / Catching_up_with_Mark_van" . Boston.com. Retrieved September 9, 2012 .
^ Finch, Erika (September 15, 2016).
"A home in Rhode Island for former Patriot Dan Koppen" . New England Home Magazine . Retrieved March 6, 2019 .
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