Before she became the Queen of Pop, Madonna was the child of blue-collar Italian immigrants, attending Rochester Adams High School. Like Fergie, she was a straight-A student and a member of the cheerleading squad, proving she’s more than a pretty face. She’s also, as you may be surprised to know, a natural brunette, and it’s a shame she decided to pull pop culture toward the blonde.
Madonna dropped out of the University of Michigan (even after getting a dance scholarship) and moved to New York City in 1978 to become a pop star. The word success hardly describes what this woman has done, and there are no words to define her achievements.
Blake Lively
To the surprise of her actor father and talent scout mother, Blake Lively wasn't originally interested in performing, preferring a quiet life out of the spotlight. But eventually, her genetics, or maybe enough begging from mom and dad, won out.
While Blake was taking classes at Burbank High School, she not only had to leave time for homework but also for her cheerleading, as well as working as an actress for the movie 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants', the first of many movies she has appeared in, which include 'The Town', and 'The Shallows'. She’s also had some big TV roles, including 'Gossip Girl'.
Brooklyn Decker
Brooklyn Decker might still look like a teenager even now that she's in her thirties, so how young must she have looked when she was attending and cheering for Butler High School in Charlotte, North Carolina? The model-turned-actress was also the school's senior class president before going on to become a world-famous name and face, appearing in blockbuster movies such as "Just Go With It," "Battleship," "What to Expect When You're Expecting," and 'Stretch."
She's also had plenty of appearances on television shows such as "Grace and Frankie," "New Girl," and "Friends with Better Lives," and the future ahead looks promising.
Melissa Rycroft
While in high school, Miss Rycroft was part of the...drill squad. Didn't see that one coming, did you? However, Rycroft was so good at her chosen activity she went on to lead the squad and then become a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys. They were more new and exciting things lying ahead for Rycroft, and being a cheerleader was just the start of things.
Her TV debut came from CMT's "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team," but she has also appeared on "The Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars." She's also appeared as a host on CMT's "Redneck Island," and there is more to come.
Rachael Ray
Years before she was on your TV screen whipping up some delicious food, Rachael Ray led the cheers at the Lake George High School in Lake George, New York. While tossing the pompoms on the court, Ray never imagined that her career would end up going on such a different path.
While Rachael nowadays spends her time creating magic in the kitchen or appearing on multiple shows for the Food Network, she used to shake the poms with the best of them, adding her smile and shouts to the team. She even has her name on her own line of kitchenware.