

The roles and responsibilities of an Eagles cheerleader are centered around fan engagement, community service and positively impacting today's youth," said Barbara Zaun, Eagles cheerleading director. "Performing is only one component of this position. The team is involved in charity work and other community activities. The other Garden State members of the Eagles cheerleaders are: Maurisa DeLuca, of Sicklerville Allison Dickinson, of Hainesport Crystalle Johnson, of Willingboro Anna-Marie Matthews, of Grenloch and Shardae Swoop, of Willingboro.īeing a cheerleader is not just about glitz, athletics, dancing, beauty and performing before 70,000 fans at Eagles games. The six new cheerleaders from New Jersey are: Brielle Gatto of Sicklerville, Natasha Filipov of Turnersville, Victoria LaRocca of Williamstown, Alexandria McIntyre, of Pitman, Hayley Simpson of Manalapan, and Melanie Spilatore of Kendall Park. We are strong and powerful and we can do it all!," exclaims Pasqualone, a senior consulting operations analyst with Qlik, a global data software company based in Radnor, Pa. Women are multifaceted and can balance various positions. "I want to be a role model for young women and show the whole world you don't have to be defined by one job. The full 2018-19 roster was announced at the final night of auditions Thursday at the Perelman Theater inside the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. A dozen of the cheerleaders live in New Jersey, including six new members. Pasqualone was one of 22 returning cheerleaders on the 36-woman roster. Making the team again validates your work," said the 28-year-old Pasqualone, who's also a software company employee along with serving as a Republican councilwoman in Washington Township. Being an Eagles cheerleader has been a great experience, but there was more pressure this time. "It felt even more exciting than making it the first time. This is the councilwoman's second year in a row on the roster. On Thursday night, she successfully competed with 59 other finalists to keep her most glamorous position: cheerleader for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Washington Township Councilwoman Dana Pasqualone is juggling three.
