One, two, three, four, what do we need a pep squad for? This question is nothing to cheer about, but it is the very question before our school board tonight. With cuts to the activities budget, the pep squad is first up on the chopping block.
Not everyone understands how important our pep squad is: we support our teams, we provide entertainment, and we build school spirit. Defunding the pep squad would devalue all that we do for this school.
Furthermore, members of our pep squad demonstrate the same dedication and discipline as athletes in any other sport. We work out three days a week, practice our routines daily, and compete in statewide competitions. More importantly, the leadership skills and character traits we develop—sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and self-confidence—will be valuable throughout our lives.
Instead of axing the pep squad entirely, why not cut a little from the budgets of all activities? It would be more reasonable for everyone to bear part of the budgetary pain. Together, we can make this work. Let's go, team!
Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about cutting the pep squad from the school's activities budget?