The Unexpected Cheerleading Backgrounds of Some of Your Favorite Celebrities

Before becoming a news anchor, Diane Sawyer was a cheerleader.

Diane Sawyer had a fascinating and eventful background before she started her news career. Prior to 1978, when she first took her seat at ABC’s news desk, she had a different career path. She worked at the Coca-Cola Pavilion at the World’s Fair. Before that, she was a cheerleader at Seneca High School. Diane excelled in inspiring school spirit among both athletes and students. Her radiant smile made it easy for anyone watching her cheerleading performances to be filled with enthusiasm and cheer for the team.