TEXT: Degrassi - Hall Liberty is interviewing Paige, Hazel, and a guy named Oskar about Degrassi's Spirit Squad Oskar: Sorry I'm late. Liberty: No problem, the interview isn't over yet. Hazel, you were saying? Hazel: Well, we're a school Sanken club. Paige: So now, it's just a question of getting enough people to sign up, but they will, of course. Liberty: Ok, what would you say to a student who thinks cheerleading is sexist? Hazel: I'd say, get over it. Welcome to the new millenium. Paige: Totally. I mean, cheerleading is such a positive thing. It's great exercise. Hazel: It builds leadership skills. Oskar: It's better than watching TV. Paige: And it boosts school spirit. I mean, what's bad about that? Liberty: Thank you and good luck. (Liberty leaves) Manny comes up to Paige and taps her on the shoulder. Paige: Can I help you? Manny: I'm Manny, I'd like to try out. Paige: Ok, what can you do? Manny goes to the end of the hall and does a great cartwheel. Paige: (When Manny finishes) Manny, sweetie, sign right here. Manny takes the clipboard, signs it, and gives it back to Paige with a smile. Media Immersion Paige is on the TV, talking about the Spirit Squad Paige: School spirit, can you have enough? If you ask me, the answer is no. That's why I've formed the Degrassi Spirit Squad. So come sign up, girls and boys. Give me a D! Give me an E! Give a G! Give me a R! Give me a A! Give me an S! Give me an S! Give me an I! What does that spell Degrassi! Whoo! Emma: Give me a break. Cheerleaders? Please. (Manny nods as she watches) Hall Emma and Manny are walking. Emma: It's like we're traveling back in time. Cheerleading is
SUMMARY:
Paige starts a Spirit Squad at school. Manny, who desperately wants to join, starts to hang out with the "it crowd," and begins to question her friendship with an unsupportive Emma. Meanwhile, Spinner, Liberty, J.T., and Toby team up to win a contest.