1960’s Decade Representative

Cheryl Anne Gargiulo has dedicated her life to the art of dance, beginning at the tender age of 3. In 1965, Cheryl Anne embarked on an exceptional journey by auditioning for the esteemed professional cheerleading team of the Philadelphia Eagles. Competing against more than 700 talented individuals, she fought for a spot on the team. The team at that time known as the Philadelphia Eaglettes, had proudly carried their traditional name since 1948.

Cheryl Anne’s talent and dedication led her to become the captain of the newly established team, consisting of 60 gifted individuals, for an impressive four years. Her journey did not end there, as she also had the honor of trying out and making the renowned New York Radio City Rockettes before deciding to focus on her personal life and marriage. Today, Cheryl Anne is a proud mother of one daughter and two grandchildren.

Continuing to share her love for cheerleading, Cheryl Anne took on the role of coaching grade school, high school, and college cheerleading teams in the Philadelphia area. She also pursued her educational aspirations and obtained her BS in Social Work by returning to college.

With her vast experience and expertise, Cheryl Anne became the Membership Director and 1960s Decade Representative within the NFL Alumni Board – Philadelphia Chapter Cheerleaders from 2010 to 2016. She was also previously elected to the position of Membership Co-Chair on the NFL Alumni Board – Philadelphia Chapter 2016. Now, she is with the PPFCA, Philadelphia Professional Football Cheerleaders Alumni as the 1960’s Decade Representative.

Not only is Cheryl Anne devoted to cheerleading, but she is also a certified fitness professional. She enthusiastically led fitness classes at various Older Adult Centers within the recreation department, promoting health and well-being among the elderly community. Her expertise has been acknowledged on a larger scale, as she was chosen as one of the fitness instructors who conducted fitness demonstrations at the prestigious “NBC10 Fitness Expo.”

After an impressive 25-year career, Cheryl Anne retired in 2016 from the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department, where she served as a dedicated Recreation Leader for the children and senior citizens of the Philadelphia area.