Kirby High School Cheerleaders, 1987. Back when the chants echoed louder, the moves hit harder, and Memphis was just starting to shine on the national cheer map. That year, Kirby’s squad brought home 3rd place at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship a major win for the city and a moment that showed the world what Memphis was made of. This wasn’t just about routines. It was blue and gray pride, perfectly timed steps, and hometown energy you could feel through the screen. If you