Did You Know These Stars Were On Their High School Cheer Squads?

Kirk Douglas

The late Kirk Douglas was a proud member of the Amsterdam High School's cheer squad. He's filmed 100 movies over the course of his life, and was a staple in dramas, westerns, and war films. The Amsterdam High alumni have the privilege of saying they once shared the field with the iconic actor.

Jennifer Lawrence

Katniss needed to be athletic, and Jennifer Lawrence had an advantage over other actresses with her gymnastic background. She has also tried modeling and is now a famous actress, but when she was younger, she had a hand in basketball, field hockey, and softball too.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.