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

Rachel Ray

The Lake George High School cheer squad can proudly claim celebrity chef Rachel Ray as alumni. Now, she shares recipes on her talk show and writes cookbooks in all categories. She doesn't seem to be super interested in revisiting her pompom shaking past any time soon. 

Michael Douglas

Just like his father, Michael Douglas also knew how to cheer, chant, and tumble. He attended Choate Preparatory School, and took the sport by storm. When he was cast in the Marvel franchise as Hank Pym, he was among the ranks of another former male cheerleader, Paul Rudd.

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The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.