Littlest cheerleader shines on the field

Gigi Martinez lives her dream

Second grader Gigi Martinez joined the East View High School Cheerleaders Friday, October 28.
Second grader Gigi Martinez joined the East View High School Cheerleaders Friday, October 28.

Under the lights of Birkelbach Field, a little girl’s dream came true this weekend.

Gigi Martinez, a second grader at Mitchell Elementary School and a cancer survivor, became an honorary East View High School cheerleader at the October 28 Patriots’ varsity football game.

Gigi said she has “always loved cheerleaders because they cheer people on and have fun.”

Having fun is what began Gigi’s journey to…