JULY HT ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Makayla Ferrell began cheering with Hot Topic in 2007. As part of the program, she developed social skills and a joy for competition. She attended TC Williams High School and recently graduated from the University of Mary Washington. Makayla graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors in Computer Science and Mathematics with a minor in Cybersecurity. She was a recipient of the Department of Defense

La’Daysha Lucas was born in Fayetteville NC, and raised in Alexandria VA. She began cheering for the local recreation center at Mount Vernon, where she met some friends that cheered at Hot Topic. She started cheering for Hot Topic Rising Stars in 2009, and throughout her years at Hot Topic she cheered for Lighting Stars and Super Stars. After leaving the program, she went on to cheer for her high

Carmel Peterson was born and raised in Alexandria, VA. She began cheerleading at the young age of 3 at Charles Houston Recreation Center. Carmel continued to cheer throughout her years in elementary and middle school. When Hot Topic was formed in 2006, she joined without hesitation and cheered with the program for 3 years. She also cheered for her high school, West Potomac, during the same time. L

Jasmine Richardson, better known as Jazz Nicole, was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Jazz started cheerleading at Patrick Henry Recreation Center from 2004-2005. She joined Hot Topic All Star in 2006, when the program first started. She is a seasoned hair stylist specializing in natural hair care, glueless weaves and wigs. She currently resides in Fort Washington, MD. Jazz is very ambitious and pla

JUNE HT ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Kiauna Ferguson was born and raised in Alexandria, VA. She began cheerleading at age 6 for the local recreation center, Nannie J. Lee, where she met Coach Brenda and Coach Iyona. Once Hot Topic All Stars was formed, Kiauna was a part of the organization from its inception in 2006 and continued for five more years. After leaving the program, she went on to cheer for her high school team at TC Willi

Tania Harris joined Hot Topic All Stars in 2013 as a member of the Junior Level 1 team Starburst. She cheered with Hot Topic for several years where she formed relationships and learned lessons that will last a lifetime. Tania’s coaches always encouraged her to be fearless and to “Show-up and show-out” in everything you do and following her time at Hot Topic, Tania did just that. After graduating

Vikaya Powell was born and raised in Alexandria, VA. She joined Hot Topic All Stars in 2008 where she enjoyed the sport of all-star cheer. After her time with Hot Topic, she graduated from TC Williams and then continued her education at Winstom-Salem State University. She graduated from Winstom-Salem, receiving her Bachelor of Science, in Sports Management in 2019 with a minor in Business with a C

Anijah Willis is an Alexandria native who began cheering with Hot Topic in its inaugural season in 2006, as a Rising Star. There she realized her passion for being on stage. Since then she has attended TC Williams High School and is a recent graduate of Hampton University. She earned her Bachelors in Political Science with a Minor in Sociology. Anijah is also a Spring 2019 initiate into the Gamma