After a decade-long streak, AGHS’ varsity cheer team has a male cheerleader. Noah Boghosian (’26) redefines what it means to be inclusive.

Boghosian joined the team earlier this year, bringing along his love for cheer and gymnastics. He was first inspired by the Olympics.

“I would watch cheer and stunt competitions,” Boghosian said. “When I had seen [the Olympics’ gymnastics team] one year, I was like ‘yeah, I want to do that.”

His journey began when he took parkour classes for a short period, then transitioned into tumbling classes multiple times a week. 

“I started taking tumbling classes last year,” Boghosian said. “But stopped to focus on cheer instead.”

Boghosian’s love for the sport, along with the encouragement of his friends and family, led him to join the cheer team in 2025. The support from the cheerleaders and the coach welcomed him. 

“It’s fun cheering with [Boghosian],” Valorie Murguia (‘26) said. “We’re glad to have him on the team.”

Coach Krista Kaizen was thrilled when Boghosian made the team and felt his positive attitude would benefit varsity cheer.

“Getting male athletes involved in this sport is always exciting for us,” Kaizen said. “It poses new opportunities for more skills and opportunities for others to join.”

For Kaizen, Boghosian’s bubbly and outgoing personality shows what being a cheerleader is about. 

“[Boghosian] is exactly what we want to represent,” Kaizen said. 

Boghosian’s joining the team was well-received, and he did not stand out. 

“No one really had a problem with it,” Boghosian said. “It was just like normal, and [the cheer team] made me feel included.” 

Boghosian doesn’t just love the cheer routines and the performance aspect of it; he also loves the community it creates.

“My favorite part is being able to connect with others,” Boghosian said. “It’s nice to have that bond with everyone on the team.” 

As Boghosian continues to perform at football games and rallies, he shows that cheerleading isn’t just a sport to him; it’s a space for inclusivity and connection.