Miller’s 100th homecoming in Corpus Christi turned into a letdown for twelve middle school cheerleaders, rather than a celebration.
These young girls practiced for weeks, pouring their energy into routines, hoping to cheer alongside their school idols at the pep rally and game.
Days before the event, they learned they’d been quietly cut, allegedly by the school cheer coach’s decision.
The news didn’t come through a kind meeting or a clear announcement.
It slipped out when the girls asked for their cheer and band chant lists. They were crushed.
Saporcha Reonte, a Miller High alumna, shared her frustration in a raw Facebook post that’s sparked a firestorm.
“I never thought I’d say I’m NOT proud to be a Miller Tiger,” she wrote, her disappointment clear.
These girls worked just as hard as the varsity squad, and their families invested in uniforms, camps, and gear.
Yet they were excluded with no real explanation. Saporcha went straight to the committee chair, principal, and assistant principal for answers.
Other parents reached out to the superintendent. All they got were excuses and finger-pointing.
Some heard the school cheer coach made the call, while the school claimed community members had called to oppose the middle schoolers’ participation.
Saporcha didn’t buy it. In a year celebrating 100 years of tradition, why invite alumni cheerleaders back but leave out the future of the program?
Saporcha Reonte wrote-:
“Our girls matter. Their efforts matter. Their coach matters. And their voices matter. Let’s make sure they are heard.”
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The Post Spread Quickly, Drawing Comments From Parents and Alumni who were Stunned by the Decision
Amanda Kelley was quick to weigh in. She wrote.
“They should be included 100%! They have been since middle school cheerleaders came back, so why is this year different?”
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When asked for updates, she added, “If they give me an honest answer, you’ll be the first to know.” Her words capture the community’s hunger for clarity.
Erica Kane called the school’s claim about community complaints absurd. She wrote-:
“Multiple members of the community called and said that they did not want them there? It’s got to be the most offensive and non-logical excuse there ever was, My guess is no one. Even the idea of it is so ridiculous. If this was the school’s decision, they should stand behind it and provide an actual reason.”
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Kristle Scott Toledo, familiar with Beeville schools where Miller’s feeder programs thrive, was equally upset. She wrote-:
“Whoever is responsible for not allowing BMS girls to participate, what do they gain? They’ve always participated in homecoming events, at least since I’ve been involved,”
For the school’s 100th milestone, she believes everyone, athletes, teachers, staff, and alumni, should celebrate together. “Not one group should be omitted!”
Rebecca Dillard Gorum echoed the sentiment and said:
“Any homecoming celebration should include all schools—football, cheer, band—because it represents the entire school system, not just high school,”
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Especially for the 100th year, including everyone, keeps the Miller spirit alive. “That’s sad. I’m sure they are heartbroken.”
“If this was the school’s decision, they should absolutely stand behind their decision and be able to provide an actual reason.”
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Not everyone sees it the same way. Gail Brown Peace, a 1985 Miller grad and mother of the school cheer coach, defended her daughter.
“This happens to be my daughter! I graduated from Miller in 1985. This has never been a tradition,” she wrote.
She explained that including middle schoolers started years ago when a retired BMS coach, related to the school principal, pushed for it.
Gail noted the middle school girls will still march in the parade and cheer during the game’s first quarter.
“Give the BMS cheerleaders something to look forward to when they become part of the varsity cheer team!” She added that a faculty committee, not just her daughter, made the decision, yet her daughter is taking all the blame.
“She is a sweet person who loves her job and would never hurt anyone intentionally. Shame on all of you, especially the ones that didn’t come to her defense!”
As of September 17, 2025, Miller School hasn’t issued an official statement. Parents report the committee is standing firm, but the pressure’s on.
Saporcha’s done supporting the school, she won’t buy game tickets, sell programs, or call Miller one of the best when kids are treated this way.
If the school wants a varsity-only event, that’s fine, but the way they handled it was wrong.
These middle schoolers looked up to the older girls and deserved better.
