Suspension lifted for VSU’s cheerleading squad
Jeremy M. Lazarus | 10/20/2022, 6 p.m.
The Woo Woos, Virginia State University’s cheerleading squad, was temporarily suspended from Trojans football games as the result of a complaint that veterans were hazing new members, the Free Press has learned.
However, the suspension already has been lifted as the Woo Woos are now shown as participating when the Trojans are scheduled to travel to Elizabeth City State University for a game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.
The Woo Woos did not participate in the Oct. 8 homecoming game with Bowie State or the away game Oct. 15 at Chowan. VSU never announced the suspension and did not respond to Free Press queries. Details of the complaint that led to the suspension were never shared on social media, either.
Saturday’s football game is a new addition to the cheering schedule listed on the Woo Woos’ page at goVSUTrojans.com. On Monday, the Woo Woos were only listed as cheering at other upcoming competitions, including a softball game, a golf match and two volleyball contests.
The Woo Woos have been VSU’s cheerleading squad since 1974, according to information posted on the group’s page. The Free Press has been told by former squad members and coaches that the suspension was the first for the 48-year-old group.
