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(KSL News) -- "My Wish for You" became more than just a homecoming theme for Taylorsville High School students.
When the cheerleading squad found out 16-year old Rachelle Perkins, who has Downs Syndrome, has always wanted to be a cheerleader, they decided to make her wish come true. At today's homecoming assembly Rachelle received a set of pom-poms, a uniform and an invitation to be an honorary cheerleader.
Diane Perkins, Rachelle's mom: "I'm ecstatic, I'm like three feet off the ground and so is she."
Rachelle Perkins, Honorary cheerleader: "We're gonna cheer tonight."
Rachelle will cheer with the squad at tonight's homecoming game.
