The New England Patriots Cheerleaders (NEPC) are the official cheerleading squad of the

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first formed in 1971. The cheerleaders also make appearances off the field and overseas with Patriots mascot

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, and also has a Junior Patriots Cheerleaders, with girls of ages 7–17 being allowed to join. The New England Patriots Cheerleader also mentor the young girls by enriching their interests. The team also releases a swimsuit calendar yearly. The Patriots Cheerleaders' auditions take place at Gillette Stadium. In 2008, the squad went to

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to train Chinese dancers for the

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Notable people

Coach

* Tracy Sormanti (1994–2020), founded the Junior Patriots Cheerleaders, created the "Boot Camp" team audition process, formed a partnership with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, served in 10 Super Bowls

Members

*Alysha Castonguay (2006–2008), Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 2002,

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2009 * Kelsey Fournier (2009–2011),

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2012 * Kristin Gauvin (2003–2004), Miss Massachusetts 2005 * Camille Kostek (2013–2014), a model who was on the cover of the ''Sports Illustrated'' Swimsuit Issue and partner of

tight end Rob Gronkowski. *Lauren Marchetti (2010–2011), contestant on '' The Bachelor

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'' *Jonét Nichelle (2018–2019),

2020 *Julia Scaparotti (2015–2016),

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2017 *Tracy Sormanti (1983–84, 1991–93), 1993 Pro Bowler, team's Cheerleading Director (1994–2020) * Jessica Strohm (2015–2016),

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2016 *

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(2007–2009), WWE wrestler *Amber van Eeghen (2002–2005), daughter of Mark van Eeghen, and wife of Dan Koppen * Lara Magalhães (2021–2022), president of Brazilian Cheerleading Confederation (2016–Current)

Gallery

File:Cassie McLaughlin.jpg, In the United Kingdom in December 2004 File:Cheerleaders from the New England Patriots (2004).JPEG, In the United Kingdom in December 2004 File:New England Patriot cheerleaders.jpg, At the Persian Gulf in June 2005 File:PatriotsCheerleader.jpg, At Gillette Stadium in October 2005 File:PatsCheerleaders-2005.jpg, At Gillette Stadium in October 2005 File:New England Patriot Cheerleaders in Manas.JPG, In Kyrgyzstan in December 2010

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