Arkansas Cheerleader Earns National Attention

Oct. 29, 2012

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Arkansas freshman cheerleader Patience Beard has been a fan favorite this season—in Arkansas and beyond. Her story has been featured locally, nationally and she's been nominated for a national Courage Award.

Here are links to three stories about "the girl with the zebra leg."

Girl With The "Zebra Leg" Wows Hog Country

Arkansas Cheerleader Nominated For Courage Award

Video Featuring Patience Beard

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Mark Rushing, Director of Strategic Communications
UREL
479-575-7422, markr@uark.edu

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