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The Atlanta Falcons would like to recognize the following acts and programs to the Georgia Dome for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Fans are encouraged to bring donations to help the FalCan Food Drive.
Pregame
Atlanta Falcons Alumni Cheerleaders
The Atlanta Falcons are proud to present more than 100 of your favorite Atlanta Falcons Alumni Cheerleaders. The Atlanta Falcons Alumni Cheerleaders are an exclusive group that has more than 250 members in the organization managed by former Falcons Cheerleader Michele “Mickey” Crawford. There have been various cheerleader formations over the years from all female, collegiate style, and co-ed. Their uniforms and hair may have changed over time, but their spirit never changes. Their performance is choreographed by former Falcons Cheerleaders, Kelly Stewart Barker, Kristy Korpieski Carder, Melvina Edwards and Jakene Ashford.
National Anthem
Shamea Smallwood
Shamea was an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader for three years. She has also cheered for the Georgia Force and the Atlanta Hawks. She performed the National Anthem at the Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers game last season. Shamea is a native of Atlanta and graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Psychology and Sociology.
Signs of Joy
The Signs of Joy Youth Group is an extension of the Interpreting Agency Signs of Joy Interpreting Services. Founded in 2004, the organization focuses on learning American Sign Language and then incorporating the beautiful language to music. The children have performed at various events throughout metro Atlanta, some of which include: Deaf Nation Expo, Crussell Freeman Church for the Deaf, Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, and Six Flags Deaf Awareness Day. The students are always enthused and honored to display the joy of American Sign Language for the public.
Color Guard
Ft. McPherson
The Fort McPherson Color Guard has represented the U. S. Army at many sporting events and civil celebrations over the years. They carry on a long-standing tradition rooted in ancient armies using flags and banners in battle. Those standards served three basic purposes: to identify units, to signal information and to represent a common point of reference for soldiers during movement. Not only was the loss of a unit's flag shameful, but its loss could cause disaster by removing the troops focal point on the battlefield. Therefore, a detachment of soldiers was assigned to guard the flag. Being assigned to present and carry the symbols of their unit and country is considered an honor. In today’s Army, being a member of the color guard is an additional duty and is offered to the most deserving individuals.
Halftime
1998 Super Bowl Team
The Atlanta Falcons are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 1998 NFC Champions. The 1998 Falcons recorded the most successful season in team history with a 14-2 record earning them a trip to the Super Bowl. Players from the 1998 team will be honored during a halftime ceremony with player introductions of former Falcons greats.
