When Desire´1 first transferred to Eastside High School2 outside Cincinnati, Ohio, the eighth grader was full of promise. The attractive blond had trained as a cheerleader since she was seven and was eager to pick up with the sport at her new school. Like any teenager, she had trepidation about moving, yet this was a girl with many talents, a strong academic record, and a disarming smile. She was sure to adapt. The transition to her new school would have appeared relatively smooth to anyone willing to notice in the hustle of the middle school milieu, yet a seemingly insignificant event would open the door to a perception of persecution.
