Pioneer Athlete Spotlight on Lauren Barberio of Clayton Valley Charter
Lauren Barberio
School: Clayton Valley Charter High
Grade: Senior
Sports: Sideline Cheer & Stunt
CONCORD, CA (Nov. 17, 2024) — Sideline cheerleader and stunt back spot Barberio knows a thing or two about hard work.
The Clayton Valley Charter varsity cheerleader has been cheering for nine years, but not without challenges. Barberio broke her left arm in the fifth grade while practicing tumbling, which turned into a long journey back to cheer after she discovered that she had a non-cancerous bone tumor in that arm. This tumor caused her to break her left arm in the same spot four times over the span of five years. It finally healed after three surgeries, two of which were unsuccessful.
Despite the setbacks, Barberio put in the extra work, and it paid off as she achieved success in her sport, earning a varsity spot for CVCHS’s sideline cheer for the past two years and the stunt team as a sophomore and junior. She was also awarded most improved for both sideline and stunt and received all-DAL honorable mention for stunt last year.
Hard worker
Her coach Nichole Schumann reflects on coaching Barberio, “Lauren is the catalyst of a hard worker. She is never late for practice and always attends any additional open gym that is available. When she has her mind on something, she will accomplish it. Lauren is the epitome of a dedicated athlete.” Not only does she cheer for her school, but she is also in her second year on the East Bay Club Stunt team and has coached CVAA youth cheer on their sideline and competition teams for the past three years.
Off the mat, Barberio maintains a 4.4 GPA and she is a member of the Medical Academy at Clayton Valley Charter, California Scholarship Federation and Senior Women. She is also the secretary of the Health Occupations Students of America club and was chosen to participate in a six-week volunteer opportunity at John Muir Medical Center last summer. Barberio plans to attend a university in Florida to major in anthropology in hopes of becoming a forensic anthropologist.
The Pioneer congratulates Lauren and thanks Athlete Spotlight sponsors Dr. Laura Lacey & Dr. Christopher Ruzicka who have been serving the Clayton and Concord area for over three decades at Family Vision Care Optometry.
Do you know a young athlete who should be recognized? Perhaps they have shown exceptional sportsmanship, remarkable improvement, or a great heart for the sport. Send your nomination for the Pioneer Athlete Spotlight today to sports@pioneerpublishers.com.
Corinne Jeandheur
Corinne Jeandheur is a senior at Clayton Valley Charter High School. She runs on the CVCHS cross country team in the fall as well as competing on the track and field team in the spring. She also plays the piano and bakes in her free time. Jeandheur is a member of the CVCHS Engineering and Design Academy and concluded her sophomore year with a 4.33 GPA. She is serving as co-president of the California Scholarship Federation at Clayton Valley Charter this school year and continuing her academic and community involvement in the National Honor Society. She is very pleased to be writing the monthly Athlete Spotlight for the Pioneer.