Grand Canyon University Athletics
2017-18 Cheerleaders
Roster

Brian Shaw II
- Class:
- Junior
- HS:
- Homeschool
- Hometown:
- Goodyear, Ariz.
Major/Minor: Finance and Economics
Post-Graduation Goals: I want to become a nurse and have a family.
Why did you choose GCU? I chose GCU because I enjoy being at a school where the core beliefs of the school are consistent with my own.
When you are not cheering, where can you be found? When I am not cheering, you can find me teaching tumbling to people who want to learn how to flip or playing madden or NBA 2k.
Who is the most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life is my mom. She graduated with the same major as me from University of Texas and is very knowledgeable in the world of business. My mother is one of the main reasons for me being in the position I am in now and she is a very inspiring person.
What is one piece of advice you would give someone who dreams of becoming a GCU Cheerleader? One piece of advice I would give someone who dreams of becoming a GCU Cheerleader is “If you want it, go get it”. Anything you want to achieve in life starts as a dream, but you have to put the work in to reach your goals. You have to go get your goals, they won’t just come to you.
Fun Fact: I was a gymnast for 12 years
Favorite Bible Verse or Quote: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 2:13
Post-Graduation Goals: I want to become a nurse and have a family.
Why did you choose GCU? I chose GCU because I enjoy being at a school where the core beliefs of the school are consistent with my own.
When you are not cheering, where can you be found? When I am not cheering, you can find me teaching tumbling to people who want to learn how to flip or playing madden or NBA 2k.
Who is the most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life is my mom. She graduated with the same major as me from University of Texas and is very knowledgeable in the world of business. My mother is one of the main reasons for me being in the position I am in now and she is a very inspiring person.
What is one piece of advice you would give someone who dreams of becoming a GCU Cheerleader? One piece of advice I would give someone who dreams of becoming a GCU Cheerleader is “If you want it, go get it”. Anything you want to achieve in life starts as a dream, but you have to put the work in to reach your goals. You have to go get your goals, they won’t just come to you.
Fun Fact: I was a gymnast for 12 years
Favorite Bible Verse or Quote: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 2:13
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