Nickname:Xtina, Neely

Dance/Cheer Experience: 12 years of competitive All Star cheer/dance; 20 years of dance

Education:BS in Communications from Tennessee (Advertising Major with Minor in Business Administration)... GO VOLS!

Occupation: Sales Assistant for Cox Broadcasting

Most Proud Of: I would have to say getting my first job after college! I feel that finishing college was a great accomplishment, but actually getting a job that I enjoy, and using what I studied in school, makes me feel like I am heading in the right direction of whatever plan God has in store for me!

Most Memorable Moment As A Performer: I am going to take it back to 1994....I was an orange slice in the Florida Citrus Bowl in the opening number and was apart of the “Hot Halftime” performance. There had to be at least 500 dancers....but it was my first big, most exciting performance! It was Penn State vs. Tennessee.... I knew then I was destined to be a VOL! I still occasionally break out the VHS :)

Favorite Part About Being A Shooting Star:I truly enjoy the life long friendships that I have made with people who are so talented. I also enjoy the community opportunities in the Atlanta area and getting to represent the organization in a positive way.....and we made history by being apart of the first season!

Favorite Beauty Product: Burt’s Bees Lip Balm, Lip Gloss, and the old school Pink and Green tube of Maybelline mascara

Words Of Wisdom: "Everything happens for a reason" and "Attitude is a choice."