Melvin Sutton
Melvin Sutton | |
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| Born | circa 1994[1] |
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| Former groups | Carolina TopCats |
Melvin Sutton is an American cheerleader. He was one of the first male members of the Carolina TopCats.
Early life and education
[edit]Sutton grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, where he was a member of the track & field team.[2] He studied rehabilitation studies at Winston-Salem State University and was a member of the WSSU Rams Powerhouse of Red & White cheerleading squad.[2] He earned a master of fine arts degree in dance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.[1]
Career
[edit]In 2021, Sutton became one of the first three male cheerleaders, alongside Chris Crawford and Tre' Booker, to make the Carolina TopCats, the NFL cheerleading squad for the Carolina Panthers.[3][4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Janes, Théoden (October 15, 2021). "How 3 young men overcame stereotypes, made history as Panthers' first male cheerleaders". The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte, North Carolina. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- 1 2 "2015 Cheerleading: Melvin Sutton". Winston-Salem State Rams. Winston-Salem, North Carolina: Winston-Salem State University. 2015. Bio. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ Melvin-Rodriguez, Melissa (October 15, 2021). "Male Cheerleaders Make History for Panthers Cheer Squad". The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte, North Carolina. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "3 men make history as first males to be on Panthers' Top Cats dance team final roster". WSOC-TV. Charlotte, North Carolina. September 25, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2025.