Hi, my name is Jenni Croft and I am originally from Wichita, Kansas.  I started dancing when I was 3 years old at a dance studio in Derby, KS called Sheila Skelton’s School of Dance and Gymnastics.  I was a co-ed cheerleader is at Wichita South High School and was NCA All-American Cheerleader all 4 years.  After high school I attended Coffeyville Community College where I majored in Accounting and was on the Dance Team as well as the Co-ed Cheerleading Squad.  I then went to Wichita State University where I majored in Marketing and was on the Dance team there and was also a member of the Nation Champion Co-Ed Cheer Squad.

I am a former 3 year Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader from 2002-2005, a former 1 year Miami Heat Dancer from 2005-2006 and a former 2 year Phoenix Suns Dancer from 2006-2008.  I was also the Coach/Choreographer for the Phoenix Suns Dancers from 2008-2009.
  
In the midst of all my dancing, in 2007 I was on Season 11 of “The Bachelor” with Brad Womak.  I made it all the way to the final 2 girls with Deanna Pappas when Brad decided he didn’t choose either one of us.  Well, everything happens for a reason because I am now engaged to the most wonderful man in the universe.  We are planning to get married in October 2010.
I am very honored to be a part of the “Sweethearts for Soldiers” organization and feel so blessed that my life has brought me to this point.  As a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders I was able to travel the world and go on 9 USO Tours.  I have traveled to Korea 5 times, Japan, England, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Iceland to visit our troops as well as many military bases around the United States.  It has been the most rewarding experience I have ever had.  My favorite part is to see their smiles, listen to their stories, and let them know how much they are appreciated.  After my freshman year in college I thought I wanted to go into the Military.  I went to Officer Basic Training in Fort Knox, Kentucky for 3 month.  I know what I experienced in boot camp was nothing compared to what our Troops have been through but it did give me much more appreciation for what they do. 

I am grateful that I have the opportunity to be a part of the Sweethearts so I can still give back to the Men and Women who make our Nation Free!  May god bless them and their families.

“Dreams Really Do Come True”!
Jenni Croft