Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today, we lost a legend, George Greaves. My heart aches as I reflect on the impact he had on so many of us, and I want to share one unforgettable memory that captures his brilliance, his creativity, and his fearless spirit.
Back in 1988, the ETHS Pom Pom Squad was set to compete on the south side of Chicago against schools like Whitney Young. Many schools FEARED competing against Whitney Young back then! Let me be real—half the squad didn’t even show up out of fear. They didn’t think a squad from Evanston could stand a chance. But I believed otherwise, and so did George.
When pom pom squad member Tanya Gibson and I went to George’s house and told him what we needed, he didn’t just create a music track—he created a movement. George introduced us to Chicago acid house music, something I had never heard before. I knew house music, of course, but this? This was on another level. George got in his zone, and with genius flowing through him, he produced a cassette tape (yes, cassettes back then!) that transformed our routine.
We took that track to the competition, and when we performed, the entire south side crowd felt it. They got out of their seats and started dancing with us! George’s music moved them—it moved us—and it turned the doubters into believers. That acid house track carried us to a trophy, and for me, it was everything! We brought that trophy back to Evanston, and I’ll never forget the pride we felt knowing that George helped us and was one of the reasons we even had the confidence to go.
George gave us something fearless, bold, and unforgettable, and we showed up and delivered.
George, thank you for pouring your brilliance into that moment. It’s a memory I hold so close to my heart, and it still makes me smile all these years later. You were ahead of your time, and your gift will never be forgotten. Rest easy, my friend. You’ll always be a part of the victory of the ETHS Pom Pom squad!!! Pom Dawgs! Forever a memory I treasure, George…thank you…❤️
#georgegreaves
Today, we lost a legend, George Greaves. My heart aches as I reflect on the impact he had on so many of us, and I want to share one unforgettable memory that captures his brilliance, his creativity, and his fearless spirit.
Back in 1988, the ETHS Pom Pom Squad was set to compete on the south side of Chicago against schools like Whitney Young. Many schools FEARED competing against Whitney Young back then! Let me be real—half the squad didn’t even show up out of fear. They didn’t think a squad from Evanston could stand a chance. But I believed otherwise, and so did George.
When pom pom squad member Tanya Gibson and I went to George’s house and told him what we needed, he didn’t just create a music track—he created a movement. George introduced us to Chicago acid house music, something I had never heard before. I knew house music, of course, but this? This was on another level. George got in his zone, and with genius flowing through him, he produced a cassette tape (yes, cassettes back then!) that transformed our routine.
We took that track to the competition, and when we performed, the entire south side crowd felt it. They got out of their seats and started dancing with us! George’s music moved them—it moved us—and it turned the doubters into believers. That acid house track carried us to a trophy, and for me, it was everything! We brought that trophy back to Evanston, and I’ll never forget the pride we felt knowing that George helped us and was one of the reasons we even had the confidence to go.
George gave us something fearless, bold, and unforgettable, and we showed up and delivered.
George, thank you for pouring your brilliance into that moment. It’s a memory I hold so close to my heart, and it still makes me smile all these years later. You were ahead of your time, and your gift will never be forgotten. Rest easy, my friend. You’ll always be a part of the victory of the ETHS Pom Pom squad!!! Pom Dawgs! Forever a memory I treasure, George…thank you…❤️
#georgegreaves
