Cheerleaders and nurses are alike in the way that they are willing to do what is right for the team and take charge.
Very interesting idea! I hope the admissions person who reads this essay is able to appreciate your contemplative style.
The extracurricular activity I
participated in throughout my
scholar high school years was cheerleading.
It sounds like cheerleading was the activity that empowered you and showed you how much you are capable of. That is meaningful. You express your ideas very well here. However, I wonder if "risk" is really a theme you want to use. Being on top of the pyramid is not just about taking risks, and taking risks is not always god. Furthermore, nurses do not take more risks, necessarily, but instead use great caution.
being on top of the pyramid is not just about risk, but also about responsibility and willingness to represent something.
:-)