CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Flour Bluff High School cheerleader's performance of the national anthem has captured hearts online, drawing more than 1 million views on social media.
Claire Harkins signed the national anthem in American Sign Language before a recent Hornets football game, creating a moment that has resonated far beyond the stadium. Flour Bluff cheerleader's ASL national anthem performance goes viral with 1M+ views
"I was just really excited to make others happy and make a difference," Harkins said.
The idea came from her ASL teacher, Leonor Torrez, who asked her classes if anyone would like to sign the national anthem.
"I put out there to my classes... I asked if anybody would like to sign the national anthem?" Torrez said.
Harkins immediately vo