At 15 , she received a scholarship to a dance camp near Palm Springs , and in 1978 appeared in a low - budget Independent musical film , Junior High School .
She attended Van Nuys High School , where she was a cheerleader and an honor student .
At 15 , cheerleader received a scholarship to a dance camp near Palm Springs , and in 1978 appeared in a low - budget Independent musical film , Junior High School .
She attended Van Nuys High School , where she was a cheerleader and an honor student .