Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Cheerleaders show pep; crowds become exicited Cheerleaders did more than cheer this year; for the first time they also danced. Senior cheerleader, Christy Nicholson, choreographed a dance and taught it to all 20 members, which was performed at the homecoming assembly. The Varsity Cheerleading squad consists of 12 members, all of whom cheered during the football games. Later they evenly separated into two squads. Kristi Durban was the captain of the squad which cheered for wrestling, girls ' swimming, and girls ' bas- ketball. Captain Shirley Hurd and her squad cheered for volleyball, boys ' swimming, and boys ' basketball. Both squads met weekly and worked together to organize such things as pep assemblies and fund rais- ers. The squads also painted signs on Thursday even- ings to help premote more school spirit for the games on the following day. All cheerleaders attended a cheerleading camp at Iowa State. They practiced weekly during the sum- mer and continued this practice throughout the school year. Senior and captain, Shirley Hurd, commented, My final year as a cheerleader has gone by so fast leaving me with fond memories of my high school years. 1. Christy Nicholson finishes off a cheer with a jump into the air. 2. Pam Spring, Tina Rios, and Kristi Durban lead the crowd in a cheer during the Homecoming game. 3. Chico Reed, Angie Cave, Pam Spring and Gina Miller prove that the rain doesn ' t dampen their spirits. 4. Kristi Durban leads the crowd in an enthusiastic cheer during the North game. 5. Marilee Sparks yells, Give me an L! during the Dowling pep assembly. 6. Mascot Jessica Hurd shows the crowd her talent as a cheerleader. 17

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Varsity Cheerleaders: (first row) Marilee Sparks, Ellen Meline, Shirley Hurd, Mascot Jessica Hurd, Kristi Durban, Tina Rios, Chico Reed, (second row) Pam Spring, Cindy Wilts, Christy Nicholson, Gina Miller, Kristie Davis, Angie Cave. 16

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Sophomores cheer teams to victory The sophomore cheerleaders worked very hard throughout the summer learning cheers and chants to be well prepared for the year. The girls also sponsored several fund-raising activities such as a bake sale, a rummage sale, and a car wash. With proceeds from these events and from the sale of raffle tickets, they were able to purchase new uniforms. The squad consisted of eight sophomore girls, all of whom cheered freshman, sopho- more, and JV football, basketball, and wrestling. Captain Liesl Hohenshell has shown excel- lent leadership ability and fairness in working with a squad which has demonstrated great spirit, commented sponsor Irene Bond. 1. Kelly Black, Kim Stewart, Amanda Smidt, Jessi Zika, and Jennifer Saitta polish their mounts during halftime at the Urbandale tournament. 2. Aman- da Smidt, Liesl Hohenshell, and Jennifer Saitta try to think of a cheer to lift the crowd ' s spirit. Sophomore cheerleaders: (first row) Captain Liesl Hohen- ond row) Kim Stewart, Amanda Smidt, Jennifer Saitta, Jes shell, Angie Bendixen, Christina Harless, Kelly Black (sec- Zika. ft