Archbishop Mitty High School - Excalibur Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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206 Krisy Kahn lrightl keeps up her spirit as the night wears on. l Varsity Flat Girls: Top: 'liffarlz Broyles Second Row: Karen Gimple, Molly Mazur t h I I C glow: Debby Serio, Lenore 'tani, Carreen Fitzgerald Bottom Row: Donna Kufer, ngram. Varsity Cheerleaders: Top: Kristin Bane Second Row: Shelly Reed, Stephanie C Bottom Row: Kathy Sullivan, Kara oods, Gina Gemma. ests, quizzes, regular class days, and assign- ments, to many students these words evoke images of a math or English course. For the spirit leaders it was all part of their final class of the day. The spirit leaders consisted of four squads: Varsity Song Girls, Varsity Cheer- leaders, Varsity Flag Girls, and Junior Varsi- ty Cheerleaders. But something highlighted and complimented these organizations. It was the frolicking Monarch feline brought to life on the sidelines by Misty Hunter, junior. Because spirit involvement goes beyond normal school hours, course expectations have added demands. Squads are re- sponsible for writing thank you's and serv- ing at various banquets. Preparation for spirit activities began with one week at the U.S.A. Camp in Santa Barbara, primarily to build squad unity and organization. Wc began early for the spirit leaders, but Dana Grewohl there was an additional obstacle. Being one of the new membi she had-to conquer her anxiety of bei

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Ben Ross labove leftj and friends enjoy a hearty breakfast before hitting the slopes. Scott Wininger fleftl takes a jump with the greatest of ease. Dennis Baras lbelowl disembarks the chairlift as he prepares for his speedy descent down the mountain. The average schedule of daily events in- cluded breakfast, consisting of scrambled eggs and french fries at the Squaw Valley Lodge, followed by a day of skiing, ending with a cozy evening indoors. When they were not on their skis, they were in the snow, whether it was building a snowman or just having a snowball fight. At one point there were six of us against at least fifty other people from another school, recalls Rosendin. Although much of the fun occured on the slopes, the bus ride was equally as fun. Thirty-six high school students in closed quarters will eventually come up with va- rious ways to amuse themselves on their way to Lake Tahoe. A lot of the kids had their walkmans on, remarked Kassler, Some of us passed the time playing cards in the aisle. The ski trips are the high point of the club's activities. Although every trip has its intended purpose, each one is unique in fun and fellowship. - Paula Calderon - - Shana Waarich - - Tina Johnson - 1 -54 205

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fev'l:S . f-fi' T . fn f ..,.3j , .. -L.. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders: Top: Amy Capano Second Row: Michelle Taylor, Dana Grewohl Bottom Row: Julie Keller, Erin Souter. its K E: Stephanie Cabral, liar leftj Head Varsity Cheerleader, discusses the next cheer while Tina George, Head Varsity Song Girl, ties her shoe before mounting the bleachers. Gina Saporito ileftl completes the half-time show with a final stance at the Gunderson Toumament. George, Dorea Gutierrez, Gina Saporito, Rose Cesena Bottom Row: Teresa Mitchell, Krisy Kahn. the new kid. It was hard because everyone knew each other. I just sat in the corner of the room, remarked Grewohl, then it just clicks and everyone gets close. They are like your sisters. I really enjoy witnessing their personal growth, accomplishments, and self satisfac- tion,'l commented Debbie Rocha, Modera- tor. Rocha ultimately described herself as an overgrown cheerleader. Just like any other organization, Rocha and the spirit leaders had their share of memorable experiences. I can remember going to Sacred Heart for a workshop, re- called Rocha, It's an all boys school and when we walked through, the entire squad stopped. There are also hardships that go along with being a spirit leader, like when a game is lost or pom-poms are forgotten. You can't stop, you have to keep the crowd up, remarked Gina Gemma, Varsi- ty Cheerleader. 'AIt's a real responsibilityg if you forget your pom-poms, it sets the entire squad back, added Tina George, Head Varsity Song Girl. A lot is expected of the spirit leaders, not just in class, but outside as well. They all have different tasks, but they seem to share one feeling. Often you ask yourself, why am I doing this? Then you think of the friendships and accomplishments you've made, concluded Donna Kufer, Varsity Flag Girl. - Paula Calderon - 207 Varsity Song Girls Back Row: 'Una