Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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TIME OUT Surrounded by Pom poms and jackets a mini Bearcat takes a break from the tough job of rabble rousing Younger brothers and sisters often get into the act and play the part of live mascots PEPPED UP. Helping to arouse school spirit, espe cially before the biggest game of the season is what being a cheerleader is all about! exclaimed Janice Meredith. The pep rally, held before Homecoming, brought the Bearcats good luck and a victory over Euclid RAH RAH Cheering for the freshmen team is fun but tough ”, stated cheerleader Jill Whims. Not very many people showed up for their games, so we tried to show them that we cared. Cheerleaders 27

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Sporting a Cheer ‘‘The cheerleaders gave us support when we needed it the most, said varsi- ty football player Rick Ladina. Although Bedford’s football record wasn’t as good as expected, the cheerleaders were doing their job boosting spirit and team morale. The cheerleading squad is one of the most active clubs here at BHS. Whether our team is winning or losing, the cheerleaders give 100%. But their job doesn’t end when the game is over. Dur- ing school they decorate the cafeteria, lockerrooms, hallways, and even football players’ houses. Most cheerleaders have different rea- sons for enjoying their role as a promoter of school spirit. Varsity basketball cheerleader Terra Redus says, ‘‘Traveling to different schools is a rewarding part of being a cheerleader.” She also feels that a group of girls working together and sharing their ideas with each other while inventing new routines is a fun part of the job. Wrestling cheerleader Terri Mizak comments, “I like cheering along with making things for the guys. We’re making scrap books from pictures and newspaper articles from times we bring cameras to the games. Being a cheerleader is not all fun and games though. Like any other club they have their upsets, too. One grievance is the disappointment of not being able to build mounds. All the cheerleaders feel the decision should be up to the parents. Another complaint is the organization of the demerit system. ‘‘When you give or get demerits, it’s not hurting the person, it’s hurting the squad, declares Terri Mazak. Demerit system or not, cheerleading is a big part of the athletics that take place at BHS and the cheerleaders should be complimented for encouraging school spirit. HALF BAKED With cheerleaders like Tern Muak and Kim Fangas to raise everyone’s spirits, who needs yeast? Chris Rote and Calvin Mackell are part of the skit as they make a cake for the Homecom- ing festivities 26 Cheerleaders

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FIRST PLACE The Band entertained this years' homecoming crowd In more ways than one Besides their usual half time musical performance, the prize winning float “Pave the Panthers” was also their creation. TUNING UP. Mr. Don Sullivan. Band director, works with the wind section during fourth period class An upcoming performance was the motivation for this practice session I’m always glad when the football season is over and I can work on other things. commented Mr Sullivan. SOLO ARTIST. Trumpter Barb Romanowski opens the half time show with a solo performance in Pic- tures at an Exhibition. ‘The trumpet section real ly sounded great.” commented Brian Langguth. 28 Band