Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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Through Hard Work Tall Flags Found That ride Produces Smiles Unity, determination, and dedication designed and sewed. Thus, it took the along with 10 or more hours of practice effort of all individuals to unify and a week, were just a few of the factors work together as a team in order to which made Tall Flags a team of which come out in front. to be proud. Along with their outstand- Skill and concentration were also the tions, Tall Flags was proud of the re- pected to be serious at daily practices spect and recognition they had earned which would inevitably perfect her not only from the marching unit, but skills. It also took concentration during from the whole student body. every performance to march with co- They started their busy year by at- ordination along with the rest of the cheerleader, Vivian Love, the members were really a squad, because that techniques. Their experiences there group of really close friends doing .-:rss performances. Tina Rios. Thus, each member per- Q Although Tall Flags lacked a moder- formed to the best of their ablility with ator, teamwork was a very important a feeling of togetherness and a sense of 1QQfk,,,Q 134' taking on the responsibilities of creat- entertainment of others. The support ing routines and coordinating practices. and love they received from each other Senior Jessica Jacquez and junior was a very important aspect to making Christy Martinez, who were the Co- it all work. Ranging from a pat on the captains, also put forth much effort into back from a friend to a standing ovation making sure that everyone practiced, from the crowd, these gestures encour- learned, and memorized each count, aged each individual to let their best step, and move of the difficult routines. side shine through which contributed With help from the mothers of team to the overall Lancer spirit and pride. members, their uniforms and flags were ..-....-T.- Tall Flag: Front row: Christy Martinez, Elisa Angeles, Tina Rios, and Jessica Jacquez. Second row: Aide Solis, Kristin Forster, Malissa Sherrill, Jennifer l-lirsch, Nica Mas- corro, Michelle Barnett, Mandy Alvarado, Tara Fazio, Susan Kim, Debbie Aguilar, and Veronica Hacha, Third row: Diana Flores, Michelle Acevedo, Candy Tapia, Theresa Edquilang, Collette Davis, Jennifer Sanchez, Stephanie Bouchereau, Crystal Espinosa. Lisa Carillo, Maria Venegas, Mary Grace Borbe, Juanita Venegas, and Melissa Jacquez. 190 Organizations F ing field shows, parades, and competi- keys to their success. Every girl was ex- J tending a two day workshop during the team. Being on the team was also like summer. With the help of ex-Ram being part of a family. It,s not like we me were taught many valuable skills and sounds so impersonal. We were like a later proved to be of great help in their something we all enjoyedf' commented S factor in their success. The Captains, pride. senior Tina Rios and junior Elisa An- This talented group of 29 girls not ' geles, kept everything under control by only worked for themselves, but for the . l

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eparing to commence a difficult move, sopho- Jre Lisa Chavez takes a crouching position as quired for a dramatic effect. Spending a week camp helped her develop exciting routines to rform. niors Alexa Esparza, Kelley Boeson, juniors mica Mendoza, Jennifer Calderon, Elaine Ra- rez, sophomores Lisa Esparza, and Nina :Gee mingle on the field with the fans. Relaxing :er their performances was looked forward to the drill team members. Seniors Alexa Esparza, Gina Gonzalez, and soph- omore Lisa Chavez ready their smiles and set their footing as their routine is about to begin. The Lancerettes many practices made their half- time routine a performance of perfection. Q , iimwm U' .- - i - it - any Q.. X sk yrt. , 1 .,.,, i ,--' i Qi rr My . M. I I 0 ir s . ttt. ' 4 X . 4 . . ,,,4g,,g, J . . 5 . f rf' , , 2, .i i f iw 4 . r , . - . -, r Wi 2. H he Q . .. ,. r A ,.W,.?,2WVVL . .,.. . M.- , . ..t'. .. it . , if . MW if . ,MM i ' , A i . fr 'VSLW f . . i V ' M' 1 M , , . ., ' ' wi , r it r i 7. ' fr , I M r Phi' ,W km zur J. Q, j, og Q: ti. tt ., ,U X? i if +1 v ,, PN! it is y 'fi ff! . L ,. li ...... i 152.2 2.1:.'..2... 4 Tx if if if W 4 ' - .. .... .. faq 1,3 f x . 3 A, S59 g hrgr' it EQ H mwiksts .1 -- Juniors Jennifer Budmon and Cindy Metz show the girls a spectacular move to add to their many others. These two captains handled their job very well and lived up to all expectations. Drill team members aid the cheerleaders at the football games, by cheering along with them. Their voices really gave a boost to the crowd and the atmosphere. Lancerettes 189

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i l Sophomore Malissa Sherrill, senior Crystal Espinosa, and sophomore Mandy Alvarado prepare for their performance. They, like the others, practiced many hours to learn their routines for the half-time show. After an outstanding performance, sopho- mores Theresa Edquilang and Jennifer Hirsch are all smiles. Tall Flags always came off the field knowing they had put on a great half-time show. it Ss. ' i- s . X - . . , 1,3 1 as s X get s X eam members wait anxiously for their cue from ie band. Having feelings of nervousness was smmon among the girls before every perfor- lance. ophomore Stephanie Bouchereau stays in per- :ct step with the team. Long and hard hours of ractice helped the teams' field shows shine. Pride shows on sophomore Michelle Barnett's face while she performs. Because they took pride in themselves, smiles were continuous on all their faces during performances. Tall Flags 191