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

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Junior Wendy Phillips places her hand over her heart during the pledge of allegiance. The cheer- leaders showed discipline in their stance and per- formances. f-i.,i..- . Looking on hopefully, junior Annette Sanchez waits for the play on the field. During games cheerleaders devoted all their time and energy to get the team rallied for a win. Dressed as a devil for a skit, junior Stephanie Breen causes senior Patty Guzman and Annette Sanchez to share a laugh together. This rally helped promote spirit among the students as well as the team. 5 X t -X. if -...MQW lffllis. nior Claire McCaIlion and junior Adriana Villalo- s share a quick hug. This squad became a nily during the year when they had to work ig hours together. e pep squad members form a train of enthu- ism and energy. This was one of the many sys the cheerleaders promoted school spirit. Junior Caprice Bourret concentrates hard as she paints a sign for the athletic teams. This was just one of the tasks undertaken by cheerleaders to help create school spirit. Varsity Cheer 195

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To fans who watched the cheer- leaders chant at the top of their lungs during games, it may have seemed easy. But what fans didn't realize was that hours of practice were required to per- form cheers so precisely. Junior Janine Ochotorena, member of the squad, ex- claimed, The most frustrating thing about being in cheerleading was that we always had to be on hand. There were often last minute changes of places, days, and games. Practice lasted everyday after school until 4:00 p.m. Long after most students went home to begin their homework, the cheerleaders were perfecting their routines to make each more precise. During the summer, the girls attended Sharp All-American Camp, where they took second place in competition and evaluation. Often times it was difficult to work up enough energy to practice the same cheer over and over again. Time was cut short due to after school practices, cheering at games, and getting home- work completed. Thus, their social ac- tivities had to be minimized in order for them to be truly dedicated. However, as leaders on campus, Varsity Cheer- leaders displayed school spirit by mak- ing posters and banners, organizing ral- lies, and selling ribbons. Since the squad spent so much time 1 Varsity Cheer Qbottom to topy Janine Ochotorena, Nicole Sullivan, captaing Claire McCallion, Wendy Phillips, Patricia Guzman. captaing Adriana Villalo- bos, Robyn Romyn, Jason Borens, Caprice Bourret, Cathy Lemelle, and Annette Sanchez. 194 Organizations ' J, -fe, R I Varsliy Cheerleaders Promote A hole Lotta Hoopla together practicing and performing, a natural comradeship developed be- tween them. The girls along with junior Jason Borens not only shared the ex- citement of cheering at games, but also gave each other support during stressful times before competition. Senior Nicole Sullivan, expressed the memories of friendship for the squad, We have no problems because everyone gets along really well. The nights before competi- tion we stay at someone's house and talk and laugh all night. I love cheering at games, especially when we win! For a squad to perform so well and stick together, they had to have great leaders. Mrs. Susan Marquez, modera- tor, who was also a cheerleader during her high school days at Bishop Amat, was a dedicated friend as well as consul- tant. She always had suggestions and ideas which benefitted the squad. Sen- iors Patti Guzman and Nicole Sullivan, who were both the captains, combined their talents to choreograph routines that best complemented the squads athletic ability. Pep rallies gave Varsity Cheerleaders the opportunity to per- form in front of the entire student body and at the same time, gave students a chance to express their school spirit through their participation in the cheers.

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4' X 1 ,aft , M15 QB x -i The Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad consisted of all sophomores who were the spirit makers for lower level teams. The members enjoyed an excit- ing season beginning in the summer when they attended Hibbard's All American Camp. They were awarded with the Spirit Jug, second place in evaluation, third place in competition, and many individual awards. The squad found that many special rewards were gained not only from competi- tions, but by being part of the squad itself. Along with meeting new friends, and demonstrating good sportsman- ship, sophomore Jennifer Jovel stated, I learned to communicate and relate well to others, especially people I didn't know. When I first made the squad I felt really embarrassed to cheer in front of people, but after a while I became used to it, so I guess you could say that being a J.V. Cheerleader helped me to overcome my shynessf' Every member seemed to have felt the same way in the beginning. The squad could be seen in action at every junior varsity game giving sup- port and promoting spirit. J.V. Cheer- leaders made sure that each team was given full coverage. When asked how she felt about not being able to cheer at the varsity football games, sophomore Marsha Chavarria, co-captain, ex- Q Sophomores Become pi rit Makers plained, Not being able to cheer at the varsity games really didn't affect me until we attended the C.I.F. playoffs. Then I realized what a privilege it was to cheer out therein The Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad was allowed to at- tend the C.I.F. playoffs to add more enthusiasm and give extra support. Each girl was chosen for the squad because she was capable of promoting school spirit. Learning how to do this took long, hard hours of grueling prac tice early every summer morning, and everyday after school. Those students who took summer school saw the girls at work from ten to twelve each morn ing. Sophomore Brenda Wisniewski thought the long practices were the most frustrating thing about being on the squad. Most of the girls agreed that practicing, along with schoolwork did take a great deal of their free time, but after doing well in a competition they realized it was all worth it. The enthusiasm and spirit of the girls never ceased to amaze the crowds. Even though being on Junior Varsity Cheer kept their schedules full, each member enjoyed giving their all at every game The friendship, fun, and laughter shared by the girls during the year cre ated memories which would last a life- time. as J.V. Cheer fbottom to topy Maricela Gonzaies, Monica Guzman, Armi Maniquis, Paula Estrada, Christi lgna, captain: Jennifer Jovel, Renee Bravo, Valerie Guerra, Danielle Rogers, Brenda Wisniewski, Marsha Chavarria, co- captain: and Sunnie Garcia. 196 Organizations