Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

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to last all day. So that’s the reason seniors win. Maybe some day a class will over throw the seniors, but it isn’t seen in the near future. Another important part is the in- troduction of the sports. During that time, they name all the players and have them stand up. Many students thought that was a poor way of do- ing it, so during the pep rally for the introduction of winter sports, The cheerleaders, with support from the soccer players, create enthusiasm. Mr. Coleman psyschs the crowds during the pep rally for the 1981-1982 winter sports. The 1981 soccer players are cheered on for their opening season. Student Council decided to try a differ- ent approach. They suggested that all the teams sit together on a certain set of bleachers, and then walk onto the floor and sing the Alma Mater. So, on December 18, we “experimented” with this techique. Due to the organization, this pep rally seemed successful, and this method will be used in forthcoming pep rallies. As 1 said in the beginning, many stu- dents enjoy the pep rallies. They have a chance to get together and show school spirit. The teachers also enjoy these pep rallies. They feel it brings unity to the student body, and creates better cooperation for all. Many stu- dents forget about the teachers, but thanks to them, the pep rallies are al- lowed. Pep rallies are beneficial to the stu- dent body. It creates a unity between the students and faculty, by displaying their support for the Baker High teams. Let’s hear it for the pep ral- lies—RAH! RAH! Pep Rallies 27

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Let’s Hear It for Pep Rallies If you ask a typical Joe student what the most exciting special event that happens during school is, he wi answer, “Pep Rallies!” Pep rallies are events that happen to install enthusiasm in the student body. It’s also the only time the whole school is together, all at once. There are many different occasions during which we have pep rallies. We have pep rallies during Home- coming and winter weekend, moving-up day and introduction of winter sports. Each time we have one, it’s a special time for the school to get together to show their enthusiasm, courtesy and in- volvement with the activity being pre- sented. The major part of a pep rally is the class yells. They’re included to show each other their class spirit, and who has the most. It seems that whatever The football cheerleaders lead the Seniors to winning the class yell. Mr. Arcaro sparks the cheers for the in- troduction of the winter sports. year it is, the seniors always win. Some may think it’s fixed, but many believe the reason the seniors win is because they want to show to the other classes that being seniors is number one and it’s their only year to prove it. It’s fun to listen to the students participating. The sopho- mores are the best because it seems that they all wait for each other to start, so by the time it’s the end of their cheer, they’re the loudest. The juniors are the loudest in the begin- ning, but then they seem to get tired, so they all quit, except a few devoted students. The seniors are loud at the beginning, middle and end. They’ve had enough practice 26 Student Life

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When you step into Burger King, you might find Julie Schneider or Mindy Millard putting on friendly smiles. Eleanor Hammond and Debbie Cosomono are not your average cashiers that work at Fays. The Working Class ►any students go home after a long day at school. To a lot of other students, school is just one part of their day, the other part is spent work- ing. Students work for various reasons. One of the most popular reasons is the extra spending money. It’s always nice to earn some money during the week, so when the weekend comes around, you have the money to go out and have a good time. Especially for one guy whose date loves to go out to din- ner every Friday night at the Fireside or some other expensive restaurant. Another use for the extra cash is to own a car. It costs money to maintain the Jaguar or even the V.W., and it’s nice to have your own money for the gas. A reason why a student might work is to continue to be a student in a Col- lege or University. Many students find themselves out of high school and out of money. As you’ll find out, not all colleges give you a free ride. Many students find themselves turning to after school or summer jobs to help themselves out. And then there’s the student who works because he or she has noth- ing else to do, and it’s a good chance to meet new people. It would seem like more fun to work 28 Student Life