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

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B’ville Magic H The Bee’s Sting. Low many times have you at- tended a football or lacrosse game in the freezing, blistering cold and wondered why you were there? Well, since those enthusiastic people never get a chance to be thanked, we decided to take the time and dedicate a part of the yearbook to them. Many students attend these games faithfully. When asked why they insist on going, 1 often get the response, “Why not?” or “There’s nothing else to do.” I think if you asked them, and said it wouldn’t go in the yearbook, they’d answer dif- ferently. “I think Stanley’s cute,” or “Sally made me come,” would prob- ably be more truthful answers. Oh, well . . . From the coach’s point of view you might hear this sort of answer “Well, I think it helps the guys, be- cause, you see, they like the sup- port, and if they had more, well, the season would be a whole differ- ent story, and we would win more ... In short, the coaches like the support. But asking the players, they an- swer, “What? You mean there were people watching? You were there? Wow, I didn’t even see you.” And the list goes on. But 1 think the parents are the most supportive from within the community. If you’ve gone to a game or match, you know what I mean. “Kill ’em, Junior!” and “Crush that------, George!” are many of the “cheers” that are yelled. But 1 love it when the parents get on the refer- ee’s back. I can’t even repeat what they say; it’s too nasty. I guess you can’t say that the parents aren’t supportive. Notice, the last thing I said was that the parents were the best outside sup- port. The cheerleaders top it all off. I guess the best way to summarize the cheerleaders is to relate a conversation I had with one. “Jane, I heard the soccer team won!” “Gee, 1 thought we lost!” “No, Jane. We won 7-0.” “Oh, was that the score? Thanks for telling me. Someone wanted to know, and well, you know, I forgot.” “It’s understandable.” The Baldwinsville-Liverpool match-up gets under way with the National An- them. The B’ville crowd watches intently as the Bee’s gain yardage, (far left) 8 Student Life “Hey Jim, who’s the new chick? Davis and friend watch their favorite team, (left)

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Cheering on their team, Val Chamberlain and Joyce Witt often go to games. Kelly Carroll and Scott Hughes take a break from watching a soccer game. Before I get into trouble, I’m not saying that all the cheerleaders don’t cheer, because they really do a good job, but sometimes they concentrate too much on the game. Overall, one could say that B’ville does support its teams very well. And I want to congratulations every one of those B’ville athletes. You are all terrif- ic and we will always support you. Bearing the cold, Tim Hall watches the X-Country team at their meet. Devoted to the Bees, Arc is often seen filming the teams in their various events. With Spirit! Sidelines 9