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

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24 Practices Michelle McCormick TAKING US UP Any day after school walk into the weight room or out to the soccer field or down to the track and you’ll see many of our classmates working up a sweat for the one thing everyone wants, to win. As Kelly Murdock put it, “No pain, no gain.” Along with winning comes hard work and determination, and you’ll find that at practice. Everyone agrees that practice makes perfect. As lacrosse player Tim Murphy put it, “Practices are definitely worth it because without practice you won’t get any better at the sport you play. The more you put into practice, the better you get.” Practicing is definitely an important part of any sport or group. Athletes like runners, wrestlers, and basketball players aren’t the only ones who practice. Drama, cheerleading, and band along with other groups and teams have their share of long, hard hours. As cheerleader Shannon Groff put it, “Practices make a team the best they can be.” Football player Rob Toth described practices for us. He says “Practice is a pain but you need to practice to see who can play what position. So when a game comes around you know who should be starting and you have a successful season.” In most cases the teams here at Baker practice after school. But some of our dedicated athletes hold their practices in the summer, on weekends, or even before school. The hockey and swim team are two examples of such teams. There is no doubt every team puts in their share of long training sessions. But when it comes down to it the thrill of winning is worth it to all of us who practice day after day, and we all benefit in the end. Trlcia Davis Klrstin Rossler After an exhausting practice, co-captains Linda Seratlnl and Debbie Jones gather their belongings and prepare to go home and relax.

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For school spirit “B is definitely the best letter to paint on your face, and that’s what Alicia Mercandante and Colleen Hourihan did for a football game against Oswego. Lots of strange hats were seen on hat day. Clint Church, Doug Market, Greg Pearson, and Shawn Halpin came up with some interest- ing ones. Spirit 23 TAKE PRIDE IN BHS S-P-I-R-I-T, We’ve got spirit so let’s hear it! Baker’s spirit stands far above the rest! At every game there’s always B’ville fans ready to cheer the Bee team on. This year B’ville’s spirit has really switched on, move events are attended and pep rallies are alive. Students really got to show their enthusiasm by participating in decorating the halls, dress-up day, hat day, and at the Pep Rally during Homecoming Spirit Week. Spirit started the year rolling during Homecoming when the new B’ville Bee Mascot, Buzzy, was introduced to tfe B’ville fans. As Gina Phelps said, “We show great spirit during Homecomirg, but it shouldn’t stop there.” Well, it didn’t stop there, flashes of Red and White are always seen in he stands at every sporting event, and cheers from the crowd are endless. B’ville spirit is on the rise, so joir the excitement. Be a part of the fu:i, and feel the electricity at BHS. Cone on B’ville, show your SPIRIT!!! Kelly Burdick, Debbie F ettlt Julie Anders an

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Practices 25 Tricla Davis Keeping close watch on the ball, Captain Sandy Sclbetta waits to see if her serve is good and pre- pares for her next shot. Mr. Casullo has an intense conversation with three varsity football players at a practice. This is his first year as head coach. The girls cross-country team practices hard every day. Seen here are Karen Turner, Mary Mero, Sandy Anselment, and Jennifer McGee.