Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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JV Varsity Cheer Varsity Cheerleaders. Front Row: Lynn Felice, Diane Rubio, Nancy John- son. Back Row: Becky Riggs, Sherri Ellsworth, Becky Priest, Valerie Ru- bio, Kim MinnisfTTsa Comgen) Kim Holland. JV Cheerleaders. Front Row: Tami Rodden, Rene Dubois, Monica Elliott, Gina Giallonardo. Back Row: Bryan Paddock, Katrina Geisen, Sandra Cardenas, Jennifer Penic. Spirit Rousers Talent, enthusiasm, punctuality, atten- dance, and the ability to get along with others were far more important assets than jumping and kicking to the Mustang Cheer Squad. Ms. Colbern, cheer spon- sor. emphasized this when she said, ‘‘We learn a lot about ourselves and others in cheer class. These girls are exciting to work with.” Adding to the excitement was Kathy Smith who was trained by well-known gymnast, Kurt Thomas. She became the Mustang mascot, ‘‘Spunky,” adding spirit to the Mustang crowd. Striving to be the best, the cheer- leaders prepared for exciting Friday night football games. Enthusiasm was evident and the energy and encouragement con- tributed by the crowd surely made it worth the extra effort. Valerie Rubio, varsity captain, said, It means so much more to be out there on the track cheer- ing the Mustangs on to victory and know- ing that the crowd is behind us one hun- dred percent.” Even during the summer, the cheer- leaders were expected to maintain their skills by attending cheer camp. At camp in Flagstaff, they received superior plus trophies and ribbons in all areas of com- petition. The cheer squad had, with little doubt, proved deserving of their title as the num- ber one, non-coed cheer squad in the na- tion. Design by Amy Ellen Gerace. Photos by Karen Herbaugh and Jerry Moore. JV Varslty Cheer Sports 133

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Diane Rubio sits with pride on the shoulders of Sherri Ellsworth as Lynn Felice shouts words of victory to the Mustang crowd. Grinning at the camera, Tami Rodden, Gina Giallonardo, Jennifer Penic, and Sandra Car- denas express their excitement for the new year. really feel I help the crowd get excited and keep the fans alive.” Kathy Smith, senior Taking time out from the game, fellow cheer- leaders Lynn Felice and Nancy Johnson help display Valerie Rubio on her birthday. 132 JV Varslty Cheer Sports

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 Spunky and company pile on, ready to cruise home after an exhibition at Rhodes. Even knee surgery doesn’t keep junior Cami Cuomo from showing her Mustang spirit. Go! Go! Go! Fillies cheer the wild antics of the varsity football team at a pep rally. om is a fun way to be involved in school and a great way to broaden my interest in dance.” — Robyn Roggeman, sophomore. 134 Fillies Sports