Faith High School - Song of Faith Yearbook (McCalla, AL)

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X In the finale, the upset-minded Crusaders visited the Bessemer 4 Academy Rebels. The Crusaders drew first blood as Terry LEDBETTER INTER CEP TED A PA ss and raced untouched into the endzone for the game's first score. However. the offense sputtered and perished because of the inability to execute soundly and consistently. Although the mighty Crusaders fought gallantly, Bessemer Academy just would not be denied a victory. The score , 50-22, does not justly reflect the efforts put forth by our team and coaches in the most spirited game of the season. 55

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un the road agatn. the Crusaders raced a very rugged Shelby Academy defense which held them to only six points. Taking advantage of the young. inexperienced Crusaders. Shelby built up a 31 to 6 lead, which they held to the end of the game. HOME- COMING WEEK ended dismally as the Crusaders went down into defeat once again. The DEFENSE PLA YED WELL until the fourth quarter. when the Cahawba Christian offense began to roll. This was the margin of victory because the Crusaders were never able to generate a consistent offense. The defense spent more time on the field and it eventually collapsed, as the Crusaders were defeated 22 to 8.

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PRA C TI CE PEP RALLIES, AND SCHOOL SPIRIT have always characterized Falth's cheerleaders and tl' z 1974-75 squad was no exception. The squad was led by Miss Cathy Langston, head cheerleader, through a long hot summer of practice. They planned original pep rallies for each game, including special skits produced in cooperation with the Pep Club. The Homecoming Pep Rally outshone previous ones. with a faculty cheering team and the Mtmchkins. The cheerleaders were also responsible for providing the spirit stick competition each week , which sparked student enthusiasm. ' Mrs. Nancy Brown and Mrs. Audrey Goff served the cheerleaders as sponsors.