Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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F our added to squad among adjustments Homecoming, Richland Week call for more posters Noting the sudden transitions such as moving the pep-rallies to the auditorium and a larger squad Pam Rodriquez, senior, commented, HI feel there is a way the changes will work out better in the years to comef, The responsibilities of the cheerleader went far beyond what many people realized. We have a responsibility to each otherg for in- stance, if one cheerleader does something bad, it reflects on the others, Amy Krupka said. The cheerleaders attended all foot- ball and boys' basketball district games and some volleyball games. They were not required to cheer at baseball games because they worked a concession stand. Homecoming week and the week I-laltom played Richland in football called for more practice and prepara- tion. Each cheerleader made four large and two small posters. They prepared cakes and goodies to feed the junior varsity football team on Thursday during homeroom and the varsity on Friday during homeroom. Decorating the players' homes with posters, streamers and candy helped to build the spirit of the team before each game. This was the first year for 13 cheerleaders, including a mascot. The change, decided upon by Mrs. JoAnne Kelley and last year's principal, Mr. Leon Hagmann, was so the squad could attend more activities and games. The change from nine aroused mixed emotions in all of the girls. It is hard to get 13 people together at the same time and too many dif- ferent personalities to get along with, Cindi McMullin said. The cheers look better when we are all together, but there are too many for the stunts, Melinda White said. On the other hand, Melanie Nowell thought it was an advantage, I like being able to split up and attend more games at once, she said. The pep-rallies in the auditorium presented another change for the cheerleaders. Pep-rallies had been in the upstairs gym but administrators 4 decided to have mandatory pep-rallies in the auditorium. This change also called for mixed emotions among the cheerleaders. I really did like pep-rallies in the auditorium because everyone had to come and it was a change, but we couldn't throw candy and gum when the band played eat 'em up, Felisia Johnson remarked. A different outlook came from Carol Evans, The pep-rallies would probably be better in the gym, because people can move around. Once something has been done a cer- tain way for many years, people resist change. Sponsoring two car washes, selling megaphones, ribbons and pins all served as fund-raisers. Instead of cheering, the girls worked at a concession stand at all home baseball games. This helped the cheerleaders raise money for their summer vacation trip to South Padre Island. Nine out of thirteen girls, spon- sored by Mrs. Bettye Wright, drove to Padre April 28 and returned May 3.I First row: MaryAnn Richardson, Amy Krupka, Second row: Pam Rodriguez, Sue McDade, Melinda White, Tara Schooler, Third row: Carol Evans, Melanie Nowell, Felisha Johnson, Cindi McMullin. Nancy Booth, Fourth row: Karla Kittrell, Janice Koulblel. Before the Haltom-Richland pep-rally in the foyer Karla Kittrell and Sue McDade review their schedules. On the sidelines Cindi McMullin, Melanie Nowell, Karla Kittrell and Amy Krupka view the Dallas-Sunset game at UT Arlington. CHEERLEADERS

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The cheerleaders form one of their pyramids for a pep-rally. Preceding the Richland basketball game the district regulated them against doing stunts more than two people high. Leading in the fight song, Amy Krupka participated in the Sam Houston pep-rally. CHEERLEADERS Displaying derbies instead of Reb hats and ties Felisha Johnson, Pam Rodriguez, and Cindi McMullin wish the JV luck before playing Richland. After performing the fight song and Alma Mater, the cheerleaders listen to the freshman orientation. 3 Y. Z

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Performing the Gala of Stars annual Highstepper show Wendie Wright, Mary Trimble, Tammy McLughlin, Kay Caldwell, Karen Sanderson, Tracy Dod- son, Michelle Maxwell and Kathy Palmer dance to William Tell Overture. After making 1982-83 Highsteppers, first lieutenant Candace Aiken is con- gratulated by former captain Michelle Maxwell. Practicing at 7:30 a.m. the Highstepper officers prepare their pyramid routine on styrofoam boxes for the Richland football halftime. I-IIGHSTEPPERS 'i '51, , M ,.., . .4 'W s 3 3 Dancing as punk-rockers, the officers per- formed Whip lt at a pep-rally, Highstepper Show, Senior Show, and a junior high recruiting assembly. An embroidered blanket is presented by Cap- tain Michelle Maxwell, and Lieutenant Kim Kingsley as a Christmas gift to sponsor Mrs. Dorothy Mize. M