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

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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

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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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Award-winning as always 'Beauty knows no pain, ' Rangerette organizer says And now Haltom High School proud- ly presents the award winning Highstep- persll' echoed through the stands at football halftimes as the Highsteppers marched onto the field. But no one ever explained just how many awards they had won. ln the 16 years of being organized, we have never gone to a drill team work shop in which we have not brought home top awards, Mrs. Dorothy Mize, Highstepper sponsor, proudly remarked. Attending drill team camp at Southern Methodist University, July 13- 17, helped the girls learn 12 new routines. After overall camp competition individual ribbons were received by Cindy Few, Laura Null, and Dee Dee McDade for pom-poms. Julie Wilson, Kim Kingsley, and Colleen Lynch re- ceived ribbons for Dance, and Sandi Harris, Shelly Evanisky and Kay Caldwell received ribbons in marching. The entire team earned the Gussie Nell Davis Award for participation. Ratings also included a fourth place in dance, third in marching and an outstanding in Creative Night. Prior to drill team camp, the officers attended a workshop at SMU. Michelle Maxwell, captain, was a three ribbon winner in dance, pom-pom, and march- ing, and Mary Trimble, senior officer, a two ribbon winner in dance and march- ing. Outstanding officer and superior squad awards were earned by Cindy, Mary, Sandi, Julie, Laura, Kim and Michelle. Michelle was then chosen to perform at the Dallas Maverick basketball game along with 54 other girls from the United States. Becoming a Highstepper requires coordination, rhythm, a good character, passing grades and time, but more than ficer, said. As a Highstepper the girls must endure pain such as a high kick in the cold weatherf' Michelle said. Breaking in a new pair of tennis shoes at camp was quite painful, Kennilyn Poole said. Although for other girls a painful mo- ment may have been experienced in another way, such as having a boyfriend who doesn't understand all the time and work of Highsteppers, Cynthia Buttrill said. Mrs. Mize explained the thought, Beauty knows no pain, which Gussie Nell Davis, ex-sponsor of the Kilgore Pangerettes, stressed to the girls. MTO be best in all they do, the Highsteppers must live by this quote, Mrs. Mize said. Other activities the Highsteppers par- ticipated in were the Oktoberfest and Senior Citizens Fair at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum, the Highsteppers helped set up and carry the items. For a fund raiser the Highsteppers sold calendars, which helped to pay for their cubes, which they used for props. The closing of another year brought the annual spring show, entitled t'Gala of the Stars. The show began with the girls in evening gowns, carrying a carna- tion, with a formal introduction and pro- cession onto the stage. Skits, high kicks and tap dances all played a part of the show. The routines ranged from Surfin USA with beach balls to Private Eyes with guns and surprise eyerglasses. Each squad presented their own dance arrangement and costume. The 42nd Street Spectacular' brought out the finale with all the Highsteppers showing their high kicks. They really came through like troopers, Mrs. Mize said, Their timing couldn't have been any better. I anything hard work, Cindy, senior of- Left pyramid, first row: Lynn Maddox, Denise Simons, Cheryl Byrdg second row: Cheri Green, Janet Mason, Michelle Mays, Kay Caldwell, Deanna Thornburg, Tammy McLaughling third row: Pam Mailloux, Ann Baxter, Joy Kirchdorfer, Cheryl Avery, Kelli Tooman, Chris Cottomg fourth row: Karen Sanderson, Lisa Taylor, DeeDee McDade, Kim Avery, Diana McGill: fifth row: Kim Williamson, Dolly Weaver: center pyramid, first row: Laura Null, Mary Trimble, Cindy Few, Julie Wilson: second row: Kim Kingsley, Sandi Harris: third row: Michelle Maxwell: right pyramid, first row: Candace Aiken, Kathy Womack, Cynthia Buttrill, second row: Wendie Wright, Mona Shaw, Melissa Boss, Vickie Baldwin, Jill Choate, Colleen Lynchg third row: Marcy Kerr, Susan Stringfellow, Veronica Kennedy, Leesa Mobley, Shelly Evanitsky, Cathy Whittington, Devon Fagang third row: Tracy Dodson, Brenda Robertson, Leanne Ashley, Becky Kildow, Dena Swackhammerg fourth row: Kathy Palmer, Kennilyn Poole. HIGHSTEPPERS