Irvine High School - Citadel Yearbook (Irvine, CA)

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Varsity cheer storms Dallas, again Electrifying spectators at their first major competition of the year, the 1984-85 Varsity Cheer squad cap- tured a spot to represent Southern California in the National Cheerleading Competition in Dallas, Texas for the second consecutive year. Last year when we went to Dallas, everything was new and we didn ' t know exactly what was going on. This year we know what kind of competition we are up against, and what style of cheering the other squads have so we know we are going to be ready and be strong competitors. The other squads better watch out! said Advisor Joanie Kruger. During the summer the girls practic- ed three days a week for two and a half hours each day in preparation for the school year. This consistent effort was rewarded by a first-place trophy from Hibbards All American Cheerleading Camp which was held on the campus of UCLA. When we went to camp at the end of August, it was really hard to say if we would get first place because we were up against a number of tough schools, so when we got first it was great because all of our hard work dur- ing the summer had paid off, said Senior Pam Orton. Summer camp was only the beginn- ing as the squad then focused their at- tention on football and basketball games and pep rallies. Supporting all the teams that went to CIF, the squad added a new dimension to their role as a spirit leader. I loved going to all of the CIF games, because they were so very ex- citing! It felt good that we could be there and support our school team, said Senior Shelley Renteria. Not only did the squad work to sup- port the school, but they also found satisfaction as top contenders in various competitions. According to Captain Karen Beery, the members had attitudes of dedication and com- mittment to the squad. It ' s so nice to come to practice because we all get along so well and we all want to work hard to win, said Beery. They all work really well together and I know they will use their talents to do well in competition. It is going to be hard to see them go because they have probably been the best varsity squad I ' ve had. They ' re a bunch of neat girls, said Kruger ■ — by Rebecca Thomas TAKING A BREAK: Varsity Cheerleader Rebec- ca Thomas shows off her pearly whites between chants. Jim Slumpff VARSITY CHEER, top row: Tersa Crosby, Pam Orton, Julie Zorn; Middle row: Lisa Glenn, Jenny Sherman, Rebecca Thomas, Shelly Renteria; Bottom row: Karen Beery, FLYING HIGH: Lisa Glenn practices her toe touches for the Varsity Cheer competition routine. Ken Gage Varsity Cheer 29

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IRVINE, WE ARE ALIVE: Enlivening the crowd at the University football game is Shelley Renteria. Jim Slumpff BUBBLING PERSONALITY: Captain Karen Beery smiles with glee after the Vaqueros in- tercept the ball. Gig Griffith 28 Varsity Choir

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Sweepstakes swept by songleaders The 1984-85 Songleading squad captured the Sweepstakes trophy at Hibbard ' s All American Cheerleading and Songleading Camp beating out all other competitors by being the best all Carrie Ferhenbach TRUE FRIENDS WE ' LL ALWAYS BE: Demise Plummer and Michelle DeCair hail to the alma mater after the Mission Viejo Homecoming game VARSITY SONGLEADERS, first row; Denise Plummer, Rachelle Fry; Second row: Josette Young. Sheri Starkey; Top row: Lori Smolin. Michelle DeCair. Vicki ZungI, Raegen Erdman, Melissa Smith, around squad. Practice began in mid-May in preparation for camp. As a squad they created two unique routines to be per- formed during the four day camp held at UCLA and judged by Hibbard ' s instructors. Camp was a blast, said Junior Michelle DeCair. I learned so much and was ecstatic when we won first place everyday. All the work we ' ve done finally paid off when we won Sweepstakes! said Senior Melissa Smith. It was the best way to end my years at Irvine. But camp was only the beginning. Cheering for football and basketball games, painting posters for almost every sport, and planning rallies were also duties that songleaders perform- ed to show their school support. I loved going to the CIF sporting events that Irvine was in, said Junior Josette Young. I felt my support really helped them out. After cheering at sporting events, the songleaders would cheer for themselves at each competition. Before I compete it ' s nerve- wracking. But when I ' m out performing I go all out and have tons of fun, said Senior Vicki Zangl. The girls utilized the practice time to perfect their routines and improve their performances in competition. Practice lasted from 3 to 5 every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and included some holidays. Practice seemed to take forever. said Co-captain Rachelle Fry. But when you want to be the best you need lots of practice. Songleading takes up quite a bit of my time, said Captain Lori Smolin. But all the dedication I learned will last me a lifetime. h — by Karen Beery Kelly Irwin 30 Varsity Song