John Tyler High School - Alcalde Yearbook (Tyler, TX)

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hi frxfgif Cheerleaders Generate Winning Spirit Keep-That-Spirit-Up- Say-Keep-That-Spirit-Up! That was exactly what the cheerleaders did. They sold ribbons, pins, bumper stickers, and football schedules. Along with leading the crowd in yells and chants, the hard-working cheerleaders painted signs, prepared pep rally skits, and decorated buses and lockers for the athletes. During the summer, practice was held every morning at 6:30 to help prepare them for the season ahead. The cheerleaders attended Stephen F. Austin Cheer- leading Clinic, where they won two superior ribbons, two excellent ribbons, and an award of excellence for being a superstar cheering squad. Ms. Jana Humphrey also put in a lot of hard work in her first year as cheerleader sponsor. Above Left: Donna Slayton, Senior. Center Left: Karen Williams, Senior. Left: Melissa Boggio, Senior. Above: Natalie Nlaxfield, Head Cheer- leader. Above Right: Vivian Clark, Junior. Center Right: Beth Williamson, Junior. Right: Tanya Allen, Junior. Cheerleaders . . . 25

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lion Guards Display Pride Lion Guards Mark Witherspoon, Mark Dalhoff, Kenneth Conway, and Lee Evans guard the lion during a pep rally. Throughout the past year, this busy group of students displayed pride and patience, as they supported the school and executed many tasks at school activ- ities. Aiding the cheerleaders and Blue Brigade at ballgames and pep rallies were among duties they performed. The Lion Guards were also responsible for the Coke machines and the sign in front of the school. Sponsoring the Lion Guards was Mr. Horace Johnson, assistant principal. l l Lion Guards Calvin Johnson, Charles Brown, Kenneth Conway, and Brad Wilson carry the lion in a pep rally. Lion Guards include: Standing: Brad Wilson, Kenneth Conway, Calvin Johnson, Charles Brown, and Norris Massenburg. Kneeling: Lee Evans, Mark Dalhoff, Mark Witherspoon, Michael Lollar, and Anthony Floss. l 24 . . . Lion Guards

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Pep Rallies Come Alive A Enthusiasm Sears Funny skits, lively music, twirling batons, pep talks, chants, and yells boosted the spirit and excitement of pep rallies. To win the contest for a free lunch hour, each class was determined to prove it was best through signs, yelling and overall participation. Students and teachers alike participated in the pep rallies. During Lee week, pep rallies on the patio, a snake dance through the halls, a special pep rally on Thursday night, and the decorating of doors built up the momentum and spirit for the competition with the crosstown rivals. Overwhelming enthusiasm helped make the Lee pep rally the most memorable one of all. Head cheerleader, Natalie Nlaxfield, leads the pep rally in a chant. 26. . .Pep Rallies Head Coach, Bob Finklea, leads the applause fo: the fine work his team has done. ,lf Lion mascot, Carole Williamson, helps lead the spirit in a pep rally. Elisa Slaughter performs a twirling routine tc Salsoul Hustle. Cheerleaders Vivian Clark, Tanya Allen, Beth Williamson, Melissa Boggio, Karen Williams, and Donn Slayton make a formation at the end of Two Bits.