Kickapoo High School - Legend Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Llnits Add Flare Over the summer, the pom pon, flag, and rifle teams attended a sum- mer camp at Southwest Missouri State University. The flag team received first place, and the pom pon squad received 47 blue, 22 red, and 6 white ribbons. Best Pom was awarded to the pom pon squad at the SMSLI Con- test Show on Nov. 5. Captain Sherry .Peacock stated, lt's a good ex- perience to be able to compete against the other pom pon squads and band groups. We learned a lot at summer camp, and it really helped us in parades and competitions, said Golden Girl Monica Blades. Mrs. Linda Farris, new sponsor for rifle team and mother of one of the band members, voluntarily spent her time helping the girls. We owe her a lot because she helped us come a long way, said co-captain Tonya Duffield. Rifle cap- tain was Terry McClancy. lt's a lot of hard work, but the performances make it all worth the work, said rifler Patti Preston. The rifle team received Best Rifle at . f ' w-'WY' -4 .fy A' J .Numa 40 f Pom Pon, Rifle, Flag the SMSLI Contest Show. The weather isn't always desirable to practice in either. lt takes a truly dedicated group to go through the hot and cold weather to represent their school, commented Mrs. Farris. Mrs. Sandy O'Connor, third year sponsor, spent time perfecting flag drills, along with captains Denise Branson and Debbie Alexander. Golden Arrowette Terri Kelly pointed out, I love being in the band, and it's great. We're all like one big happy family, and all of the girls are like my sisters. ln overall performance of the aux- iliary groups, band director Mr. Ernie Pratt stated, They did an excellent job. The auxiliary groups participated in the Veterans' Day Parade, the Christmas Parade, and helped the band to receive one ratings throughout the marching season. Senior Vicki Arnold stands at the ideal right shoulder arms, the marching position for parades. The team had a 2-1 record in marching con tests. if ff Qxxwih , tri ,Lfl Sophomore Charlene Gullett and freshman Becky Cumley practice front spins to Joshua. This routine required coordination of all movements. Pom pon girls Traci Puchta and Janice Bush are lear- ning a routine to I Love a Rainy Night for a football game. They are advanced routines. ' ., ,, ,Eiga .. ,, 5633.9 qw 48' gf-stir. .-.- ui Nga. -4: ., - eww... ,, WMQM, ...KN , vifiiif 4-

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QW? s I ,4- 7 4048. 2 X5 1 'nh-tt k 1- Pxi X Majorette Leslie Walker leads an after school practice in preparation for the upcoming Drury parade in which they received second place. Senior Twirler Kim Copeland awaits the start of an after school practice as junior drummer Lisa Thomas lcenterj positions the rest in line.

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The GOlden Girls are practicing their routine with fOOfball season sponsor Sharon Sterchy. Sharon was a Bajorette for the Wisconsin State Bajors. lf' , l U mum 1 Q, W... - v-A ann Rifle squad member Becky Anderson looks con- fused about the new rifle routine. The rifles took first place at SMSU competition in November. Rifle girls Jeanie Copeland, Becky Anderson. and Terry McClancy patiently await signals for the start of their drill at an early morning practice. Pom Pon, Rifle, Flag j 41