Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

STEPHAXIE CAMPBELL CAROLYX CHERRY RODS ' t Y CLARK LAUREEX HIGGIXS JEFF POCHE RICHARD TRAHAS MAXIK TL ' CKER TOXI VVHITTIXGTON MIKE III CHEERLEADERS Anxiously waiting beneath the goal posts; leading the football squad onto the gridiron; yelling, screaming, clap- ping as they halt before the student body; persuading any " reluctant " fans to join in the excitement; presenting die mascot to die crowd diese are die duties and privileges of die cheerleader. To live up to die title of cheerleader re- quires work, skill, desire, and guts. An exceptional cheer- leader is set apart from an ordinary one by die radiation of his desire to attain perfection in his work. Without skill, however, a cheerleader is lost. No one can stand before a large crowd of people and expect to act unless he possesses some degree of skill. Occasionally cheerleaders are faced widi difficult problems whedier or not a particular yell will be peppy-enough, clean-enough, or easily-learned by fans. The great leader thinks before he acts and decides what is best for all concerned, even if his decision registers against his personal feelings. The great cheerleader is an inspiration and guiding light to die fans and football team, as well as a credit to his school. Leading one of the many pep rally parades are some of the LSU cheerleaders.