Marcos De Niza High School - Libro de Oro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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A New Altitude H 1 umping into the new school year, the Pom Line performed an enthusiastic rendition to the popular hit, La Bamba, accompanied by the band. As well as per- forming this and other numbers during half- time, the pom pon line helped inflate school spirit. Together with the band and the var- sity cheerleaders, they led the student body in spirited cheers during games. According to Bridget Bogar, captain of the pom line, Pom is a way to be involvedin school activities and a way to be a part of things. Being involved in school can help the days and weeks go faster. Assisted by pom pon sponsor, Mrs. l Kathryn English, the pommies choreo- The Pommies wait anxiously to perform at halftime. A A f T A, 5 A J 1 ' i t titvipi -f 'N' BOTTOM ROW: fleft-rightl Chaynie Heck, Lore Aguayo, Tiffany Witters, Adrienne Cassidy, Lisa Buday, Marissa Denny, SECOND ROW: Kathi Mock, Tegra Cooper, Bridget Bogar, Kandace Lindsey, Heather Landon. TOP ROW: Nicole Mueller, Jen McVey, Irene Kottwitz, Hollyn McPheters, Christine Lyle, Nancy Hudman, Jill Rudow. i Nancy Hudman, Irene Kottwitz and Lore Aguayo keep smiling at practice as well as at games. 78 ' Sports graphed and performed their own dance and routines. Among others, they favore Baby, Let's Kiss. The pom line is self-run by the girls. The work together to enforce rules, learn leac ership and accomplish goals. With eighteen spots filled on the por line, the girls are headed by captain Bric get Bogar and co-captains Adrienne Cas sidy and Tiffany Witters. All three are ser iors and veterans of the line. Following art four seniors, five juniors and six sophc mores. Besides the captains, six other are veterans. Nine newcomers round ou the line. Tegra Cooper concentrates on a new routine. ' 4 Working together for spirit is wha the pommies do best. 1 1 - Mrs. Kathryn English Pom Pon Sponsor

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Excitement Cbvertlows tacheal Burger, Traci Hernlund, Michele Fleming, Jen- iifer Bird, and Marcie Hegebush at one of the many fund aisers the freshmen cheerleaders held. Exceptional describes the year at Mar- cos de Niza. A Freshman Spirit line and a JV and Varsity Cheer squad worked to- gether to create spirit among the student body. Exciting is the way cheer sponsor, Ms. Linda La Fontain, described her view of the year ahead of cheer. The success of the groups was attributed to their en- joyment ofthe crowd participation which psyched them up, making them become Cheer First row Stacey Peralta, Shannon Clark. Second row: Sindi Meyer, er Ringhoter. Third row: Holly Dunn, Keri Flores. Varsity Cheer. First row: Dana Zbanik. Second row: Karen Ftandall, Adam Phillips, Gioia Pitts,. Third row: Marne Page, Kori Singleton, Suzanne Anthony, Dawn West. Not Pictured: Sharon Crawley. even more spirited. Although they con- tributed to our school in so many ways, it would be difficult to assess the amount of time and energy they gave. Hard work- how and long hours aside, however, most of the cheerleaders asserted they would do it all again. They planned and partici- pated in many fund raisers. The excite- ment of a cheering crowd as all the incen- tive required. Adam Phillips displays his enthusiasm at our first spirit assembly. lt's important that we all get along and this year's line really does.1 1 -Suzanne Anthony Sports ' 77

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Jen McVey and Marissa Denny clap to the beat of Rowdie. Behihd The Scehes rustration, impatience, un-unsecur- ity and satisfaction. These are all feelings of a pommie after practicing the same steps of a rou- tine or dance over and over again. Stretch those muscles. Limber up. Turn on the music. Begin moving. This is the sweat behind the glamour. Pulled mus- cles, sprained ankles and aching joints are just some of the hazards one must endure for the glory of a spot on the pom line. The pommies practiced everyday after school from 3:00-4:00 in the gym foyer. Once and sometimes several times a week, they practiced from 6:30-7:30am in the gym and dance room. as M M wing what pommies can do are ynie Heck, Marissa Denny and Jill ldow. Sports - 79