Moreno Valley High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Sunnymead, CA)

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What did you find at football games and basketball games besides the players and coaches? That ' s right! Spirit enthusiasts. School spirit was energetically displayed by members of the Varsity, JV, and Songleader squads. As their numbers increased so did the difficulty of the routines and the variety of faces. Five young men were chosen to be yell leaders along with the ten songleaders and eight varsity cheerleaders and an increase to eight junior varsity girls, too. Being a cheerleader is an exciting position but it ' s a lot of hard work and self discipline. Their day didn ' t end at 2:50 pm. When school was over, practice began for such events as the competi- tion which was held at Magic Mountain on February 22. Placing 19th out of 87 schools was a big accomplishment and gave them something to cheer about. The squads did well at USA camp over the summer and brought home several trophies and ribbons. Shelli Owens felt that cheer- ing was an opportunity to meet a lot of people ... On the other hand, veteran cheerleader Vicki Brown said, Cheering made me more outgoing and not so afraid of being in front of crowds. Got I (tot Sp We Want ■Q) Some Fun

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The familiar expression be all you can be has been demonstrated the MoVal way. Although spare time was a scarce commodity for most students, some found time for special activities. These accomplishments of five MoVal students are just some of many who have displayed their excellence in various ways, whether they were swimming to success, had just earned Eagle Scout, or had recently become published in a National magazinel Sarah Anderson definitely splashed into success by making record times in swimming. She swam a 4:58 in the 500 meters which is only two seconds off the World Trial Games time. She began the season where she left off last year, with victories in the 200 and 500 meter relays at the League Finals. She swims unattached during the school swimming season. Continually striving for excellence, this three year school swimming veteran (who has been swim- ming competitively since she was five), Sarah has already qualified for a Division I College time in her best event, the 1500. Sarah wants to earn a college scholarship and continue to swim throughout her college days. Outstanding swimmer Sarah Anderson is looking forward to attending and swimming for a Division I school. The list of accomplishments continued when three MoVal students achieved the highest possible rank in Boy Scouts, which is Eagle Scout. This rank is very prestigous and places our young men into the company of those like Gerald Ford and Bruce Jenner who have also earned this honor. Artie Hall, Brian Wilson, and Keith Benton were the three members of troop 100 who achieved this award all within four months of each other. To do this they had to earn at least twenty-one merit badges, hold a troop leadership position for at least six months, and organize and follow through on a service project that would benefit the community. In addition to that, they had to work their way up through the scout ranks, have the scoutmaster ' s approval, and pass two Boards of Review. The service project was the hardest part, confessed Artie, because it required so much planning. Working together, Artie and Keith reconditioned a picnic ground on Base while Brian organized the con- struction of a bus shelter in Arnold Heights. TEEN magazine periodically holds contests and then publishes the winners ' contributions. Four year hard working art student Alexia Montibon added another award to many she has earned in the art field by having her drawing selected and published in the March 1986 issue of TEEN. Her teacher, Mrs. Lesser expressed her congratulations to Alexia saying that this was some- thing She did all on her own that brought a lot of honor both to Alexia and the prestigious Art department of our school. These accomplishments represent the dedication of today ' s teens who use their time wisely by getting involved in special activities and then not only having fun, but excelling as well. Jill J. and Brian W. f?e. M (Jou Qxm Fe We Want Some Fun

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Keeping the crowd cheering was their job on Friday nights. SONG LEADERS BACK — Lisa Masters, Kim Seanoa, Jonna McClelland, FRONT — Melanie Grace, Esther Camacho, Benjawan Williams, Stacey Poole, Kelly Bryson. JV CHEER BACK — Mira Lewis, Mitzi Sneary, Leigh Landon. ROW TWO — Denise Lowrence, Tara Butler. FRONT — Amy Sawyer, Tricia Zackowski, Amie Clark. VARSITY CHFfKBACK — Jarrod Kumura, Shelly Owens, Mike Lewis, Mike Bunuan, Jamie Lee, Tiffany Prall. FRONT — Jayson Cottam, Brenda Gorne, Vicki Brown, Carrie Shawler. From practice pyramid to performance pyramid, the hard work pays off. Now it ' s time for relaxation in the stands before the Varsity game. Pom and 1 Cheer