Mountain View High School - La Vista Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Gltms-beviintgj with ssttvlo umbling, climbing and shouting, the performances of the JV and varsity cheer squads was a familiar sight as they carried out their duty: to spread spirit. We really have fun together and get a lot of mixing of ideas, said Varsity member Melinda Edwards. Weekly 6:30 a.m. practices started early in the summer in preparation for the school year. We started out the year with no sponsor and so we set those summer practices ourselves: we actually set them for 5:30 a.m. It gave us an idea of the responsibility we had taken on, said varsity cheerleader Julie Jones. The responsibility increased as the cheer squad turned into overnight venders, when box after box of Spree's were handed to them to sell to pay off a trip taken to Flagstaff, where they attended a week-long cheer clinic. There they competed J.V. Cheer, Front Row: Dina Pizzo, Katy Taylor, Brie Pipes, Christine Ber- mea: Back Row: Roxanne Knepp, Kristen Cain, Juliette Blackhurst, Kara McKenna. Jet set - JV Cheer relax and show their true selves. Cotton candy anyone? - Sponsor Tacy Shepherd and J.V. cheerleader Juliette Blackhurst make some bucks. Watcha lookin' at? - Katy Taylor sneaks in late to cheer practice. l 1 16 FTUZTTSGF against such rivals as Mesa High and Westwood. The varsity squad was asked to perform their dance to Relax on a talent performance night, and both J.V. and Varsity walked away with trophies and spirit awards. Camp was great. We learned more about each other and how we work best together, besides taking all blue ribbons, said senior Michelle Banks. I loved cheering this year because our student body was so involved in floats, dances, and anything and everything that was going on, said Anissa Taylor. Both squads appreciated Mrs. Susan Taylor for her help with camp and Miss Tacy Shepherd for being a great sponsor. We hope future squads have as much fun as we did practic- ing in the rain, salvaging falling pyramids, learning to work to- gether and carrying on traditions, summed up Edwards. PS E

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he Madrilenas stood for excellence in dance, coopera- tion, academics, and leadership. With this in their minds they were able to support athletic teams, bring spirit and enthusiasm to the games, provide an atmosphere of learning and leadership and, over-all, entertain. They entertained through their routines which included pa- rades, football and basketball games, band days and all assem- blies. Although the Madrilenas mainly concentrated on dancing, they supported the cheerleaders by cheering with them on the sidelines and were part ofthe Toro Marching Band. To practice with these groups, the girls had to arrive by 6:30 a.m. and many times work after school. Madrilenas' sponsor Kathy Grey said, l would like other people to view the Pom Line as a spirited organization that cheers for the teams, the band and the flag line. I would like people to know the Madrilenas have brought prestige and a higher level of pride to the line by working well together, and also to view the pom line as a positive force here at Mountain View. I considered it an honor to be able to work with these girls. With open arms - Gina Jackson and Becky Hughes perform with enthusi- asm and excitement as the band plays during the halftime activities. Madrilenas, Front Row: Luisa Moody, DeeAnn Robinson, Kristen Rudy, Ronelle Jockg Row 2: Gina Jackson, Brigitte Berge, Mindy Mof- fat, Melinda Contreras, Cindy Smith Ericka Van Gorderp Back Row: Sta- cey Hunt, Becky Hughes, Julie Demke, Brenda Schults, Ronnajean Moon, Ca- mille Budai. G 1 18 Mltodlrlifenas 4,3 E 5 ft' H sf 1 via ,, 'll V lg, , It K. 3 It's not that funny -- Members of the pom line find time during the Toro Family Festival to pose next to their fund raising booth, the fishing tank. Dancing to the beat - Performing to one of the many sideline routines, Cin- dy Smith shows the crowd she knows her stuff and is proud of it. Shake those pom pons - With a smile on her face and full ot spirit, Becky Hughes is caught in action while performing.