Oak Grove High School - Hornet Yearbook (North Little Rock, AR)

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Parades are another opportunity for the cheerleaders to perform. At the Livestock Show Parade, the cheerlead- ers ride by in their float, ready to wave and cheer to the crowds who will be watching. Pep assemblies are the cheerleaders' chance to shine after a week of prac- tice and preparation. Heather Hilburn and Kim Lindsey generate excitement about the upcoming football game. sf lj, 2. .2 gf tfssiswmullll , ,Nurs . . . R? if 4. l ,EL -. M' W? ,, , W, . CHEERLEADERS. Front row: onya Cray, Sonya Walker. Second r. Betsy Smith, Pam Hennessey, Amber Hilburn, Back row: Stephanie Bryant, Heather Hilburn, Kim Lindsey, Kris Chandler. STRIVING FOR EXCELLE CE Cheerleaders Give Their All Competition-every athlete thrives on it, includ- ing the senior high cheer- leaders. Not only did the cheerleaders compete with others, they competed within themselves, working to improve their individual abilities, thus improving the squad's performance as a whole. This struggle to improve individually aided the cheer- leaders in their competition with others. The price to compete ran high. In addi- tion to regular school-day practice, the cheerleaders worked after school two days a week for at least a month before each of their competi- tions, the M.M. Cohn Com- petition and the State Com- petition. While they won no awards, preparing for com- petition gave the cheerlead- N ers the opportunity to contin- ue to enhance their individual skills. Before a competition, we all have to pull together, we can't let any conflict among us affect our performance, said Heather Hilburn, captain. Each cheerleader spent countless hours perfecting her performance for the fans and players. Our practice doesn't end when school does. There are a lot of times when I have had to practice at home, especially when I first started cheering, said Kim Lindsey. The senior cheerleaders gained pride and satisfaction from their accomplishments. The joy they felt about their improvements as individuals and as a whole made the price to compete worthwhile. The moment of competition finally arrived. After weeks of intensive prac- tice, the cheerleaders show off their skills for the judges at the State Com- petition held at l.A. Fair. -1l1- gelilfgji '52 Seniors Cheerleaders

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it iz The cheerleaders' work begins long before the football players' work does on game night. Pam Hennessey, Am- ber Hilburn, and Betsy Smith work to excite the crowd before the football game begins. exfgw, W, ,N ilT-l Sports -- ' E

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Practice makes perfection. The junior cheerleaders attended camp in Dallas, Texas, where their hard work was re- warded with a rating of superior for an overall performance. A SUPER TEAM Victory Bound 5,6,7,8, We want a first down-then we want a touchdown. Tip-it-in, tip it, tip it, tip it in. Many chants were heard when people entered the football stadium or gym for games and pep rallies. The junior cheerleaders showed their school spirit in many ways. They participat- ed in all spirit-related events, even if they were senior high functions. They were always there arousing the spirit. They helped lead the junior Hornet football team to a conference victory with an overall seasonal record of 5-2 for the champi- onship. The girls attended a sum- mer workshop at Southern Methodist University in Dal- las, Texas, where they were awarded a superior ribbon for their overall perfor- mance. From the end of school until camp date rolled around, we practiced every day. When we got to SMU, we didn't expect to do very well, but our hard work paid off and surprised us a1l. said Captain Cathy Cook. We appreciate the support the junior high stu- dents gave us. It helped us and made the job we were sent out to do a lot easier, said Co-Captain Celeste Bowers. With an end to the school year, we were proud of the well deserved victo- ries! said Christine Smith. Sports The junior high cheerleaders show against the LA. Fair War Eagle their spirit at a home football game Hornets won the game 14-8. in s. The