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

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F1 A. A, f -4. .1 Nl 980 4 SENIOR CHEERLEADERS Front row: Paige Coney, Bowers, Kris Chandler, Jennifer Blake, Pam Hennes- Stephanie Bryant, Amber Hilburn, Keli Langford. sey. Back row: Sonya Walker, Jennifer Ardoin, Celeste Perfection: It was on every girl? mind as she concen- trated to be the best at State Competition. A trophy for lst place for their division capped the perform- ance at .l.A. Fair. 'iz 'K-,.-.rr W if C t f I School spirit is very importantg by cheer- ing I hope I'm doing my part. I hope it helps ' to raise spirit for everyone else. It feels good when I know I'm getting a reaction out of the crowd, said Keli Langford. Senior Cheerleaders 5 'I

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THE DRIVI FURCE DESIRE AND DEDICATIO For the senior high cheerlead- ers, Gimme an I-I was often re- placed by Gimme a break. I don't think I realized how much work was involved when I made it in tenth grade. Every Tuesday and Thursday we prac- ticed till around 6:00. When com- petition time came around, or when we just oouldn't get a certain step right, our practice time in- creased to every day and some- times even during lunch. Our work didn't stop there, though. We still had to make signs, decorate the fieldhouse, and make treats for the football players every Friday. It wasn't easy, but when we came in second in the state competition, all the practice was worth it, said Pam Hennessey. Success started at camp in Pensacola, Florida. The cheerlead- ers earned first runner-up overall, the spirit stick, and a superior rating. Also, Kris Chandler was chosen as an All-American Cheerleader. This honor gave Kris a chance to fly to Hawaii to perform at the Aloha Bowl. The cheer- leaders' success continued through the year. VVhen state competition came around, they placed first in their division. They then went on to the fi- nals and were ranked second place overall in the state. This opened up a spot for them in the National Cheer- leading Competitions in Orlando, Flor- ida. In order to go, the cheerleaders had to raise the money. Many busi- nesses in the area donated money. The cheerleaders also raised the money by selling balloons and by sponsoring a pie throwing event. As sponsor Mrs. Janet Lawrence often said, Desire, dedication, and a winning attitude are what I preach most. These three things are what made the girls so successful this year. Q- BL'-I' Maumelleis Fourth ol July Parade was the scene Excitement lilled the air during the Arkansas State of celebration and the cheerleaders were there to Cheerleaders Championship as Sonya Walker and Pam join in and wish America a happy birthday, too. Hennessey proudly display the source of their happi- ness. The squad placed second in State Competition. 50 Sports

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Encouraging the junior Hornet lans to show their spirit, Karon Henry performs the Col Fight! Win! chant along with fellow cheerleaders. Belorehand, the girls awarded the most spirited with a decorated spirit cup filled with candy. The Fourth of July Parade in Maumelle was a good opportunity for the junior cheerleaders to present themselves for the first time as a new squad. F 4 I was really excited about my second year in cheerleading. When I decided to go out for co-captain, I was pretty nervous. We had to be in- I terviewed by the principals! Being co-captain was a big responsibility, but it felt good to know I was sup- porting our school, said Kim Col- clasure. .K tk L..xc. a M r .IUNIQR CHEERLEADERS. Front row: Michele Henry, Lori Johns. Back row: Melissa Hayden, Stacie McBride, Kim Colclasure. Second row: Jennifer Mills, Blake, Christy Haynie, Melissa Lamey. Abby Young, Jennifer Hogan, Michelle Hill, Karon 5 2 Sports I