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

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RALLYI SUPPGRT CHEERLEADERS I THE THICK GF PREPARATIG S From tryouts in the spring to basketball games in the winter, cheerleading proved to be a year round sport. Not only did the cheerleaders support various teams at athletic events, they also sponsored other ac- tivities. The first Puttin' on the Hits competition was directed by the cheerleaders and the TAG clas- ses. There was also the preparation for the new recruits who would com- pete for squad positions in the spring. Being a cheerleader wasn't al- ways a joy. Long hours were spent in practice, both for games and clinics, and extra responsibilities fell to the girls in addition to rousing fans to support the teams. Signs, spirit cups, and intricate routines had to be produced for each pep assembly. Some weeks are harder than others to excite everyone for the game, but you can never get down about it. Overall, it's a lot of hard work, but worth it in the end, said captain Mi- chelle McBride. Whether they were rousing the crowd or sponsoring activities, the junior cheerleaders led an active life. With these activities, the cheerlead- ers' duty to support the Hornets kept them busy all year. Going through the motions with ecstatic smiles, Kim Colclasure and Christy Haynie perform as newly cho- sen members of the junior high cheerleading squad. Thirteen girls were selected at tryouts held in March to support the junior Hornets and rally them to victo- ry. Junior Cheerleaders

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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

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We were proud to be able to fly to SMU for camp. It was my first flight and I was extremely nervous. The girls managed to build my confi- dence at the airport, and it wasn't so bad, said Ashley Phelps. Participating in the Arkansas Sta te Fair Parade has become a tradition for both the drill team and the cheerleaders. Stepping it up in the parade are mem- bers Amy McGowan, Sherri McGhee, and Kelly Haynes. STINGERETTES: Front row: Amy Hogan, 2nd Lt., LaNae Jackson, Co-Captaing Jamie Wheat, Captain, Ashely Phelps, lst Lt., Rhonda McHughes, 3rd Lt.. Second row: Tina McKee, Michelle Ezell, Amy McGowan, Cathy Barker, Terri Marcum, Beth Shef- field, Dana Reh, Juli Sedberry, Lisa Endsley. Back row: Sherri McGhee, Sandy Kelly, Kelly Haynes, Chrystie Hardwick, Amanda Dollarhide, Nora Crone, Pam Hatchett, Amy Thompson, Stephanie Hayden. , Q ,ri r M ' I H am w-w- - ' - For the Halloween pep assembly, the Drill Team per- formed a routine to The Big Bad Wolf. Amy Hogan and Chrystie Hartwick dressed up as Grandma and the wolf for the performance. The drill team helps raise spirit at games by cheering with the cheerleaders. Despite the cold temperatures at the homecoming game, the drill team supports the Hornets. 54 Sports , . an-gg. ., ' ' , -fe.-.Mr , ' V. ' -.if-W 3 K.. .F I ' it --u U itllad intent ii , Q - Q 1