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

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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

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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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MARCHI G TG A N BEAT DRILL TEAM PRESSES ON The bright yellow and purple matching practice uniforms for the drill team outwardly represented the changes made on the squad. The matching shirts symbolized the uni- ty of the squad and the bright colors showed the vitality of the drill team, said Juli Sedberry. The Stingerettes began their learning with long days of practice even before school started. The Stingerettes attended summer camp at SMU in July where they learned different types of routines such as jazz, prop Cpom pons, etc.J, novelty, kick, and military. While at camp they were taught marching drills and commands. The Stingerettes were involved in many competitions and fared well. In order to be a successful Sting- erette one must be talented as well as dedicated. Camp was a lot tough- er than we expected. We were up at 6:00 and didn't stop learning, performing, and practicing until 10:80 and 11:00 at night. Everyone was so sore that they could hardly walk, but when we flew home to Lit- tle Rock we all felt better, said Jamie Vlfheat, Captain. The Sting- erettes had a new co-sponsor, Mrs. Karen Allen, former captain of the UCA drill team, who joined Mrs. Sandra Thomas. I 'K 2 M'-L3 iw .,.,.,..inw' 'UQ 'ff' ' , A1 K., .f 43.91 , V, SM K. .Y N, W 4 I