Slatington High School - Reflections Yearbook (Slatington, PA)

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Carol Beil Donna Sommer, Shelly Frantz, Cindy Miller, Rhonda Davies, Jenny Farber, Tammy Herzog, Stephanie Bishop, May Bechtel. Co Captains Rhonda Davies and Jenny Farber (shown below) groomed a relativly inexperi- enced group of mostly freshman into a bright spirited, peppy, cheering squad. Their ex- treme enthusiasm sparked a first place trophy and spirit award at a prestigious cheering camp. High jumping, clever routines and bright smiles have appealed to our student body at pep rallies and games as these girls achieved a togetherness. Carol Beil (left) and Shelly Frantz (right) exhibit spirited maneuvers as they broadcast Bulldogs Bite is Dynamite, at a football pep rally. Our J.V.'s are looking forward to a successful competition in Doylestown, in March. These girls are preparing cheers for different cate- gories. With that experience behind them, our J.V. squad will be out there leading cheers and showing you what spirit is all about. Actions Cheerleaders 27

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FRONT ROW: Cindy Babyak, Stephanie Dillard, Kim Farber, Terrie Reinl- heimer, MIDDLE ROW: Nancy Edwards, Sheila Evert, Joann Bechtel, BACK ROW: Debbie Schliecher. This year Kim Farber and Debra Schleicher led the funky-soul beat of new chants and up- to-date cheers. A variety of unusual skits added zest to our pep rallies. Coach Snell was honored and perhaps graciously embarras- sed In a This is Your Life, routine. The Time Machine amused the student body as Kim Farber (right) shows the first cave-like cheer- leader. Above both squads try to get it together at a basketball game with smile, volume, kicks and enthusiasm. Joann Bechtel (left) shows what spirit the squad has at pep rallies. Always keeping their smiles and enthusiasm, they kept spirit alive through the victories and defeats. Upon entering competition the girls created a dynamite one-minute cheer packed with gymnastics as well as partner stunts. Determination, spirit and drive is the motto of this group of girls. 26

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SCHOLASTIC This year, the third year of our Scholastic Scrimmage Team, was the most successful ever. Approx- imately twenty students auditioned for spots on the team. Advisor Edith Roeder reduced the contestants to eight for an assembly. Finally, seniors Charles Evans and Tom Yenser, juniors Marc Swartz and Tom Evans, and alternate Alan Beil were selected for the contest. The first competition against Ca- tasaqua was an easy victory, but the second contest Bethlehem Catholic, our principal's alma mater, seemed impossible. The ensuing win entitled the team to a free dinner paid by Mr. Labdik. Next, the team advanced to the quarter finals where they were defeated by a strong Emma us squad. As one spectator at the shows stated: It seemed that we had the best team, and they repre- sented our school well. scRimmnGE Early in November a group of concerned teachers met to evaluate a list of juniors and seniors who would be honored in the annual National Honor Society invitation assembly. As usual those chosen were judged on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The reaction of the students who were chosen varied greatly. When asked their reactions, several new members showed a could-care-less attitude about the whole thing. One dissenter who refused the honor offered his opinion of NHS: It is not an honor because it is unfair to those who really do deserve it. One senior replied, It is a good way of giving recognition to those who are worthy of it. Another senior, chosen in his junior year said, It is some- thing colleges and employers often consider important on your record. Many students were left wondering what this organization does after the assembly. Besides spending a day at Lehigh University along with other area high schools, the society has no other functions. However, the advisor, Mr. Canning, explained that, Other activities had been tried in past years. Experiments with tutoring and student related activities failed because most of the members were involved in other activities, which helped put them on the honor society, thus they had no extra time for these programs. The advisor also feels that these attempts may have been successful had he been more demanding and would like to improve the image of the National Honor Society. KNEELING: Scott Shoemaker, Tom Yenser, Monique Rex, Sally Pfeiffer, Cindy Bishop, Sheila Evert, Janice Polakovics, Marc Grammes, Trudy Kelchner, Kathy Roberts, STANDING: Cathi Harwi, Denise Richmond, Debbie Peters, Kevin Kester, Mark Swartz, Wally Minnich, Tracy Carlton, Tim Ernst, Patty Eby, Michele Hallman, Sharon Rex, Linda Blose, Debbie Schleicher, Sherry Blose, Terri Reinheimer, Cindy Babyak, Rhonda Davies, Janie Hunsicker, MISSING: Joann Bechtel. 28