St Matthias High School - Laureate Yearbook (Downey, CA)

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Working To Succeed Pep Squad; Top row - left to right: Araceli Urita, Monica Sanchez, Gloria Vasquez. Elizabeth Vasquez, Maggie Almora, Monica Corona. Veronica Ruiz, Toni Garner, Jovito Martinez, Elvia Munoz, Carolina Ronchetta, Roxanne Herrero. The Pep Squad may well be said to be an offshoot of the cheerleaders because it is in joining this club that members acquire the experience necessary to become a cheerleader. The club, having a total of twelve girls, was led by Susan Martinez, who tried her best to counsel and guide the group. The members, along with the cheer- leaders, cheered and danced to several routines at many of the games, hoping to motivate the team to victory. Toni Garner, a member, enthuses, You really have to be a spirited person, because that is what it ' s all about!

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r. Li 3 H Sk - :«ir % nj ' t Top Row Left-Righf Loreno Lopez, Olga De La Torre, Norma Nova, Sandra De Leon. Martie Rodriguez, Monica Navarro (President). Lourdes Quesodo. Janet Oiguin. Susana Ybarra. Lupe Austin, Nancy Hernandez, Carmen Elenes. Gladys Noronjo. Erika Rodriguez, Rosemary Flores, Carmen Garcia. Virginia Gallo, Mrs Sinni (Moderator) i UIITHOUT ft ' The Best Lettergirl ' s society accepts only the best, end to become a member is a great privilege Eacti year, new members are officially initiated into the club by the present members and so far, there are twenty girls in the organization Activities such as volleyball and basketball are planned by Monica Navarro, the president of the Lettergirl Society These members did not get m scot free, they had to go through a lot of hard work and rigorous training The glory that ' s experienced by Lettergirls is very well deserved because to be a Lettergirl you not only have to be agile and spirited, you must also have the ability to be a leader of enthusiasm Lettergirls are unique, spirited, agile and enthusiastic, all wrapped up in one a?

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Creating Spirit Z -: The cheerleading squad, composed of four members, is the smallest group in the school that stresses spirit and participation. It is not easy to make the squad because it requires much time and dedication, but for many it is an enjoyable experience. It may be a small group, but as captain, Susan Martinez says, It is easier and less complicated to organize a routine with a smaller number, The cheerleaders ' mam goal was to represent the school spirit and unity at many of the games and pep rallies They tried to do this by organizing vibrant routines that captivated the spectator ' s attention All in all the group isn ' t as tiny as it seems, because it sure has a lot to say about itself. 1 Members of GAA and Pep Squad gather around tor a brief meeting 2 Several Pep Squad members transmit spirit at many of the games 3 Everyone feels the heat and beat of the cheer- leaders 4 A view from the Good Year Biimp of the school s campus 5 Carmen Garcia leads a cheer at a home gome