Watchung Hills Regional High School - Lenape Yearbook (Warren, NJ)

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Leading the Way! Each season brings about a different group of girls at- tempting to make the cheerleading squads. This years varsity basketball cheerleaders were chosen from a group of spirited girls who wished to instill energy and en- thusiasm in the fans. Led by advisor Barbara Spencer and co-captains Collette Armenti and Kristen Stift, the squad accompanies the varsity basketball team to home and away games. At the start of the season co-captain Kristen Stift represented the girls at a county-wide conference for athletic leaders on December thirteenth. Kris and Collette. along with the remaining squad members, create cheers and acrobatic routines to entertain and uplift the crowd. When asked to comment upon her girls, Mrs. Spencer replied, tiThese students give their all to supporting the team. Without them the gym would seem empty. The War- rior players certainly appreciate the zeal of the squad. a t AME G t t . The 1987 Junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders. Varsity and J. V. Cheerleaders The 1986-87 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders work to en- courage enthusiasm among the players. the crowds, and themselves. Under the leadership of advisor Mrs. Barbara Spencer the squad practices methods of cheering which enables them to look and work better together. Tiffany Luy and Elizabeth Rachmiel, co-captains of the fourteen member squad, create cheers with the help of the other girls. During the pep rally, held to open the winter sports season, the J.V. squad energetically involved the student body in cheering on the teams. Their spirit and support was evident at each J.V. boys' basketball game this year. The Varsity Cheerleaders make their first ap- pearance at the winter sports pep-rally. Activities 185

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Varsity Cheerleaders Enjoy Season This year's Varsity Football Wanic, Kim Pfeiffer, Donnalee Laing, Throughout the football $6381 Cheerleaders, advised by Jill Miller, Kristin Stift, and Nancy Skordinski. In squad not only led the fans in consisted of senior co-captains preparing for the demanding skills of but also assisted in the weekl Debbie Bruno and Cathy Coghan. the season, the squad attended a football breakfast and decora Other members of the squad summer camp in Pennsylvania for players' locker room. Despite included: Michele Costanzo, Cheryl four da 5. During this time the girls cold weather and rainy days, Caldaro, Julie Currie, Brigette Beers, Iearne pyramid techniques, cheers, cheerleaders still enjoyed sup Michelle Goodes, Stephanie and most importantly teamwork. the Watchung Hills Warriors. Johnson, Karen Flood, Monica Mr ,L ' 4 M The1986 Varsity FootballCheerleaders. Debbie Bruno, K'iSti Stift U Michele Costanzo flanked b co- captains Cindy Coghan and ebbie Julie Currie,Michele Costanzo, Bruno show their form during one of Co han tback row at the bonf the many cheers. of t 9 first football game. . j ' , J.V. Co-Captains Liz Rachmiel, Jen Hard Work Page Off Thewes, and Kerry Caffrey. u;'l When asked how co-captains Kerry Caffrey. Liz Rachmiel and . t. , . . , . -- ,1 Jen Thewes enjoyed their position, they replied, 'llt takes great The 1935 Junior Varsity Foam Cheerleading s dedication and hard work to be in charge of many girls. As the season progressed the l'oneness of the Junior Varsity squad became obvious to the fans and players. The remainin members: Jackie LaBella, Deana Peluso, Kristine Geissel, Tracy erez, Lori Cilino, Tiffany Lu , Christine Stefandl, Jennifer Schumann, Vicki Koehne, Mandy teinert and Kristi Kilkenny all enthusiastically participated in the activities of the squad. For instance, during the summer the girls held a car wash to raise money to buy sneakers. The 14 member squad learned much from one another. Their talents and camaraderie made them one of Watchung Hills best J.V. squads, said advisor Barbara Spencer.

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Michelle Roberto. President. The French Club has been very ac- tive in the past year under advisory of Mrs. Chavalier. Michelle Roberto, president, and Marie Ivanov, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, were busy with a foreign exchange program. For three weeks students from the Lycee Jules Ferry in Paris visited. They were abIe to see the historical areas of Philadelphia as well as New York City. The club also put together an exchange so our students may go to France. During the year the club also worked on fund raising for a scholarship to be given out at the end of the year for a senior who has excelled in French, whether or not he or she belongs to the French Club. A niluibina French Club Plays Host . Y .- 3 mewh ,- w 2 on and her exchange student during the exchange dinner. Kelley McMah Jennifer Winslow getting to know her student. A French exchange student 9 American dinner.