Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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With pom pons flashing in the sun. Pep Club enter tains the crowds as the fans get up and stretch their legs during half time. Standing bare legged in the slashing cold, the pep club had double duty with the loss of the Las Seelies as they marched during half time in the Las Seelies place. Experiencing the ever present danger of injury. Dee dee Hansen receives comfort after a frightening fall from the top of a towering pyramid. After Jodee Anderson fell into the safety of the cheerleaders' arms below. Deedee fell a bit too soon and fell to the ground, but fortunately only got shook up and the wind knocked out of her. Her cheers resounding through the field. Wendy Earl uses a megaphone to stress victory for the varsity team. Besides just shouting encouragements to fans, the cheerleaders slammed the megaphones on the ground to produce a loud stomp. Spiritleaders • 67

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Peppers Provide Spirit Support the year. There were several reasons why girls went into cheerleading this year. I wanted to become more involved in school spirit, said Lisa Varley. So what better way than being a Pepper?” One thing most of the spirit leaders had in common was fun. They all enjoyed taking part in boost- ing spirit. The Peppers love to go out of town, said Stephanie Babinchak. We love to show other schools that Alta has spirit and we show them exactly what Alta is all about. One problem that some of this year’s spirit leaders may have faced was stage fright, when it seems that whenever we perform in front of people, we get scared. My heart beats so fast, I always goof up, commented Missy Newman, a sophomore cheerleader. Another problem that sometimes arose was the fear of accidents. The varsity cheerleaders and songleaders were con- stantly performing routines that contained some risk. There is a constant fear of injury, said Mary Johnson, especially when you see how high they are.” However, no serious injuries were suf- fered during the year. All cheerleaders and songleaders were required to exercise and Precariously balanced, the cheerleaders and song leaders form their famous pyramid for the crowd at a home football game. Coordination and courage are the main ingredients for the pyramids success. Singing their spirit loud and clear for everyone to hear. Jacquelin Barlow. Jodee Anderson. Susan The- mopson and Heidi Warr put on a great show in front of the student body. The skit was part of a funfilled Homecoming week. prepare against injuries. Despite some problems that came up, the performing ability of spirit organizations this year was not affected. Many accomplishments were made this year, each a result of hard work. The varsity songleaders and cheer- leaders captured many awards in various competitions. Among these were the Out- standing Songleader Squad at the United Spirit Association summer camp in Logan, and the Award of Excellence for the cheer- leaders at their summer camp. Both squads received first place at the Rocky 66 • Spiritleaders Mountain Regionals competition. They later traveled to Orlando, Florida, to take place in national competition. Alta's spirit organizations were nothing to be ashamed of this year. They have all displayed talent and excellence. 1981-1982 will be remembered by those who partici- pated in the spirit organizations this year. Everyone will also remember the spirit leaders of Alta High. by Marcello Hunter Kicking back and relaxing during spare moments. Peppers Diane Griffin. Marianne Dwire, Lisa Varley and Lori Guard, take it easy before getting back to their rigorous schedule. At the top of the world. Jodee Anderson the top man of the pyramid gets into place and is ready to go The cheerleaders took great risks to perform spectacular stunts for the crowds enjoyment during games, half times and assemblies.

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Motivated And Enthusiastic Last year after the elections, the student government candidates who had won were sneaked up on, tied up, gagged, and then a paper sack was thrown over their heads. After this the poor souls were dragged off to a celebration party. But on the way they were pulled over by the police who thought that they were actually being kidnapped. Head Senator Mike Blankenstein related his experience of winning: Bindie Roberts came over to my house and told me I lost; I almost started to cry. Then I found out I really won. I just about died.” But then the new school year started, and the officers found themselves having to deal with a school population of about 2800 and the tons of planning that went into the first couple weeks of school. Al though the duties which were a part of student government may have seemed over whelming at times, the representa- tives still had to find time for homework and class studies as everyone on the coun- cil had to maintain a 3.0 g.p.a. Student Council was more than just fold- ing tickets, making posters, and organizing the morning announcements; taking the criticisms and hassles from students, find- ing good bands for dances, and getting the studentbody excited about a wrestling match when nobody seemed to care, were the real jobs they tended to. But the little rewards made up for the hassles; for in- stance, painting the rock, screaming at the top of their lungs at football games, and knowing that they had tried to make STUDENTBODY OFFICERS: Polly Sieverts — histo- Shawn Whitaker — attorney general. Chuck Cutler rian. Chet Linton — vice president. Bindi Roberts — — president, secretary. Steve Chandler — financial chairman. In a pizza eating contest, officers represented their classes in a Homecoming Week competition. Showing the friendship the student government class members felt for their advisor. Mike Jensen clowns around with Mr. Don Ward. 68 • Student Government