Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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 i wwttiifli't. i The rigoroue schedule and tiring routines took their toll on Jinger Strongberg and Sheri Billings at the State game. Looks aren’t everything; the spirit- leaders cheered through rain or shine. Pitrice Boshard Jinger Strongberg Shannon O’neil Monica Franz Karen Hardcastle Julie Barron Susie Butler Heidi Worthen Sheri Billings Shannon Thompson Renae Rhoden In the “snake pit” of Jordan, the cheerleaders again show their skill. 60 ■ Spiritleaders

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Watching with great anticipation. Performing cheera along with the Mischell Mattinson awaits the out- cheerleaders, the peppers helped to come of a suspenseful football game raise school spirit. PEP CLUB: Row 1: Mischell Mattin- son. Annette Christensen. Tiffany Rapp. Colleen Buniva. Lisa Scow. Stacy Ross Row 2: Suzanne Christen- sen. Jody Anderson. Carolyn Kirby. Louana Larkin. Amanda Hansen. Stacy Dow. Betsy Hintze. Market Crosgrove. Bonnie Croft. Kim Hol- brook. Kenna Ashby. Tori Foster Row 3: Jorgan Condie. Stephanie Nelson. Lisa Wadium. Andrea Platt. Lisa Nie- vaard. Mindy Larson. Tiffany Woods. Diane Rasmussen. Heidi Larsen Pep Club ■ 59

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] Superiority Is Their Cry 1 more ‘head cheerleaders” called ‘co-captains’. The change al- lowed more girls to experience leadership and help with the planning and decision making. Taking a braak, The spiritleaders dis- cuss their next cheer Flexibility and steadiness were re- quired to build this flashy half-time pyra- mid Slick pyramids were one of the main reasons for their superiority. The traditional kickoff cheer was always popular with the crowd. Precision, accuracy, and professionalism have been the reputed attributes of Alta’s varsity cheerleaders and song- leaders from day one. and as usual the spiritleaders lived up to expectations. Attendance at training camps, determina- tion. and practice throughout the summer made the cheers and songs a much appreciat- ed asset during the sport sea- sons. In November they com- peted in the Rocky Mountain Regional Competition at the University of Utah, and for the second time, they placed first, qualifying for national compe- tition in Florida. Despite the tragic death of Robin Clarke late in the summer, they pulled together and became a com- plete success. One factor af- fecting their performance may. have been the addition to two Spiritlaadara ■ 61