Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

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J.V. Cheerleaders: Front Row—J. Brown and D. Williamson, captain. Back Row— R. Steffens, P. Johnson, and D. Cameron, captain. Wrestlers receive horseshoe and wish of luck from the Pep Club before they go to sectionals. To Right: Basketball Cheerleaders—Top to Bottom—P. Conrad, K. Stanley, C. Rodgers, D. Weber, and C. Holoday, captain. Below: Wrestling Cheerleaders— V. Vanderbur, captain, L. Wohlleber, K. Kopp, C. Herchenbach, and C. Holaday. 19

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AHS PEP-SET Football Cheerleaders: Top Row—V. Vanderbur, L. Wohlleber, C. Holaday, C. Herchenbach, K. Kopp. Bottom Row—C. Holaday, C. Rodgers, P. Conrad, K. Stanley, D. Weber. Behind the flashing scenes on the foot- ball field, wrestling mat or basketball court, a set of sparkling AHS students con be seen leoding the crowd in cheers. Who are the members of this pep set? They are the AHS Cheerleaders—varsity football, varsity basketball, varsity wrestling, and J.V. cheerleaders. These four groups of students can always be seen backing the Spartans and Spartanettes no matter if luck seems to be with them or not. Their motto seems to be never say die. Last summer most of the cheerleaders attended a clinic. They brought back many new cheers and ideas, which they performed successfully throughout the year, under the guidance of Mrs. Bromert. These people pepper-uppers instill a standing, proud and untouchable strong spirit in the home of the Spartans. They use their talents in skits, posters, pep meetings, and so on. All of these projects are time consuming and many come and go without a word of thanks. So why do these pepsters do them? Well, maybe it's because they want to prove that AHS does have spirit, but more likely be- cause they are so proud to represent the Anita Spartans and Spartanettes. Such spirit boasted our football boys to an undefeated season.

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ROW 1: R. Turner, T. Barber, H. DeRocher, C. Watson, D. Pollock (Honorable Mention Guard), P. Cassell, K. Smith, S. Dorsey, D. Heath, M. Barnes, D. Wahlert, J. Stanley; ROW 2: G. Ohms, A. Tierney, R. Watson (All-Conference Line-backer), M. Fay, J. Stanley, G. Harris, D. Wahlert (Honorable Mention Center, SWI Honorable Mention), D. Heath (All Conference End, IDPA, Honorable Mention ALL-STATE), W. Kelloway (Honorable Mention Halfback), K. Kelloway (Honorable Mention Halfback), D. Wil- liamson, J. Mai lander (All-Conference Quarterback, SWI Honorable Mention); ROW 3: D. Miller (Manager), N. Pash, B. Beaver, D. Karns (Honorable Mention Guard), G. Walters, T. Reed (A 11-Con fere nee Tackle), J. Blazek (All-Conference Specialist, SWI Guard), K. Kopp, M. Johnson (Honorable Mention Halfback), R. Heaton (Honorable Mention End), P. Mai lander (All-Conference End, SWI End, Honorable Mention ALL-STATE), B. Wohlleber, R. Aggen (Manager). The most outstanding feature of the 1971 -72 Sparton football team was not their 9-0 record, but the manner in which they attained that cherished goal. The Spartans did not just win every game, they annihilated nearly every op- ponent that took the field against them. The following facts prove that point. The Spartans: 1) outscored opponents 374-37; 2) held opponents to 100 yards per game while gaining nearly 400; 3) allowed opponents only 1.7 yards per rushing play while averaging over 5 yards; 4) gained over 200 yards per game in passing alone; 5) held 6 of 9opponents scoreless; and 6) broke or tied 23 conference records. The interior line of the Spartans has to be recognized as the most im- proved portion of the squad. These individuals, Tim Reed, Rod Watson, Doug Karns, Dennis Wahlert, and Kelvin Kopp, although outweighed by every opponent, outhustled and outhit all of them. This line opened holes for one of the best backfields in Anita football history. Halfbacks Mike Johnson and Warren Kelloway provided the outside speed while John Blazek got the tough yards up the middle. Johnson and Kelloway were backed up by a pair of halfbacks that kept the Spartan machine moving when injuries plagued the starters. To Bill Wohlleber and Randy Heaton goes a large por- tion of the credit for Anita's outstanding season. Little can be said that hasn't already been noted about Anita's passing game. It has been strong for the last two years but was strengthened by the addition of the strong ground attack. Another factor which obviously im- proved the passing game was the return of split-end Dennis Heath. Dennis was surpassed only by teammate Paul Mai lander in receptions in the Little Seven Conference. Jim Mailander directed the offensive attack and gained recognition as one of the top quarterbacks in Southwest Iowa. Defense played an important role in this year's successful season. As earlier mentioned, Anita held 6 of their 9 opponents scoreless. The key was again the aggressive linemen, Dave Pollock, Neal Pash, Tim Reed, Rod Watson, and Doug Kams. The linemen were backed by tough hitting line- backers and an extremely quick secondary. Last, but certainly not least, was the cooching staff. Head coach Ron Johnson obviously had the material, but he utilized that material to its fullest extent to make this perfect season possible. Bob Jackson assisted in cooching the varsity and also had the job of preparing the frosh-soph grid- ders for future varsity competition. Glenn Hartley acted as scout for the Spartans and Dove Boldt took game films. Overall, 1971-72 Spartan football will long be remembered as a success- ful and rewording experience by players, coaches and fans. SPARTANS CLAIM CROWN 8 Asst. Coach Bob Jackson Head Coach Ron Johnson 20 17363587