Ashbrook High School - Leaves of Green Yearbook (Gastonia, NC)

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, 4ss M. ua. as nt rovv: Scott Kendrick, Gary lsenhour, Tony Hill, jimmy Vecchiolla, Brian Bridges. Second row: joel Beam inerj, joel Henry, Kevin Fischer, Troy Tyner, David Vlaservich, Darren Bolick, Larry Carpenter lmanagerj, Third :Matt Chesnutt, john Lockett, David Henderson, Derek Bates, jesse james, Lawrence james, joel Stiles, jerry penter lhead coachj. Not pictured: Doug Bowen. Catcher jesse james' arm is as feared on the diamond as it is on the gridiron. Coaching first base is one of the duties required of sophomore players, such as Matt Chesnutt. Q : , c, .AHL A ' gf y , I I ---' 'f W ww, ww' , H llll V Designated hitter joel Stiles, a transfer from - S W-.,:, , T M Cherryville High, fights off an inside pitch. Q. we Team captain joel Henry's experience as a leader and a fine fundamental player helps Ashbrook defeat eventual state champion South Caldwell, Sports!'l85

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Sophomore standout limmy Vecchiolla brings a big hat to the plate for the Creenvvave, hitting 300 plus. Baseball '8 F 0000000 00 00 00 0 J ig I I f l . Alas oPP ' . Caringer 3 6 ' V ' Garinger 1 11 . i ' South Point 3 4 C South Point O 2 : Kings Mtn. 1 O : Asheville O 2 . Hickory 0 4 . Q Freedom 7 11 Q South Caldwell 2 3 W' ' McDowell 4 5 ' ' East Burke 6 7 ' 4 . Huss O 7 ' Q Asheville 7 8 I Hickory 3 8 , . Freedom 19 4 : 1,1 ' South Caldwell 9 4 0 Mfooweii 2 3 0 7 . East Burke 11 4 Q . U95 I 7 . Asheville 5 9 I Q ' ' W Cl ' E ' n 00000000000000 HVGS Hin XDEFIG Ce if- Steady centerfielder Kevin Fischer gives the Wave needed base-running expertise. 1847Sports .af ,

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Why do we need CHEERLEADERS? l'They're something to look at, at football games. -Matt Chesnutt RI like cheerleaders because they keep the band from playing lcharge' 200 times. - Bobby Norman Nl like cheerleaders because they wear little skirts. -Mike Beeler Rl think we need cheerleaders because somebody has to sell ribbons and throw out frisbees at games. -Mike Ross These are some of the views of various students at Ashbrook, but on the other hand, some students see the actual purpose of cheerleaders. Nl think we need the cheerleaders to get school spirit going by involving the stu- dents. -Kim Hasledon RTO me cheerleaders are important be- cause they boost school spirit and give the crowd a uniform way to express their en- thusiasm. -locelyn Minter Rl think cheerleaders are necessary be- cause they get spirit going at school and games and show the students how to have clean fun while cheering the team on. - Randy Dodson l'The 1982 varsity cheerleading squad is one of the best Ashbrook has ever had, says Mr. Mando. instead of the usual Mper- formance by the cheerleaders at pep ral- lies and games, these girls taught chants and did cheers that the crowds can yell along with. The Varsity Cheerleaders were named Grand Champions at UNCC's sum- mer cheerleading camp and received a sec- ond place award at the Cheerwine Cheer- off at Eastland Mall, losing by only W a point to Myers Park High School. Co-captain Leigh jenkins was singled out at UNCC for the title WAII American Cheerleader. -G fl yi Pyramids are a large part of the cheerleaders routine They are great crowd pleasers and can be impressive. Although pyramids have been restricted more this year the cheerleaders have to create some effective pyramids. Miss locelyn Minter, the varsity sponsor, gives instructions to the Creenwave ihlatalie Tindoll before a cheerleading competition at Eastland Mall. I86!Sports The cheerleaders do pom pon spell-outs of var- ious expressions at football games, but they al- ways end with a number 1 for their champion team.