Asotin High School - Panthers Purr Yearbook (Asotin, WA)

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Do you envision pep band as a rootin’ tootin' bunch of musicians? Pep band members work long hours mastering the various songs that they play during half-time of football and basketball games. According to Rae Lynn Madison, The band practices anywhere from 1 hour to as much as 2 hours a day.” Besides playing during halftime games the pep band also marches in parades. The marchers have performed in many parades and participated in many competitions where they placed well. Two outstanding performances were a 1 st place in the Clarkston Christmas parade and also a stupendous I st place at the U of I Music Festival. “It was really exciting winning the many music awards we received this year,” quoted Heidi Faught. With such outstanding musicians at A.H.S. how could we go wrong? 7 7 n § r Upper Right: Brooke Martin has been playing the saxophone many years. The Sax is really an easy instrument to play, commented Brooke. Above: Greg Maes raps another great tune out on his drums during a football game. Pep Band, Left to Right, Back Row: Bryan T., Matt R., Keith H., Brandon B., Kris P., Chris V., Gerard T., Brice B., Rob B., Pat K. 2nd Row: Chris A., Keith W., Marcos D„ Joe P., Derek P., Keith F„ Nathan B., Andrew P., Greg M„ Bruce R„ Clayton M., Lance M., Cody A., and Amy K. 3rd Row: LaAnn C., Christine T., Danyell S., Kim N., Amanda C., Rainy C., Beau W., DiAnn C., and Brooke M. 4th Row: Heidi F., Amy K., Alistaire P., Tricia B., Gayle L., Missy B., Jennifer T., Rae Lynn M., and Liz S. Front Row: Santana G., Kevin S., Brett R., Dawn W., and Shannon A. Playing the Synthesizer is exciting because you can do so many things on it,” said Brice Barnes. 4

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NewCheerleaders Added Spark ,o veteran cheerleaders to improve and liven up squads. First-time leaders for football included Tania Parsons, Lisa Rowland, and Janet Halsey. Rainy Cole, Melanie Dominguez and Becky Surber did well their first cheerleading season during basketball. Looking back, seniors Janet and Tania said, “Cheerlcading is so much fun. I wish 1 would have tried out before.” Shannon added, “Cheerleading is a lot of fun but it does involve work, too.” To get things going and spice up routines, the girls went to a camp put on by NCA at Gonzaga University. The many early, sleepy-eyed, yawning morning practices paid off in perfecting new cheers and dances. Left: “Up with Panther Pride, say Up with Panther Pride! Pep assemblies generated spirit. Bottom Left: “I really enjoyed being a cheerleader, it’s a lot of fun.” — Lisa Rowland. Below: Two shining faces that helped heat us up, Colleen Sullivan and Shannon Ausman as Vem.

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Sideline noise, rowdy crowds, and that special Panther spirit. Look again! Spirit enthusiasm, and all-around excitement filled this year’s pep club with a desire to cheer on their teams to victory. Pep club was the backbone of the school’s spirit. Members dressed up crazy, treated GA’s and CD’s to special treats and decorated lockers during spirit weeks. The groups leaders were Pres., Theresa S.; Vice-Pres., Brent P.: Sec. Treas.. Janet H.; and Rep., Rachellc S. The group was advised by Kathy Bremner. Top, Pep Club, Left to Right, Top Row: Gerard T., Audra A., Kim S., Dee Dee D., Shannon A., Jack C., and Wayne B. 2nd Row: Mike B., Jason R., Lisa R., Michelle M., Tania P., and Mrs. Bremner. 3rd Row: Matt S., Joe B., Kerri M., Angela B., Kammi S., Karen C., and Kristi W. 4th Row: Colleen S., Angie L., Michelle B., Bob-bi Jo J., Jennifer M., Tami B., and Carlin W. Front Row: Brent P., Theresa S., Janet H., Rachelle S., Kimmi B., Melanie B., Kathy S., and Brenda T. Left: Shannon Ausman peps up the crowd during a halftime performance. Above: Pep club members Tami B., Karen C., Angela B., Bobbi Jo J., and Kristi W., get together in the library. According to Karen C., “Being in Pep club gives you a feeling where you can show your spirit and enthusiasm.’’ 5