Assumption High School - Assumption Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Chccrlcodcrs take to the sides at the Homecoming pep rally as Phil Menke presents the senior tape Sophomore Cheerleaders. Front Row: Michelle Hintze. Second Row: Chris Kellenberger, Aimee McCollum, Nicole Fager Third Row: Cheri McLen- nand, Mary Tandeski, Katie Klein, Heather Fuller, Jenny Hawley Bock Row: Lori Bressanelli. fall cheerleading 149

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As victory comes in the West playoff game, sen- iors Michele Huber, Chris Crouch and Angie Bor- mann celebrate. inspired by Victory With new cheers and a new coach, the fall cheerleaders, were better than ever, said sen- ior Sue Timmerman. The entire varsity squad along with two soph- omores attended the University of Iowa Sports School for cheerlead- ing. This, coupled with practice over the summer gave them a great start on the year. During camp, they learned new tech- niques that were helpful in building pyramids along with a variety of new cheers. I will never forget camp, especially running stairs at 1 a.m., commented senior Peggy Chupka. Under the new guidance of Mrs. Lynn Keck, squads practiced ev- ery morning in the summer and mornings after school started. Freshman tryouts were held later. It was a lot of work at first be- cause we tried out on Monday and had a game on Thursday, ex- plained freshman Shelley Knittel. School spirit was led by cheer- leaders, not only at games, but also at school. During the football season, their enthusiasm was “This was the most ex- citing season I’ve ever cheered for. Our whole squad really had a great time together!” Varsity captain, Michele Huber ’87 shown throughout the school by colorful banners. The varsity squad was often seen decorating the bus before games. We never gave up hope for our team! re- plied sophomore Mary Tandeski. Varsity cheerleaders. Front Row: Lori Arguello, Karrie Pohlmann, Lisa Arguello Middle Row: Angie Bormonn, Ann Volz, Chris Crouch. Back Row: Katrino Merritt, Peggy Chupka, Michele Huber, Chrissy Harris Freshman cheerleaders. Front Row: Shelly Knit- tel, Jenny Wiebler, Karrie Schloemer. Middle Row: Colleen Cox, Juli Bressonelli, Maggie Ploehn. Back Row: Karla Gallagher, Julie McGart, Jill Fitzpatrick, Jenny Arguello, Katie Nash. 148 fall cheerleading

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rah! yeah! Knights! Vorsity Wrestling Cheerleaders. From the bottom Colleen McDevitt, Trade Naumon, Mary Claire Hart, Molly Otting, Montse Merritt. The cheerleaders had a lot of enthusiasm and they really got the crowd going ' said Missy McGi- vern. The cheerleaders' job was to build up the team's confidence. We had fun practicing new stunts and we got along great with our guys,'' said varsity captain, Mi- chelle Huber. Male cheerleaders have been in the scene now for three years and everyone seems to really enjoy them. This gave the guys a chance to try something that the girls have a lot of fun doing. They practiced at least once a week and by com- ing early and practicing before the games. Varsity wrestling cheerleader, Molly Otting said, It was interest- ing because we were able to meet a lot of people and if we happened to not be able to cheer at a meet, the wrestlers encouraged us to come to the next one. They made us feel wanted.'' The cheer- leaders' coach, Mrs. Lynn Keck, kept herself busy coaching the girls, even during her pregnancy. The freshmen were great sup- porters of our games, stated sophomore cheerleader, Aimee McCollum. The cheerleaders used a lot of energy even though they often cheered to a small crowd. Because there was only one squad of freshmen and sophomore “Without Assumption cheerleaders, girls’ ba- sektball wouldn’t be what it is today.” — Marty Reyhons. cheerleaders, they had many games to cheer for. They had to cover girls and boys' basketball and wrestling meets. “Cheering was a lot of fun with crowd sup- port, but when they did not get into it, it was difficult, said Karrie Pohlmann. Senior Basketboll Cheerleaders. Front row: Sue Timmerman, Angie Bor- mann, Michelle Huber, Kelly Gerety, Peggy Chupka. Back row: Robb Zohlmann, Joe O'Brien, John Logan, Dale Klein, Doug Stanger Junior Basketball Cheerleaders. Chris Horns, Sheila Kmttel, Lori Arguello, Lisa Arguello, Karrie Pohlmann. 150 winter cheerleading