Astoria High School - Zephyrus Yearbook (Astoria, OR)

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RALLY SQUAD Pictured from left to right; Cynthia Hoff, Marilyn Ransom, Maureen David- Matthews. In the third row from left to right are: Joyce Johnson, Darlene Alio, son. in the second row from left to right are: Trudy Schenk, Billie Ann Lempea, Bill Haggbloom, Leroi Bell, Jack Kelly. Patsy Stangland, JoAnn Leeper. Charlotte Anderson, Nancy Johnson, Connie Winterstein, Beverly Bray, Joanie Pep, sportsmanship and leadership —those were the characteristics of all members in the Rally organization this year. Newly reorganized to consist of three girls, the varsity rally squad was in charge of handling the crowds at all games. They were directed by their adviser, Mr. Bush. Main purpose of the group was to inspire pep, encourage school spirit and lead cheers at all games, rallies and pep assemblies. Working under the direction of Mr. Hamid Withnell, music supervisor and with the new Astoria high school pep band, the varsity rally squed intro¬ duced new musical yells and forma¬ tions along with the regular yells. Leading the squad was Yell Queen Marily n Ransom. One of the highlights for the var¬ sity squad was participation in the district 10 basketball tourney held at Tillamook. Triumphant there on the hardcourt, the basketball squad moved to Eugene for the state tournament. Rally squad members went along. Leading the Junior Varsity and Fin- gerling cheers at games this year were the Freshman and Sophomore rally squads. They also lead their classes in competition during pep assemblies. 20

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PEPSTERS JOYC ' K SRBBOKf! Putting the PEP in school games, rallies and assemblies is the job of the AHS Pepsters. Organized in the spring of 1952 the group functions at all home games leading songs and in generally stirring up enthusiasm for Astoria ' s sports gladiators. In add ition the group cooperates with the Rally Squad on matters con¬ cerning school spirit at games and pep rallies and are also called upon to help make decisions regarding policy. Other duties of the group include wearing of uniforms on each Friday, and to take an active part in pep rallies. School spirit is another of their responsibilities. The uniform consists of a purple sweater with a white skirt. On the back of each sweater the Pep¬ sters wear one letter from the word Astoria. Only seven girls may belong to Pep¬ sters. Every girl in the junior and senior class, however, is eligible for try-out. The members for this year are Barbara Hilao, Carol Basel, Joanne Lindstrom, Jeanne Sauer, Julie Sim¬ mons, Myrna Luxton, Evelyn Nelson and Joyce Seeborg. Joyce Seeborg was elected at a special election this year to replace Myrna Luxton who left AHS. Mr. Bush, principal, is adviser for the group.