Aviation High School - Talon Yearbook (Redondo Beach, CA)

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First Lifulenant Sue Cunuver looks to Drill Tcani sponsor Mrs. Merrill-Lcc Wyatt and Second Lieutenant Kathy Mahan for ap- proval of her new stance. An apprehensive Irene Trejo, flanked by equally tremulous Chris Heintz and Cheryl Kaulukukui, awaits the sound of the gun and the start of the performance. S. Snider, J. X ' arnado, J. Michael, B. Casey, K. Yost, (seventh row) : M. Jurgens, I. Trejo, C. Kaulukukui, J. McMillan, J. McDonough, K.Wilcock, M. Sloan, M. Palm, C. Leathers, and L. Park. To the strains of the National . nthem, Drill Team pays tribute to the .Xinerican flag, as anuthe Falcon football season is initiated.

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Showing ufl lluai lu-w uniloiins die Diill I laui iiiiiubLTS (Inst row) ; K. Mahan, C. Chandler, S. Conover. (second row): D. George, C. Kollios, C. Bates, T. Loop, M, Parker, L. Lytic, M. Linville, D. Pciffer, S. Topel, K. Poh, (third row) : D. Cawagas, W. Sniutzler, K. Martin, D. Fitzgerald, M. Kim, P. Oaksford, N. Noble, T. Johnson, F. McFaiLuid, J, Haiiii. [Unnlh r..w;; S. Andcison, J. Ljifoon, D. Jerand, L. Devitt, D, Greear, C. Wolfe, K. Barry, P. Rogers, D. Gar- ner, M. Biuhan. (fifth rowl: J. Schwartz, J. Johnston, T. Waddcll, P. Paton, S. Holmgren, J. Hastings, J. Sanborn, K. Topel, N. Zirbel, C. Hickney. (sixth row) : J. Neal, C. Heintz, L. Ward, D. McDonough, During a break in jnaclice. Drill out their problems. ask |u(■Mi.■n Aten-hut, atcn-hut, one-two! punctuated by four whistle blasts, is a familiar sound to the 6 i;irls on Aviation ' s Drill Team. Under the direction of Mrs. Merrill-Lee Wyatt. these girls work 19 hours a week to create, organize, and perfect a li ely half-time show. The Drill Team has presented many outstanding .shows this season, one of which brought the festi ity and color of Mex- ico to life through the music of the Tiajuana Brass. The Pirate and Stripper themes also ranked high on the list of favorites. This year ' s Drill Team captain, Claire Chandler, found her.self indebted to her first and second lieuten- ants. Sue Cono er and Kathy Mahan, for their en- thusiastic attitude and creativit . ' I ' hey. in turn, point to the 60 troopers in the ranks as the core of the group ' s success.

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Still smiling after enduring the trials and reaping the rewards of the 1967 season are Pep Club members S. Stelter, J. Kaulukukui, C. Hooper, R. N ' eeper, T. Getchius, A. Serrano, D. Ingram, D. BoUaert, J. Spencer, S. Van Bramer, D. Schlueter, S. Stanficld, D. Porter, J. Curtis, and I. Perez. Pep Club Crowd ' s Enthusiasm Spurs Big Team Effort Ve e got spirit. Let ' .s hear it. Falcons, SPIRIT! This oft-heard yell of Aviation ' s viva- cious Pep Club illustrates their goal: to generate school spirit. Through the help of sponsor Mrs. Merrill-Lee VVyatt and their own determination they pioneered new formations, routines, and tech- niques to help them in promoting that spirit. . nothcr innovation was the return of the .school mascot, Freida the Falcon (alias Chris Raybon), whose brightly colored costume added much to games and rallies. Song and yell leaders attended a summer camp in Redlands, where they learned many of their new skills. They spent one week working out with other Pep Club members from all over California. Songs, and even the Flag twirlers. in the tradition of the old West dance hall girl, have performed together and displayed high kicks and splits. The cheer leaders have been fantastic, said Mrs. Wy- att. This is evidenced by the fact that they have incorporated acrobatics into their many new yells. We did somersaults, hand stands, and even cart- wheels. said Pep Club Chairman, Sheri Van Bramer. ... 4, 3, 2, 1-Squish em! This popular new yell performed by the cheer leaders added a note of suspense to the weekly perform- ance. ud m