Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

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IIIC YCSUILS Ui LVYUULS Ldllitf dlltj Ultz' new 1980-1981 pep-squad was chosen, Practices began and the days counted down until camp. Gathering in Sacramento, the girls found their abilities put to test. As they learned and worked, the four days seemed to Hy by as the end of camp came. But the pep- squad returned home with more than memories. The varsity cheerleaders were awarded a superior trophy and all the superior ribbons possible. The junior varsity cheerleaders were also given high rating ribbons. The pom pom squad received excellent and superior ribbons. The mascots were awarded a spirit certihcate along with high rating ribbons. The pom pom and cheerleading squads together received the spirit stick to take home. School began and the Panther football season started. Motivating the crowd under the new lights, the spirit released by the crowds sent the team off to a winning season, As the football season ended, the pep-squad brought forth more spirit, this time t.o cheer on the Panther basketball team, The Rio Vista tournament opened the season and the pep-squad faithfully supported the Panthers to a third place standing. The squad returned with the spirit trophy awarded to only one group out of eight other schools. The league games started, and rooting for both the girls and boys teams, the pep-squad led the Panther packs to another winning season. Spring came and new sports began. The pep-squads' days were hlled attending and supporting baseball, track, swimming, and girls' softball teams. The enthusiasm continued, and the school year came to an end, but the spirit created by this year's pep-squad would carry on for the years to follow. The year had been filled with frustrations, worries, the thrills of winning, and the disappointments of losing. The long, hard practices of creating and learning paid off each time the school gathered at the rallies and games and the school united with spirit. The responsability and leadership, sometimes unappreciated, but through all the tolerance and exasperation, the pep- squad had fun and good times together that will always be remembered. 40-Pep Squad X If f Ng- 8 pf , BH PEP CLUB

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JAZZ BA , GCAL, A D CHOIR Members ofthe BHS Jazz Vocal: Laury Ashton, Betsy Brom, Josh Birnbaum, Mike Guiterrez, Frank Hartig, Julie Helquist, Lori Henry, Mary Hoglund, Ray Lawson, John Mabry, Bobbie Myers, Allan Mofht, Julie Place, Alan Sapp, Tim Thurio, Jeff Trolinder, Phyliss Williams. Members ofthe BHS Jazz Band: Randy Best, Miles Goodrich, Mark Hansen, Laurie Hatton, Alex Hill, John Holl, Steve Holl, Lori Knapek, Ray Lawson, Bryan Nishamuria, Susan Quesada, Diane Robbins, Lisa Saiers, Eugene Williams, and Brian Welsh. The Benicia High School Jazz Band, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, and girls' Choir under the direction of Dalt B. Williams and Miss Casey took pride in their line music. Each Jazz group could be heard four days a week, preparing for their concerts. In class they learned new songs, recorded the songs which they had perfected, and listened to other groups for clues to improve their own style. With great ambition and dedication, the two groups sold many 'xDakin Stufted Animals to pay for their Reno Tour. This small group of Benicia High's finest musicians and singers could be heard at their annual concerts and on their famous Reno Tour. 1. The treble choir get ready for a concert. 2. Ray Lawson and Bryan Nishamura blast their trombones. 3. Susan Quesada, Miles Goodrich, Eugene Williams, Randy Best, and John Holl form a trombone quintet. 4. Lori Knapek, Brian Welsh, and Mark Hansen are part of the jazz band. 5. Jazz vocal. 6. Jazz band. ll Jazz Band, Vocal Z9 Choir-39

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'fs M., LJ PEP SQUAD MEMBERS Varsity Cheerleaders: l-lead, Colleen Murphy Robynn Thornton, Lori Henry, Betsy Brom, Shanette Mclildery. J,V. Cheerleaders: Head: Kelly Collins, Terri Porter, Kerry Nelson, Traci Ross. Song Girls: I-lead: Cindy Mclsendry, Yvette Gregory, Steacy Rowland, Christine Caldwell, Davvn Grapentine, Mascots: Donna Burns, Rhonda Santos. Pep Squad-41