Big Sky High School - Sunrise Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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SMILING PRETTY - Mary Loran, Shelly Howe, and Wenda Schmelebeck smile to conclude a performance. GOT IT NOW - Juniors Lisa Close and Julie Underwood sparkle at girls' basketball halftime. PROUDLY DISPLAYED - Sophomores Barbra Peterson and Gwen Childs carry Big Sky's banner in the U of M homecoming parade. 1,2,3 AND 4 - Big Sky Starlites senior Michelle Pastian and junior Diane Englert led the march in the UM homecoming parade. HATS OFF - The hat and cane routine capped a lively performance. ROUND-N-ROUND - The round kick routine was one of the girls' favorite maneuvers. WAITING PATIENTLY - Senior and captain of the Starlites, Mary Brown awaits the music to begin and the performance to start.

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Jumping to the challenge of sparking crowd in- volvement, Big Sky's cheerleaders faced a tough but exciting task. Of course the main job was to con- stantly generate crowd enthusiasm and supporting spirit for every team. This year's cheerleaders were ready. The girls were full of spirit and I thought they did very well in helping everyone get into the move of things. said first year advisor Connie Kirk. Throughout the year they sup- ported the teams by making ilyersposters and surprised the teams with treats in their lockers. or cookies for the road trips. This year Big Sky Cheerleading squads attended a one day cheerleading workshop at l-Iellagate High School. 'The workshop was great and we learned a lot. said juinor varsity cheerleader Jenny Westman. New ideas, new techniques and movement execution pointers were taught that day to the squads, which were also attended by many other Western Montana schools. Of course the job of lifting me crowd spirit at games is a major part of the cheerleading job. And the cheerleaders consider it a job well done if they succeed in getting a rowdy crowd. I think just standing there cheer- ing and shouting that we care for the teams if they win or lose helps the team a lot. said varsity cheerleader Tammy Joliif. The girls began preparations dur- ing the summer with practices each morning. During the year they perfected their routines in the hallways after school. One of their most popular routines was a difhcult pyramid. Varsity cheerleaders raised money to attend a summer camp in Spokane, Washington at Gonzaga Univirsity. Ribbions and spirit awards were brought back from Spokane to be proudly displayed in the award show case. The cheerleaders' goals this year were to be the best cheerleaders they could be at Big Sky. To uphold old and new traditions of enthusiasm brought to the Eagle crowds. to become the mark of their 'Q' mg, ,, ,,,, .V t CIWGGFISEICIGFS CYIBIISTIQG Eagle crowds

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Get set for... the 1984-85 Starlite Drill Team. That was a common statement as halftime got close. The team performed some exceptional dances during halftimes at games and during the rowdy pep asseblies if crowd response was an indicator. The variety of performances, the flash and glitter, and the longsuffer- ing determination of team members showed in every performance. Sometimes during the early mor- ning practices l wondered. But when we get done doing a performance and heard the applause, it was all worth it. said Senior Starlite Kris Sindelar. Thinking up routines for schedul- ed performances wasn't a simple task. The two captians, seniors Mary Brown and Michelle Pastian dedicated long hours to decide on what the per- formances would look like. Members insist that to be a Smrlite takes dedication. agility and a big smile. Also practice. During the sum- mer. After school. It took a lot of the girls' time. Being a Starlite does occupy my time, but I enjoy it very much, said Junior member Phoebe Earling. This year the Starlites payed for their own new uniforms for road trips. The way we look on our trips reflects upon the school, said sophomore Becky Mostad. Money for the uniforms was raised by doing several fund-raisers. One such money-making activity took place during the Christmas season when the girls earned money wrap- ping gifts at LaBelle's. The girls started their performances early in the year. From performances at halftime of boys' football games and girls' basketball games to mar- ching with the Eagle band in the University of Montana Homecoming Parade, the Starlites appeared public- ly frequently. The variety of uniforms and dance routines was also pleasing to fans. The girls did several traditional high- kicking routines. But mey also did several radically different dances. One different dance was at a girls' basketball game when the girls tumed all the gym lights out and danced with flourescent green dayglo sticks. It was truly a crowd- pleasing routinc. One thing many people don't realize about Starlites is that their season is longer than most other extracurricular activities. The girls often start by attending summer camps. The season ends sometime after the end of boys' basketball in late March. A That means a whole 10 months of planning, practicing, fund- raising and performing. Indeed, the 1984-85 Starlites were always ready to get set for LIGHTS MUSIC S'C3FlllISS EIIWZVS ready to Q0 OH SHOW LORENS HOUSE OF CARPET 3841 Brooks 251 2700