Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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TOP — Supporting the defensive line, Jan Pruett and the varsity squad yell ‘“‘Push ‘Em Back!”” MIDDLE LEFT — Denise Martin show her spirit during a pom pom routine at the R-S ballgame. MIDDLE RIGHT — During a basket- ball game, varsity cheerleaders spell BULLDOGS with their pom poms. BOTTOM LEFT — Junior Shannon McSwaim trys to keep warm with her pom poms during the Chase game. BOTTOM RIGHT — Varisty cheerlead- ers Donna Carpenter, Candy Ballard, and Jan Pruett cheer their team on to victory. Varsity Cheerleaders 15

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Nie W DIMENSIONS IN CHEERING Hearing their voices broadcasted VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: pornaee a TOP — Were Mae sepia ghee . Abbey Shienck, Donna Carpenter, Kirby Pfeif- McSwain (Co-Captain), Betsy Bowen, Jackie over the radio was not unusual for the fer, April Carr, Beverly Byrd, Tracy Dover. Barner, Candy Ballard, Jan Pruett. Burns High Cheerleaders. The cheer- leaders added a new dimension to cheering this year. Along with the usual routine of practice, pep rallies, and games, the cheerleaders took turns every week making trips to the radio station, publicizing the games and promoting school spirit. Varsity cap- tain Denise Martin stated, ‘“‘Using the radio helped us get in touch with fans that do not go to Burns High School. We had more spirit and support be- cause of this.” The cheerleaders tried other ways to spread pep and enthusiasm to Bulldog fans. Dozens of posters were made, as well as stickers, badges, and streamers. These were either sold or given to the student body and other fans to show support for the Mighty Bulldogs. As a special spirit boaster, lions tails made by some of the cheerleaders and sold for 50 cents to urge our football team to victory against Shelby High School. According to the cheerleaders, selling and giving away spirit boosters helped Burns’ fans show their love for the school and its teams. They all agreed it was worth the trouble. ABOVE — Varsity Cheerleaders Kirby Pfeiffer and Denise Martin intently keep up with the game during the Holiday Tournament. 14 Varsity Cheerleaders

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CHEERING CAMIP SUCCESSFUL The cheerleaders sponsored a day camp which enabled them to purchase new vests and skirts. The camp was held on August 2, 1980 in the Burns High School gym. Approximately 75 girls attended, including the squads from Kings Mountain Junior High, Dover-Lattimore Elementary, and Boil- ing Springs Elementary. Awards were given for the Best All Around Cheer- leader, the Most Improved Cheerleader, and the Most Spirited Cheerleader. The fee was $5 per girl. The cheerleaders made approximately $375 on this project. 16 JV Cheerleaders TOP — Meredith Phifer and Kim Hillyer get the sophomores fired up during a pep rally. MIDDLE LEFT —J.V. cheerleader Tammy Mel- ton does a pom-pom routine to the “Fight Song” at a pep rally. MIDDLE RIGHT — Soph- omore Mary Martin ‘rocks steady’’ during the pep rally before our game against Crest. BOT- TOM — During a time out, J.V. cheerleaders fire up the fans. ill |