Calallen High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Corpus Christi, TX)

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Squad o Places Seventh There's an annual compe- tition called the National High School Cheerleading Championships that takes place in Orlando, Florida each year. For the sixth con- secutive year, the Wildcat cheerleaders were selected to participate in this compe- tition, and this year they brought home a well de- served seventh place. With the help of Mrs. Mina Martin, sponsor, the girls worked hard to return to the national competition. They took first place at the regional competition in San Marcos, and their Hooked on Country dance routine won the hearts of the people in the audience at the na- tional contest. We are very proud to represent Calallen in com- petition, and we were ex- cited to be at national com- petition, Cindy Chavez, Arentz QC . ' P ' ' ' c ' 'X as . 1, le.. ' ' freshman said. The girls trip was not all work and competition though. The trip to Florida was made complete by a visit to Disney World. Even though the girls en- joyed their trip and are proud of their placing, they hope to make next year's competition and bring home a higher ranking. Push lt! Tracy Hubbard and Cindy Chavez practice with the squad before com- petition at the National High School Cheerleading Championships ir1 Orlando, Florida. Thinking about the group's performance, Cindy Cha- VGZ smiles. fPhotos by Amy Gra- haml On stage. The cheerleaders work together for their best performance. if 2 - f on U . ..,s ...s. iv it I, Mi. 1. M 1 . g? ' .5 'SL 77 12. --- f fzvxilv Cheerleaders

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op are Making F lrst Impressions Five-six-seven-eight dance positions echoed through the minds of each Topcat. Tension mounted as the announcer be- gan the music. Thoughts of su- perior ratings raced through their heads as they realized that one mistake could shatter their dream of getting a perfect score. I was surprised and delight- ed to bring home both a trophy and a plaque. I am hoping now the Topcats will get the recog- Qualls senior sa1d. Long hours of practice and sacrifice went into the prepa- ration for the Topcats first com- petition. The first year of the dance team was not easy but the team did their best and in the long run the countless hours of practice paid off. The work was hard and the hours were long but in the end it was all worth it. I wouldnt trade the memories of the times Ive shared Iennifer Winship senior said Eighty teams were represent- ed at the dance meet which in- cluded dancing in the areas of high kick pom-pom novelty prop solos officer line jazz and military. In order to win sweep- stakes a team had to enter three divisions of dance and re- ceive a one on each dance. As a result of a lack of time we felt that a solid superior per- formance on two routines would far outshine a medocre showing on three Mindy Iones senior We were so thrilled to re- ceive a one from all the judges because it meant they over- looked the fact that we are a novice dance team and judged us solely on our dancing tech- niques Stephany Aust senior said. Leading the Topcats to an outstanding season were Mrs. Nancy Iohn team sponsor' Gwynetta F aucett colonel' Ien- nifer Winship captain' Michelle Hoge major and Kim McCul- lough major. qcopy by snefftmie Lan- dreth and Gilbert Fuentesj O C I II I I I I I I I I I ,I Ill I I n1t1on we deserve, Rachelle said. I I I I I I I I I I I ll I I I I I I ' I 1-A .A E U X... , - .am K During Friday's basketball game, Mindy Iones, Michelle Hoge, Dawn Russell and Cynthia Iohnson entertain the fans. Q 0 136 11- Q. M? Topcats I Performing a kick routine, Steffany Landreth, senior, moves to the music provided by the Wildcat band. Taking a break, Mary DelAlto, junior, goes over last minute instructions.