Campbell High School - Panthera Yearbook (Smyrna, GA)

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t.-s 'm, f , W! W ff ,,,, Everyday, you have to get psyched up for. something. commented Julie Sams. Getting psyched up is an impor- tant aspect in everyday life, whether it involves athletics, academics, or any- thing else. If I studied and I prepared, then I know I will do the best that I can. stated Laurie Zimmerman while she prepared for her analysis test. Many students shared this attitude of hard work and preparation in getting psyched up. In the Panther Den, a variety of ac- tivities helped the team get psyched up before a football game. It all began as early as 7:15 on Friday morning at Shoney's where the team ate break- fast together. At 8:00, they gathered in Coach NiceIy's room and listened to the chaplain speak. Students contributed to the process by edging the Panthers on to victory by their support given at the pep rallies. We are not supposed to show our en- thusiasm during the pep rally. stated Todd Corran. The team remained un- enthusiastic in order to save the spirit for game time. I sit around and listen to Rush. re- plied Garth Snider when asked what he did to get psyched up for the football game. This individual zeal contributed greatly to the team effort. All of my psyching up is mental, but it is very intense. commented Jeff Jardine. In addition to the football players, the marching band prepared for their half-time performance while inspiring the fans for the game. Concentration was the contributing factor which made each performance the best it could be. commented Suzanne Smith. Individual spirit also contributed in cross country. Gathered around Coach Galante, the team prepared them- selves mentally and received the strat- egies ofthe meet. While I stretch, I go over my own personal strategies. stated Bill Force. Getting psyched up was many things to many people, but to all, it was a positive force which affected their per- formances. 18 Psyched Up Preparation is the key to Laurie Zimmerman for getting psyched up for her analysis test. Flautist Jill Singleton provides what the band believes is support and enthusiasm for the football team. I enjoy encouraging my teammates since this is our last year and I want to see our team have a winning season. states Chuck Haynie. Before a game, I like to do everything in the same exact or- der - from what I eat to the way I get dressed. states Mary Ransom about her pregame ac- tivities.

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Some people believe that waterheads habit the railroad tracks in Smyrna. People like to tell ghost stories for entertainment. stated Wade Cadle. Yes, l believe in ghost stories, explains Claudia Phillips, I saw one when I was a little kid. I Saw A Ghost When I Was A Little Kid. - Claudia Phillips Not only was spirit in the classroom and on the football field, but also all around town. People have said that ghosts hang out at the Old Covered Bridge in Smyrna, at the Crying Statue in the Marietta Square, and the rail- road tracks near the Covered Bridge. Legend has said that the waterheads with skinny little bodies and big teeth live around the Covered Bridge. Steve Rogers said, lf you put a Snickers Bar in the middle ofthe Covered Bridge at ten til twelve and you come back at twelve o'clock, the waterheads will come and take a bite out of it. Adding to the legend, Wade Cadle embellished the story, 'Alf you drive past the Covered Bridge, turn to the right, and go under the railroad tracks I where the waterheads also live, they'll jump on your car, start shaking it, and try to drag you away with them. Another tale is the one Claudia Phil- lips described about the statue of a crying lady in the Marietta Square. There was this man who killed a preg- nant girl. She was buried in the grave- yard and a statue was built of a girl holding a baby. If you walk around it four times saying, 'Mary, Mary, where's your baby?' then you will hear her crying. Some students believed the stories while others remained skeptical. AI Brown said, Yeah I believe! l'm going there Friday night! But on the other hand, Lori Beck did not believe in ghosts, but would not take any chances. Whether students believed the sto- ries or not, many still drove through the Covered Bridge at twelve o'cIock at' night and past the other haunts, just for fun. Local Spirits 17

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h m mA.-L f-, NWBE ,al Sitting on the bench, Mike Ballew prepares to return to the game. that the bus ride to the they go over their plays. Psyched Up 19