Cascade Union High School - Cascadian Yearbook (Turner, OR)

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Rhythm's Gonna Getcha' Steppin' Out Drill Team In its second year Cascade's Dance and Drill Team, Steppin' Out, proved that it was a force to be reckoned with among the top dance teams in Oregon. This year Steppin' Out went to six competi- tions, including the State Compe- tition at McNary High School, and brought home second and fourth place trophies. These trophies were won by the hard work and dedication of Coach Wilson, cho- reographic adviser Holly Potter, manager Ken Hermann, and the dancing members of the team. Ev- ery morning, four days a week, the girls practiced from 6:15 to 7:40 in the gym. In the end, though, the girls agreed that it was all worth it. My favorite part of this season, one member said, was seeing everyone come to- gether as a team. By the end I felt like I had 23 sisters there on the floor with me. The high point of the season -qEL was the final round at state. The low point was the Stayton Com- petition, which was the toughest. Besides competing, Steppin' Out also performed at several basket- ball games and at both high school and junior high assemblies. One special performance was given with the girls from Stayton. We've come a long way in the two years, Coach Wilson said. We started with nothing and we are now known throughout the state as a serious contender. In my opinion, dance is one of the tougher activities to compete in for the reason that it is not only a fine art, but it is also judged com- petitively. Dance is not black and white, it's not the first across the line that wins - it is all subjective. I'm very proud of what the girls have done this year and I think all of Cascade can be proud of its dance team. Eyes Are On You Ken Hermann watch- es intently while the girls practice. High Steppin' The drill team dances synchronized, during halftime. Drill Team 29

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Snap Darcie Kidder makes a precision movement during dance competition. Slip, Slidin' Away Lisa Smith, Cheryl Griggs and Kari Rudishauer perform. % Coach Wilson We've come a long way in two years. We started with nothing and we are now known throughout the state as a serious contender. Drill Team Front:Krista Laetsch, Cheryl Griggs, Erika Garlock, Laura Daniels, Carrie Moore,Second: Bobbi Crawford, Kari Rudishauser, Jill Woien, Darcie Kidder,Third:Beth Fox, Karla Kuenzi, Melissa Hunt, Teresa Grant, Lynn Bergerson, Back Kcrri Grant, Lisa Smith, Julie Keeton, Amy Nelson, Valerie Nichol, Mayo Tokizama, Christy Young, Rebec- ca Hardin, and Melissa Dershewitz. 28 Drill Team

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They were the unsung heroes, with supreme dedication and al- most no recognition, the Pep Club met for three hours after school twice a week, beginning with football and ending with bas- ketball and wrestling seasons. During this time they designed and painted many locker signs, buttons and banners. One mem- ber said, We cut out signs until our fingers fell off. Added an- other, And we colored until they were purple. The Pep Club was involved in other types of activities as well. When asked what the most inter- esting event of the season, they replied, Getting into the boys' lockers at Christmas (to give them candy) and seeing all the junk they had piled up. All in all, despite the hard work and long hours, the members said that they had fun being in the Pep Club. Thanks to them this year was a spirited one. Dedication Ellen Preshong shows her spirit by staying to make signs. Coloring Kelly Bold fills in the locker signs for team members. Pep Club Front Tina Stacy, Angela Pallas,Misty Thomsen Back Melissa Boedingheimer, Ellen Preshong and Kelly Bold. 30 Pep Club