Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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 Slide your spirit into over- drive. Despite the weather, the varsity cheerleaders showed their spirit, as temperatures were in the 90 s the first game. J.V. Cheerleaders jump high for spirit and pride Kristi Blau veil. Angie Stanch, and Ann Pyles are energized. Fall Cheerleading Yum! Yum! Lynn Bullard fills a pie pan with whipped cream at the fall l ep rally. Mrs. Loeffler, sponsor of the varsi- ty and J.V. cheerleaders, watches the game and cheers along with the cheerleaders.

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Dedication to a cause, but dashed hopes and not enough girls. A description of a Fri- day night dance? No, it was the struggle of the Cross Country team. After re- cruiting a few girls, one of whom was a cheerleader, the team was able to compete in the meets. Since Cross Country was more of an individual sport, than a team sport, several in- dividuals stood out. Danny Bennett was named Most Valuable team member and also qualified for State as did Alden Estep. Brad Pelczar won the coaches award, and Bill Tucker was noted for his effort and hard work. The team did bring in several wins which made all their time and effort worth- while. After school one could always find the team running laps or stretching for a long run. Often the team ran as much as five miles a day, but on the day before a meet, they cut back to a mere two or three miles. No one could say the team didn’t give it all they had. Front Row: Alden Estep. Brad Pelczar, Back Row: Billy Tucker. Mike Kurtz, Danny Bennett. Without enough members for an official team, there are no scores, only in- dividual ones. Joining the team was Doris Ridley. Not another twenty-five miles?! Alden Estep after a race catches his breath. Cross Country 15

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It wasn’t as glamorous as it first appeared to the crowd. The uniform was fun to wear, but that’s just the beginning of cheerleading. We started getting ready for the season by attending the National Cheerleading Association Camp at Old Dominion University in Nor- folk. Va. From there, we adopted the updated style of stiff motion and coordinated cheers. We also learned many partner stunts and pyramids plus proper dismounts. For many of the returning cheerleaders, the transition from singing to stiff cheers was very difficult, and often frustrating, but the final result was all worth it. We had numerous fund raisers to get money for new J.V. uniform tops and pom pons for the Varsity Squad. W’e sold cowbells, buttons, and bumper stickers, as well as calendars and Christmas or- naments. We also sponsored two discos. Along with our sponsor. Mrs. Gini Loeffler, both squads showed true Pride In- side. Cheering and making posters during Spriit Week w'ere just two examples of how much we loved the Braves. Showing school spirit and cheering the Braves on to vic- tory is what Cheerleading was all about. Front How. Ann Pyles. Bottom: Kathy Crelly. Amy Robeson, Alisa Front Row: Michelle Blankenship. Cathy Sams. Doris Ridley. Second Howard. Melissa Stone. Bending: Kelly Walters. Bonnie Talton, Tara Row: Zena Yorkshire. Lashawn Young, Lynn Bullard. Back Row: Lisa Payne, Arms Out: Angie Stasch. Nikki Kennedy. Top: Kristi Blauvelt. Gardener, Melissa Delgrosa, Capt. Tracey Curtis. Cheerleading Sponsor: Gini Ann D effler. Let’s go Braves. Steve Wilson cheers the Braves on to a victory. Steve served as the mascot and he was often the main attraction with his gymnastics. Give me a hug. I’m your special angel. Cathy Sams and Bartholomew Yorkshire at the fall pep rally. For a week the special angels gave the varsity football players little gifts. Fall Cheerleading