David Crockett High School - Texan Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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5 0 3 -C, fi' 4 S if 'f' f' ' if 1 Li. A Basketball Cheeerleaders op: Ronda Collins, Stephen Bell, Cyndi Burns, Deana Risner, bottom: Sylvia llrellano, Tracy Mabry, Lissa Smith, Patricia Torres, Stephanie Arellano, not pic- ured Bonnie Crep Pushing for victory at a pep rally, the perspiration ofstrain shows on the faces of Cyndi Burns, Stephanie Arellano, Debbie Treece, Lissa Smith and Tracy Mabry. A must for every group of cheerleaders is pyramid building. With ten bodies to build with, Crocketfs squad can pile 'em higher and deeper, Cheerleaders!129

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Pu h 'em back 'Tve always had a lot of spirit and cheerleading was the sport I thought I could show that spirit, I just wanted to break the trend! said senior Stephen Bell. Bell was the first boy cheerleader since 1976. He said that cheerleading had its advan- tages and disadvantages. He said he always had to be on time and always be on his best behavior, to Bell this was a disadvantage. But he said that, If you were tardy to a class your teachers don't send you down, thatls an advantage! The cheerleaders attended a camp during the summer at Southwest Texas State Univer- sity, they returned home with 4 Most of the group were in other activities besides cheerleading. They also have to keep up their grades, es- pecially with the no pass no play rule that went into effect the first semester. Some of them were cheerleaders in junior high also, It's more work than it was in junior high!'l said junior Sylvia Arrellano. This year at Crockett, there were two sets of cheerleaders, football and basketball. The head cheerleader for both groups was Melinda Cantu. She was the only returning cheerleader and therefore had the most experience. Ult Cheerleaders spread the glue that holds team and fans together blue ribbons, 3 second place rib- bons and the spirit stick. They all agree that this was one of the most fun things about cheerleading. Sponsor Mary Daniel said that, Hthe group was a fun group and easy to work with. Being a cheerleader takes up a lot of time. They have meetings all during the summer to prepare for the upcoming football season. Then during the school year they have a first period class and after school practices. At a football pep rally, head cheerleader Melinda Caniu gets the crowd worked up as her voice, with the help of the microphone fills the gym, New time requirements moved pep rallies to a slot before classes on Fridays so students would not miss any valuable lime-on task. 128!Cheerleaders was hard at first to get every- one together, but they all caught on really fast, they're a fun group! said Cantu. Being a cheerleader is a lot of making signs, practicing and looking good. But when they are out there on that field or at a pep rally, they seem to have a great time, It's a blast being a cheer- leader, it involves a lot of work but it's worth it! junior Lissa Smith. by:Amy Smith ff ff f 3. 'Wr- 6-JZS: .-721 ?A 5 , .vs , , Kg . ' ffliaii an ,Q . Football Cheerleaders Stephen Bell, Cyndi Burns, Ronda Collins, Debbie Treece, Deana Risner, Melind Cantu, Tracy Mabry, Lissa Smith, Sylvia Arellano, Stephanie Arellano l .5

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-.-me - a difficult choral selection. '- Mllarzirlghtz Gene Galbraith directs the concert cho' l 'Jimi 4 u x U 3 H ' ' liixrl il 'il - i .4 4 5 i 0 X. ig',..g Harmon1c,Balan e Choir retains top priority 5 . ' despite ,academic pressure 3 U , 1' eThe recent pressure to upgrade Austin's i academic classes left the teaching of the arts one of practical distinction. Despite the decreased emphasis on musical education, Crockett has made music a top priority and not allowed the choral-music program to be neglected. Th! feeling of ,excellencefwas a common one during 1984. V More than 70' students sing inYthe choir, with 40 students in concert choir, and ten girls selected is Madjriga1,Qsingers.WVidely known director Gene iGalbraith created an atmosphere of home ifor the students he taught, while managing to maintain a level of professional singing within the group. The choir had fun both at school and dur- ing after hours activities. The choir's Christmas concert brought the meaning of Christmas a little closer in sight to 'the listeners, and performed an excellent con- cert. The concert choir gave-a thrilling co 7 cert on Tezgas Independence Day at ,tae Q 0 I I Q 4 - lihfl- dive' America and Give Me Your Tired Throughout the 1984-85 singing com- petition, numerous Crockett students plac- gl in District ranking, with 1? moving up to egion choir, and 5 330 an ,Area ranking. Junio'r'Kembe1j Ottley won the title in state competition in the first soprano section. Senior Heather Watson placed fifth in the II Alto section for the state. 2 f The past year was one of einotion for the seniers of 1985. Seni Kara Gakraith on the title in the secongwprano se ion iiglhe Austin District, Region, and ,Area competi- tions. Concurrently, Kara had earned the chance to compete in All-State Orchestra auditions, and dropped out of All-State Choral trials to pursue a place in the All- State Orchestra. As a result of Kara's follow up in Orchestra, senior Becky Houston mov- ed from the position of alternate up into the competition for the All-State Choral audi- tions. The entire event b ilt determinationg Capitol, along with hundreds of er T i ' df ' dew sth 'll st rever ' ' cians and observers. The choir gig 'Egg 3? A iggristbwlodszf ' 1 Above: Director Gene Galbraith learg the mixed' boys and girls chorus in singing a Christmas ca,-01 daring the Christmas concert, ' 2 L, A . Right: Juniors, David Rider, Jason Firestone and Jarnes Fisher Join together in harmony to singlfrom while his daughter Kara accompanies on iano. Q- 4 r, U' JD 4 4 Senior SusanfGa-nn, and Junior Paula Smith, Zan-2 tribute their singing talent during rehearsal. f it ' 1 I ' 1 1 1 1 zaovchoif f-ws. n 'f'i 'it v