Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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Cheerleaders and Gator Guard Boost Spirit J 2 applying the spirit at Dickinson High School, the varsity cheerleaders and Gator Guard worked long, hard hours to make the 1984-85 school year a success. The varsity cheerleaders attended a National Cheerleader Association camp at Stephen F. Austin University, where they learned new cheers, chants, partner stunts, and pyramids. The squad was selected as one of the top eleven squads camp Senior Patty Pascavage was selected as an Individual finalist in the Ail-American competition. After atten- ding camp, they returned to D.H.S to put their new skills to work. Practices began two weeks after the end of school, Monday through Friday. until the end of July. When school started, their practices were held every day after school. The varsity head cheerleader for the 1984-85 school year was Bethany Fitch. I enjoy being able to go that extra step In supporting my school, says Fitch. The varsity cheerleaders did a great job this year. They stayed with the Gator spirit all throughout the year. They not only promoted their own spirit but they filled the spirit of Dickinson High School students and faculty as well. The Gator Guard has been a longtime tradition at D.H.S. , known mainly for the extra spirit they provide at Friday night football games. When the Gators score and the band plays the school song, the Gator Guard runs with Big Al. the ferocious Gator mascot, up and down the track. The members are also responsible for Al ' s safety to and from the games. At the beginning of the year, however, the administration announced that since no one had shown an interest in trying out. there would be no Gator Guard. Although the student body was disap- pointed, not enough students seemed in- terested in forming a guard, and the foot- ball season began with Big Al sitting mo- tionless on the field. Several concerned students finally succeeded in forming a Gator Guard, barely saving one of D.H.S. ' s most spirited traditions. The cheerleaders band together and yell in an al- IsaltfsStS) ' . tempt to spread their infectious school spirit. The Gator Guard helps Big Al celebrate another touchdown for the victorious Gator team. Front Row: Dwayne Filo. Jay Cook Back Row: Doug Sheppard. Tim Black, Mr, Johnson Spirit Leaders 93

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Sparking Up the Spirit rhe junior varsity and freshman cheerleading squads gave it everything they had to back their teams. Come rain or shine, they cheered mXh upporting spirit. Both the J. v. and freshman squads at- tended camp at Stephen F. Austin University where they learned how to work together as a squad. J.V and freshman cheerleaders are responsible for promoting spirit for their teams by mailing spirit signs and pro- moting the spirit of the crowd. The head cheerleaders for the 1984-85 J.V. and freshman squads were: J V.; Jenny Youngblood and freshman; Leslie Sladeck. I enjoy cheering at games, especially when the team is winning or the crowd cheers with us. says Youngblood. I enjoy being able to support the freshman teams and meeting other squads, said Sladeck. Spite their lack of experience in cheerleading, the JV and freshman squads did a very good job in supportnig their Gator teams. They always stay in the spirit of things even if the team they are cheering for is not the leader on the score board. Though it seems like an easy job, cheering can be a lot of work. Cheerleaders have to work very hard to keep and have their positions, it takes many hours of practice, grades must be kept up and a general good outlook on good sportsmanship and confidence must betaken. Freshmen show their support for the Gators at the homecoming parade. J . ?. Front Row: I eilam Geisler. Dufty King. Jennifer Rhoads Back Row: Wendi Musick, Suzanne Stegall. Leslie Sladeck. Spirit Leaders 95