Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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he colorguord shows their true Gator spirit os they cheer olong with the outrageous home crowd. f x • ■ ' . %, ' 4 Seniors Cheryl Engbrock, Sommy Alexander, Carol Manning, and Yvonne Soso prepare for an early morning contest. I The flags and rifles perform with perfection at a contest in La Marque, Texas. Organizations 161

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Colorguard Twirls With Pride Pictured is Colorguard the 1985-1986 Blue Horizons 160 Organizations Dedication is the key word of the Blue Horizons Colorguard Practicing long hours during the summer and before and after school during football season, the girls also practiced two Saturdays a month during basketball season Mrs. Barbara Keif- fer, instructor of the Colorguard, is very proud of her girls, Every year their ability improves, more and more, said Keiffer. At LaMarque ' s contest that rhey attended with the Band, the Colorguard re- ceived the award for most outstand- ing guard. During basketball season, the guard went to three contests They are interpreting rhe history of clowns for their perfor mances this year. The 1985-1986 Colorguard officers were senior Carol Manning, captain; senior Sammy Alexander, rifle captain; junior Showndra Aven, flag captain; and junior Annette Smith, co-flag captain. The Blue horizons hosted the state solo and ensemble competition here at DHS in March. Seniors Cheryl Engbrock, Tina Lambert, Carol Manning, Samy Alexander and junior Julie Shinn won first place for rifle ensemble. Senior Yvonne Sosa placed second in flag solo Junior Kitty Barber placed third in flag solo. Senior Michelle Marble, junior Shawndra Aven, junior Liz Hutchinson, freshman Kim Dambach, and freshmar Julie Burris placed first in flag ensemble Juniors Dawn Williams and Renee Mason placed first in flag ensemble foi high school class. Seniors Somy Alexander, Cheryl Engbrock and Corol Manning rwirl their rifles Thursday evening during the 1985 Homecoming Parade Junior Colorguard Shawndra Aven displays her color- ful flags as she performs at a Friday night varsity foot- ball game in Sam Viranza Stadium

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Varsity Cheerleaders Show Outrageousness The members of the 1985-86 Varsity Cheerleoding squod ore (top): Sponsor Goy Drake, Mascot Jimilou Steambarge, (bottom): Lisa Mayfield, Sheilo Ross. Monica Mitchiner, Srocey Kettler. Michele Martin. Liz Silvo, Jen- nifer Bricker; (splits): Neva Povlicek 162 Organizations Cheerleoding is a sport which requires many hours of work and practice. The ability to get along with and cooperate with a certain group of people for a long period of time is essential. Unfortunately, in- juries became com- mon for the varsity squad of ' 86. Seniors Liso May- field, Liz Silvo, and junior Neva Povli- cek suffered from knee injuries during the year. Neva said, Cheerleoding is not what it is all cracked up to be. It is almost as dan- gerous as any other athletic sport. The cheerleaders must spend their own money on paper and paint for signs, uniforms, camp clothes, shoes, and any other food or supplies that are needed. Junior Sheilo Ross soid, People assume that the school provides everything for us, but the money for if comes out of our own pocket. We pro- vide spirit signs, treats for the players, and flowers on special occasions. Junior Jennifer Dricker agrees with Sheila and also added that all the ef- fort and time is worth the good times. Senior Monica Mitchiner said, I enjoy representing the Gators, jumping around, ond being spirited. Senior Michele Martin was a cheerleader for the first time this year and commented that If was different from what I expected. It is a year-round sport and a lot is expected from you. DHS Varsity Cheerleaders show thot the 1985 vorsity Gator footboll team is Too Hot to Handle at one of the day night footboll gomes