Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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BALLOONS SOAR as the cheer- leaders exhibit their special stunt for the Homecoming game against W. Va. State College. TEAMMATES Tonya McClung and Todd Carey anticipate an- other Falcon touchdown. DESIGN OF THE COSTUME forces mascot Todd Ernest to open his beak to view the action on the field. 24 Cheerleaders SIDELINE ANTICS and the thrill of victory inspire a little dance from Tonya McClung and Jack Gerdes.

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APARTMENT LIFE ENABLES Valerie Ellison to study in a quiet atmosphere. COMPLETING A GROCERY list and waiting in grocery lines are just a few of Donna Gum ' s duties involving apartment life. PENCE HALL RESIDENTS spend some spare time in a challenging game of cards. Dorms vs. apartments 23

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Hours of practice, straining muscles make Cheerleaders ache with spirit The life of a cheerleader is not always fun. It means bub- bling over with excitement even when things are not go- ing well, cheering to audiences of dead fans, and facing downpours of rain and freezing winds. Other than a strong set of vo- cal chords, cheerleading re- guires stamina, spirit and dedi- cation. Fourteen cheerleaders and a mascot built up these gualities through intense prac- tice. The cheerleaders carried out a routine at each practice session. They first practiced pyramids, then they had a schedule of stunts which were already set up. After these group activities, they broke up into pairs to practice their var- ious lifts. It all began on April 26, when approximately 30 peo- ple showed up for tryouts. There was a lot of pressure. You just go out there and be spirited and do your best. This year was especially sad for me because I won ' t try out again, A PERFECT SPLIT catch is per- formed by Rita Setliff and Todd Carey during a practice session in Colebank gym. commented captain Vicki Hughes, senior elementary education major. Skills in dance and gymnastics as well as cheering must be displayed at tryouts. This year ' s lineup, advised by Robyn Hines, physical edu- cation instructor, consisted of Vicki Hughes, captain; Todd Ernest, mascot; Laurie Schuetz, J.D. Hoover, Tonya McClung, Jack Gerdes, Rita Setliff, Mike Hill, Kim Asbury, Lisa Johnson, Lou Gallina, Micki Edens, Jack Tuttle, Rick Smith and Todd Carey. The hard work began in the summer camp at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Here, they were awarded two spirit sticks, two blue ribbons, one red and one white ribbon. For each individual of the group, cheering had a special meaning. I like the close rela- tionships most, commented Tonya McClung, senior medi- cal records major. I like feel- ing involved and being behind the team, said Todd Carey, senior business major. The group ' s main goal was to win the NAIA conference cheerleading championship in Charleston. CHEERLEADERS TRY to ignite the Falcon spirit during the Clar- ion game. 1983 CHEERLEADING SQUAD: Todd Ernest, mascot; Bottom row: Rick Smith, Todd Carey, Lou Gallina, J.D. Hoover, Jack Gerdes, Mike Hill, Jack Tuttle; Middle row: Micki Edens, Tonya McClung; Top row: Kim As- bury, Vicki Hughes, Lisa Johnson, Rita Setliff, Laurie Shuetz. Cheerleaders 25