Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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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

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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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The Columns And the Mound celebrate anniversaries SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE JOURNALIST president Denise Gower presents a third place award to Jinn McCloskey for car- toons entered at a SCJ Conven- tion. SOME OF THE ORIGINAL STAFF of the Fairmont Normal Daily, now The Columns, work di- ligently to meet another dead- line. Nineteen eighty-three marks the anniversary of both The Columns and the Mound. The Columns, established in 1879, as the Fairmont Normal School Daily is 102 years old and the Mound, first published in 1 908 is 75 years old. During some years publica- tions appeared during com- mencement week, but the Fair- mont Normal Bulletin was the first regularly published school publication. At first it was pub- lished once every month. The local and society news was con- tributed by students and the publication included informa- tion as to what students did when they were not in class. The Fairmont Normal Bulle- tin continued to be published as a monthly periodical for some years and later was pub- lished bi-monthly. On Dec. 20, 1923, the Bulletin was re- placed by The Columns which still exists as the student paper. First published as a weekly on every Wednesday morning, the newspaper is now a mem- ber of the Associated Colle- giate Press. The first editor of the Fair- mont Normal Bulletin was Hen- ry Clay Robinson of Harrison County. His staff was com- prised of 30 students and facul- ty. Lesa Wilson and Tim Langer were the 1982-83 co- editors-in-chief, with Lisa Webb as the news editor. The Mound, first published in 1908, has been published every year since with the ex- ception of the years 1921- 1925. Since then the Mount has won many honors, includ- ing the Showcase Award from Herff Jones Publishing Com- pany for two consecutive years and was named an All-West Virginian book for 1 98 1 - 1 982. The Mound has also received many other first-class ratings. Editor for this volume of the Mound was Eddie Nesler. Co- managing editors were Lisa Wamsley and Mary Binegar. Volunteer and journalism students serve on both The Columns and the Mound staffs. 26 Anniversaries