Franklin Junior High School - Kite N Key Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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The ninth grade cheerleaders led the other students in a cheer before one of this year ' s basketball games in our gym. The girls perfected their leading of the old cheers and taught many new ones as they cheered their team to victory during this year ' s basketball season. Cheerleaders Enliven Sports With Their Cheers Go ! Chiefs ! Go ! is a familiar cry heard by the cheerleaders as they lead the students in pep sessions as well as at basketball and football games. These girls help to organize the noise as the team strives to win. The girls are most proud as they wear white skirts and sweaters with the Franklin F on the sweater. Many interested girls practiced every night for several weeks early in the year to pre- pare for the tryouts. The judges had a hard decision to make as they needed to choose twelve girls from the large group of those who were interested. Needless to say, those chosen were very thrilled. The ninth grade cheerleaders were Mar- sha Dill, Connie Stamanis, Earlene Dunbar, Kathy Hanshew, Candy Volmerding, and Debbie Lyons who served as captain. The sev- enth and eighth grade cheerleaders were Jeanine Neauman, Susie Pister, Linda Lees, Susie McAtee, Linda Meredith, and Sally Shepler who was elected by the girls as their captain. The seventh and eighth grade cheerleaders show one of their many interesting formations which they use in leading the various cheers at a game. 16

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One can almost hear the excited crowd as they watch and cheer during a close game in the gymnasium. The cheering, clapping of hands, and stomping of feet helped the boys to realize that all the fans were behind them. The eighth grade basketball team has had a very fine season this year. Each boy had the desire to work with the team, and learn new skills. These boys also worked hard on their various subjects in the classroom. Eighth Grade Chiefs Have Exciting Year This year ' s Junior Chiefs team was com- posed of some of Franklin ' s finest boys. Dur- ing the season, the boys worked hard, both during the games and in the classrooms. The boys worked under the direction of Mr. Ault, who gave much time and effort to help these boys achieve their peaks of endurance, skill, and sportsmanship. The players on the team were Willard Dahl, Bill Shumaker, John Savio, Mike Keller, Bruce Geeting, David Boggs, Rick Wells, Kent Wolfe, Dave Hoffer, Fred Knight, Dave Burns, and Richard Wai- kel. The managers for the team were Roy Kemp and Frank Akey. Much praise goes to these boys who had such a winning record this year and who played so well. These boys really had fun this year in learning the fundamentals of flag football. With so many boys interested, the coach, Mr. Ault had much choosing to do for a final team. 15

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Extra-curricular activities which take place during the seventh period of the day have become a large and important part of Franklin ' s program. This year students en- joyed participating in their choice of over thirty clubs. A sense of responsibility and a need to get along with others resulted from club membership. The types of clubs varied so that all students could find a club that interested them. Walking down the hall during the sev- enth period, the sounds of a ball bouncing in the Ping Pong Club or the shouts of the girls in GAA were just a few of the sounds which could be heard. Students who were involved in the activities knew the fun and enjoyment awaiting anyone who joined a club. Activities Provide Opportunities For Students 17