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

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The varsity cheerleaders cheered at all home football and basketball games. They led pep sessions and helped build the enthusiasm of the cheering crowd. The cheer- leaders were Kathy Goshen, captain, Kathy Carter, Karan Holley, Denise Hartup, Linda Gaskill, Donna Onion, and Terri Zimmerman. Cheerleaders Help Promote School Spirit This year ' s cheerleaders were chosen at the end of last year by the varsity cheer- leaders and some of the faculty members. The girls were judged on two main qualities. These were citizenship and leadership. When there were ties, they looked at things such as grades. Many girls in both seventh and eighth grade tried out for cheerleading. They were taught two cheers and prac- ticed them for five weeks. At the end of the five weeks the new cheerleaders were chos- The eighth grade cheerleaders helped at the pep ses- sions and also cheered at all eighth grade home foot- ball and basketball games. The cheerleaders were Betsy en. Out of all the girls that tried out, seven were picked to be varsity cheerleaders and six were picked to be eighth grade cheer- leaders. The cheerleaders wore the traditional sweater and skirt outfits. The ninth graders wore red sweaters with white skirts and the eighth graders wore white sweaters and red skirts. The girls practiced every Tuesday after school and were supervised by Mrs. Schone. Gutierrez, Aurita Gutierrez, Diane Statler, Maripat Goff, Lynne DelGrosso, Sally Schuler, and Cindy Warner. KS

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FIRST ROW: Don Woodard, Steve Wolf, Bill Lasley, Ken Strack, Randy Dick, John Suit, Rick Ludwig, Steve Pulver, Mike Parnin, Fred McClure. BACK ROW: Mr. Sawyer, Ken Bucket, Rick Meshberger, Bob Stanton, Jack Hawkins, Riff Canaday, Rod Gutierrez, Mr. La Fontaine, Scott Hettinger. Demonstrators are Mike Brisentine and Bob Anspach. Wrestlers, Harriers Develop Skills In the first year of junior high wrestling, Franklin ' s team placed third in the city tour- nament. The team had a 9 — 2 record under the coaching of Mr. Hiland and Mr. Sawyer. They were assisted by Mr. Riley ' s student teacher, Mr. La Fontaine, who taught the boys many wrestling techniques. Outstanding records during the season were held by Fred McClure, 103 lb. class, who was undefeated with a 11 — record. Ken Strack also did a fine job in the 154 lb. class, with an 8 — 7 record. Steve Pulver was first in the 127 lb. class in the city tournament. The fall of the year brought to Franklin another cross country season. Coach Egley, new to Franklin this year coached the team. There were eleven guys who participated in the sport. Practice was held every night after school. The hard drive of getting into shape was made reality through acceleration drills, distance running and sprints. Each member had the ability, determination and stamina to run the full two miles by the time the first meet rolled around. The Cross Country runners are BACK ROW left to right: Coach Egley, Ken Bucket, David Cooley, Mike Boren, Marv Marino, and Lynn Sanders. FRONT ROW: Steve Pulver, Steve Wolf, Steve Battell, Rick Harter, Chuck Davis, Russ Rider, Randy Harding, and Jim Todd.

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The Girls ' Athletic Association provided a variety of sports for the members. The seventh grade and eighth grade members enjoyed the different sports and were taught the importance of good sportsmanship. The ninth grade girls enjoyed competing against other schools. Students Participate in Many Sports The Girls ' Athletic Association, consisting of seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, pro- vided sports such as basketball, volleyball, track, and field. All the members were taught the importance of good sportsmanship and how to make a good team effort. The girls, in addition, learned the rules of the different sports. Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Schone supervised the girls. The purpose of the boys ' intramurals was to strengthen the fitness of the boys and teach them good sportsmanship. One way to keep the boys healthy and physically fit was by having regular exercises. The boys also learned how to work with one another in achieving athletic success. In boys ' intramurals, the seventh graders learned the basic skills and techniques that are necessary for good athletics. The eighth graders improved the skills and techniques they had already learned. The ninth graders put these skills and abilities to use in different sports.