Freed Hardeman University - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Henderson, TN)

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184 GrifHns GRIFFINS In most athletic endeavors, the object is to control som-rthingg suchias a bail or racket. The most difficiilg however, are those where you must simply control yourself. One such example is gymnas- tics. At Freed-Hardeman, a vaulting and tumbling team called the Griftins is such an endeavor. A gritfin is a mythical ani' mal having the head and wings of an ea' gle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. The analogy is to Lions flying through the air, thus Gritfins. The team, composed of both men and women, is coached and trained by Coach Hoyt Kirk. All on the team are volunteers with no previous training. They practice a few times a week and present their show with a circus flavor. Selena Sasser says about Griffin's performances, It's more fun to perform for little kids, because they enjoy it so much. l enjoy performing because it gives me more selt-confi- dence. p The Griffins appear at basketball half- times and occasionally at area elementary or high schools. Sometimes their antics get somewhat dangerous,'and there have been some instances ithrjough the years where members hayeglseerygseriously in- ivrsd- - s Lal'-lita Meadowsrtalks the poten- tial danger. I'rn not seared of doing stunts because I know we've practiced them well, and we have someone there to help us in case we mess up. The Griffins have a proud history. They have entertained and represented Freed-Hardeman College for 20 years, Left to Rpht: Matthew Yrrhasplvfef Pendley, Mel Hurleyg Raw two: Randy Brown-coach, James Max- well, Julie Coleman, Lindajlieacrzrd, Hoyt Kirk-caan chg Row three: Rodney Ray,4Hodon Yates, Tammy Morris, Camelia MaynarcLfp?rtiirdigbgsi.HcZIand Stu- dios, W rsen 'csr z .iflfffii so

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The Lions Cheerleaders provided enthusiasm, support and encouragement throughout the basketball season. photo by Richard Claiborne. Taking a break from the action. the cheerleaders rest for a few minutes before starting the second half. photo by Holland Studios. l Q Q V Q- if l'iE . . i i i ,. . iii ii T E ' . J, eiiil - - f'1, bifsiiz iiifliix, iiif 1 1 i' c Cheerleaders Rally Around Team Fall try-outs before a group of about 25 judges yielded eight young women who voiced their support of the Lion athletic teams throughout the year. The cheerlead- ers, led by captain Lisa Nichols and COACBP- tain Paula McGee, practiced four times each week as they perfected their routines. Two retreats enable the squad to plan the year, activities. The fall retreat at Kentucky Lake was given to learning cheers and chants for the upcoming seasong the one in the spring was devoted to planning the sum- mer clinic. Held in July, the summer clinic draws more than 100 junior high and high school cheerleaders to campus. They represent about 15 different squads. Current college cheerleaders conduct the clinic. Daily practices helped the cheerleaders maintain a level of accuracy and poise both mentally and physically for all games, photo by Richard Claiborne. lab CHEERLEADERS At the fall try-outs, judges were drawn from campus and community leaders, teach- ers, and former cheerleaders. Prospects were judged on the basis of skill, poise, per- sonality, cheer construction, jumps, and technique. ln addition, according to Mrs. Sylvia Har- ris, sponsor, the squad must maintain good academic standing and Christian character. This yearls squad consisted of Lisa Nich- ols, Paula McGee, Beth Pickard, Holly Ra- chels, Sheila Spurlock, Diane Speed, Deidra Watson, and Mary Davenport. Two college men, Mike Gerlach and Jeff Lewis, were chosen to be the college mascot. W -PFW A A . -U2 . A-M ..