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

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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 ..

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Cheerleaders Deidra Watson f Holly Rachels r l Mike Gerlach r Lisa Nichols r Mary Davenport Sheila Spuriock ' 5 W R Diane Speed W Jeff Lewis 1 L ,, Paula McGee Beth Pickard swf. 'K ' as -as --,,..,. Q , , .M H be .... vii' :PN- P Q A' aT' isa 4 'N I ww Cheerleaders urge a lull house to stand up and cheer for the Lions and a victory hungry crowd begins to oblige. photo by Holland Studios, Nr - A The Lion greets people in the end-zone, a tradtional site of rabid fan support, with a chilling roar, photo by Richard Claiborne. CHEERLEADERS 187