Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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No dull moments As usual they made the best of long rides by telling jokes, eating at McDonalds or singing with the radio. Say YO! YO HO! . . . seemed to echo as the varsity cheerleaders led the crowds with their enthusiastic style. Coach Nancy Dixon and the eight junior and senior girls accompanied the football and basketball players to all of the games including a three and a half hour bus ride to Traverse City. As usual they made the best of those long rides by telling jokes, eating at the nearest McDonalds or singing with the radio. There were rare a dull moment among those girls! Their season not only consisted of cheering at the games, but also planning PEP assemblies and taking part in competitions held at different high schools and colleges throughout Michigan. The basketball cheerleaders attended the Hope college competition and clinic along with 50 other squads. They gave one of their better performances of the year, but did not receive a trophy. However they did finish among the top 15 squads, as did the football cheerleaders at the Allegan County Fair this summer. They performed an original choreographed dance and cheer. As in any sport there are often a few athletes that stood out above the rest, this Crowd excitement was created by the cheerleaders during the first afternoon assembly. It also inspired the Varsity Football players as the Jackets finished the night with a 14 to 6 victory over visiting Lakeview. year was the first year the cheerleaders were recognized for their outstanding traits of leadership. MVP went to an athlete who showed outstanding ability and discipline and willingness to learn. Most Dedicated also was given to an athlete with ability and discipline, but at the same time gave 100% to their sport through all situations. Most Improved was awarded to the person who went above and beyond the point of just being another athlete. They improved upon their skills by putting in extra hours, hard work and dedication. This year the MVP for the football cheerleaders was Senior Vicki Larsen, Most Dedicated was Senior Julie King, and Most Improved was Senior Amy Perks. Senior Julie King received MVP for the basketball cheerleaders while Most Dedicated was awarded to Senior Lori Hodges and Most Improved to Junior Christy Jessop. 38 — Varsity Cheerleaders

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J V Jackets rout rivals A 39-8 opening victory over Lakeview and 33-0 victory over Belding highlight strong season as JV’sgo undefeated at Black Field. The Jayvee Jacket football team opened the season with an impressive trouncing of rival Lake-view 39-8 behind the running of Ty Hallock and A1 vi Daniels. Hallock rushed for four touchdowns and 106 yards on only nine carries, while Daniels scored two touchdowns and 121 yards on eleven carries. The Jackets proceeded to pile added wins with four home victories and no losses, while going 3-2 in away games. During the season theof-fense was very productive, putting 178 points on the scoreboard (73 in first quarter play), while the defense limiting opposition to 97 season points, with only twelve allowed in the first quarter. Daniels, Hallock and Gary Cazier led the rushing attack. Daniels piled up 864 yards for the season, Hallock 447 and Cazier 314. Daniels had the longest run of the season with a 94 yarder against Fremont. Ed Pretzel led the receivers with 19 receptions for 306 yards. Quarterback Dave Gowans completed 25 passes for a 52% accuracy rate. The season concluded with a sensational 33-0 thrashing of rival Belding in Coach Duane Chambers last game as Jayvee coach. JV cheerleaders kept team spirits up and with the winning season the JV team had, there was little trouble keeping the fans excited. They also assisted the Varsity Cheerleaders in organizing, coordinating and performing various pep assemblies throughout the year. The V cheerleaders helped coordi■ While scoring a touchdown. Ty Hal- note pep assembly activities such as Jock receives great blocking from his this tricycle race where Steve Mount offensive teammates, pushes Cherie Rasmussen around a prescribed course. i JV Football Cheerleaders — 37

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The Varsity Cheerleaders helped promote crowd enthusiasm with the Seniors as they took an active part in the Homecoming Assembly. Basketball Cheerleaders Kelly Cornell. Tracey Brown, Cassie Spohn, Jenny Powers, Cherie Rasmussen. Christy Jessop and Lori Hodges. In the center is Coach Nancy Dixon. A choreographed cheer at Black Field during “Meet the Yellow Jackets'’ gave the Varsity squad an opportunity to demonstrate some techniques brought back from a summer camp. SENIOR! SENIORS! The Varsity Cheerleaders chant as they help the Senior Class successfully win the Most Spirited title and the Pep jug! Football Cheerleaders TVacey Brown, Vicki Larsen, Beth VanHoose, Pam Corwin, Coach Nancy Dixon, Jenny Powers. Julie King, Amy Perks and Cherie Rasmussen. Varsity Cheerleaders — 39