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

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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

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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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Seaons a bit disappointing Greenville's golf team done in at hosted Invitational and disqualified; girl's tennis team battered by rain and weather cancellations. One of the highlights of the golf season was when Mike Wells broke the school record for away matches with an individual score of 33 during a nine-hole match at Portland Country Club. The biggest disappointment of the season was the Greenville Invitational Regional where the team got disqualified because of a “misunderstanding of the rules.” Gino Ruiz who lowered his average six strokes was voted most improved. Senior Mike Wells received Most Valuable Player and Most Dedicated went to Matt Vaughn. Mr. Sharrow’s overall opinion of the season was “with the talent that we had, it was a little disappointing.” The scores started out good but rose as the season went on. They ended up the season with an overall record of 9-5. They placed 8th out of 15 at regionals on the North Kent Golf Course. “Unique,” is the word Coach Ginny Johnson used to sum up her girls tennis team’s season. It was unique because the team chosen Varsity players only played together in one match all season. Leading the team to a 5-3 dual record was the first singles player, and the only graduating senior, Jean Turner. She also won the Most Valuable Player Award. The Most Dedicated Award went to Mary Jo Brunner, fourth singles player. KbSWSR, The highlight of the season was scoring 14 points for a second place finish at the Sparta Doubles Invitational. The girls not only battled tough teams but they also battled Mother Nature. Three matches were cancelled and never made up. Number four singles player Shannon Rlessen hits a powerful serve to her awaiting opponent. ♦ -t f 4 1 Tt • H try 4 I ■% irrt rr-t t-f+ 4ft jmf Iff Being lefthanded is a big advantage sometimes for second singles player Karin Morey. Here she shows her strong backhand as she hits it back to her opponent. Warm up before a match is essential. Number one singies player Jean Hirner fine tunes her swing before playing a tough Big Rapids opponent. Stranded in a sand trap can be frustrating as shown by Gino Ruiz as he pitches out of the trap. 40 — Boys Golf Girls Tennis