Gunderson High School - Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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What makes a great spirit squad? Gunderson. This year there was a great amount of spirit. With forty one girls al- together, there's no way that they couldn't be heard. When they're out on the field, they give off an energy that makes the crowd go wild. Last summer the girls went to spirit camp at U.C.S.C. ! I had such a great time! I met a lot of people and the scenery was gorgeous! That includes most of the guys, said Sophomore Kerri Santos. When they came back, they had a lot of new cheers and dances that they learned to per- form for us. Another great thing hap- pened for them also. On November 8, I987, the girls went and performed at halftime with nearly 600 other girls at After winning the superior award trophies, the varsity cheerleaders were very ex- cited to show it off. Clock- wisez, Laura Bauman, Kristin Olsen, Liz Taylor, Karen Schrader, Heidi Buchner, Jen- ny Cook, Jennifer Landers, Samantha Marder, Lisa Ret- tig. Heather Culcasi, Michelle Mallin, Cristen Carlentini, Irene Redondo, Kristin Tonas- cia, Kelly Wells, Angela Vira- montes, Michelle Mullen, Leah Gagliardo the San Francisco vs. Houstin Oliers game. lt was a great opportunity to go and perform in front of thousands of people, and see our favorite team win! said senior Liz Taylor. But it just doesn't just take good looks to be a good squad. Everyday at fourth period the girls work hard on new routines and cheers to perform at school functions. They also get a lot of help from Advisor Barbara Uyeda. She organizes all rallies, competitions, and other things, such as the S.F. football game. Without her help, our squads couldn't be as good as they are. But hard work and an advisor aren't all that it takes. Friendship is an important part of it all. Unity and togeth- erness are so important! I don't think I would like doing this Ccheeri all that much if I didn't have all of these good friends. They make it fun, and we al- ways have a good time. And finally, we have a mascot, after sr. Tara Thomas passed around a peti- tion in '87, Thellalmost voted down mascot was back. And it makes sence that Tara is the mascot. She shares that role with jr. Andy Phelps. I didn't want to see the traditional mascot taken out of spirit. And I wanted to be it. Tara said. Well, she certainally deserves it. Tara got most spirited in the sr. best. So with all the spirit, land there was a toni it was a great year. And in the coming years, we hope that the future squads have a spirit like the spirit of l988.

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N ll f Top:Michelle Bendel, Gianna Musante, Sandy Chan. Bottom: Terri Corin Stocton, Lisa Schoberg, Mindy Gaebal. Middle: Missy Hobbs Pervarnic, Amy Wherle, Gina Ott, Lisa Robins, Kerri Sanatos Maryann Strout, Amrita Tahiliani, Gina Wise, Vicki Bonus. iosi WS When halftime came aorund, all the girls were ready to let the balloons go and watch the players go to victory. And as Amy Werle shows, they were all happy. Waiting with aanticipation for the final quarter to end, Junior Toni l-logeman watches the final plays of the game. I I ...o ...Q- A six W: .