Jackson Preparatory School - Precis Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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The enthusiasm and excitement felt by all the Patriot fans at the football games seems to be captured in the face of Helen Williford as she led cheers. As Judy Bickerstaff and Ginger Veazey watched breathlessly, along with the crowds in the stands, the Patriots made their last drive in an attempt to conquer the Canton Panthers with a winning touchdown. if ,F ,W 5, ggmMgfg,ffi.f::fae:e.ff . Screaming their hearts and lungs out, Sherry Myers and Missy Mims led cheers for the Patriots as they fought for victory. Using the megaphone, junior cheerleader Sherry Myers encouraged the crowds to support the team. 99

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Cheerleader Rallied The Forces The spirited senior high cheerleaders led the Pa- triots enthusiastically during pep rallies, football season and basketball season. The cheerleaders, year began during the summer as they practiced new cheers, painted crash sheets, and attended a clinic held at Ole Miss. The cheerleaders did much more than the impor- tant job of stirring up the student body during pep rallies and games and encouraging the teams. On game days, they put spirit-raisersi' in the athletes' lockers. At the end of both seasons, the cheer- leaders aided in the awards banquet. During the games, the cheerleaders also greatly supported the band and Pacers. Generally, the cheerleaders, at- tempt to unite the students was successful. The cheerleaders got involved in many school ac- tivities. F or Back-to-School night, the cheer- leaders held a plant sale as a fund-raising event. In the spring, the cheerleaders conducted their annual clinic and tryouts for the next yearis cheerleaders. All the cheerleaders' activities were sponsored by Sara Beth Jordan. Cheerleaders led the Patriot spirit as Prep participated in the basketball State Tournament at Canton. The 1976-1977 cheerleaders included: front row-Helen Grey Eaton Sherry Myers, Adriene Bass, Helen Williford. Back row-May May Pnmos Missy Mims, Judy Bickerstaff, head cheerleader, Shelly Stricklm Gmger Veazey and Clara Gwen Wilson. 98

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unior High Cheerleaders The 1976-77 junior high cheerleaders consisted of six ninth graders and two eighth graders. The ninth grade cheer- leaders were: Cynthia Bise, Kristi Head, Melanie Owens, Patty Sutherland, Teri Taylor, and head cheerleader, Laurie Wooley. Cheering for the eighth grade were Susan Hester and Dianne Triplett. The cheerleaders had many responsibilities to meet throughout the year. Leading pep rallies, traveling to out-of-town games, making happies for the football players, and planning banquets were just a few of these responsibilities. In the spring a clinic was held for all seventh and eighth grade girls interested in becoming a cheerleader. The junior high cheerleader sponsor was Miss Susan Bartling. The cheerleaders raised the spirit needed for the bas- ketball games. frightl w,:- The junior high cheerleaders were: Susan ,Hester, Cynthia Bise, Melanie Owen, Teri Taylor, Laurie Wooley, Dianne Triplett, Patty Sutherland, and Kristi Head. 100