Jefferson High School - Statesman Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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At the close of each pep assembly, a fre- quent scene is students filing out, inch by inch. During a competition yell, junior Russ McKinney assists the varsity cheerleaders in a cheer for victory. -New 'Nu 20 Pep Assemblies Acting as cheerleaders during a pep assem- bly, Miss Helane Golden and Mr. Mark Stewart help fire-up the audience. Led by a few spirited guys, the senior class unites in hopes ol' winning the competition cheer.

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A J-Hawks show who's the best. . . e've got spirit! What's that glowing orange thing with purple polka dots walking down the hall? asked Trudi. Don't be silly Trudi, it's a special spirit week and everyone ls supposed to dress up to raise spirit to beat Washington Friday night, stated Chalet. Spirit days are those picked by Student Council to fire-up stu- dents for an upcoming event. During a casual week of attend- ing school, many J-Hawk students are found dressed up as tourists, wearing outrageous hats, or looking like they are ready for W.W.IlI. Senior Jean Jurgensen stated, I think the spirit days really raise the spirit at school, and it gives people a change from the every- day school routine. . 496' ,1 Vifli tak Another way to show spirit is by attending the pep assemblies. These assemblies give students a chance to scream and yell or a perfect chance to stand out in the crowd by dressing up to show that their class is the best. Senior Mary Sedlacek stated, l'm not afraid of being recognized as showing my school spirit. I feel that if no one shows any sort of spirit our school activities would fall apart. This opinion is also shared by senior John Wirth who said, lf our schooI's spirit died, getting in- volved in sports would decrease extremely because everyone likes to have a lot of support when they are competing. There's nothing like a good row- dy crowd of wild students yelling to show that they are the best in the school. Pep assemblies and spirit days are special ways to help the stu- dents come together and form the best school ever. Spirit days provide the opportu- nity for students to show their craziness. Lisa Hoefer Modeling the latest fashions from Hawaii, seniors Jill Heese and Erin Casey have fun at the volleyball marathon. Dan Egger and his friends enthusiastically display their tme J-Hawk spirit at a fall football game. fe- f- 'M' . t ' 5 ?,,'-'W---4 3

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W' Good tim Jefferson J-Hawks, fight, fight! As the pep band plays the fight song, the pep as- sembly officially starts. Sophomores, juniors, and sen- iors all stand up to chant for their respective class. Pom pons do routines to pep band music and cheer- leaders show off their spirited cheers and latest mounts. The sports for the present season are then introduced along with the athletes who participate in them. Often a skit or two will accompany a pep assembly. This year The Twelve Days of Christmas was pre- sented at a December pep assembly. Thomas Jeffer- son lalso known as Mr. Geuderl acted as the master of ceremonies. At another assembly selected sopho- more, junior, and senior men showed their J-Hawk spirit by singing the fight song. The senior group fconsisting of Roger Bouzek, Kyle Cobb, Rob Edgeton, Todd Miskimen, Tim Moore, Mike Vercande, and John Waddilovel and the sophomore group fconsisting of Mark Hartman, Brian Kaliban, Randy Meier, Matt Ush- er, and Mark Weberl tied for singing the best rendi- tion of the fight song. Each winner received a candy bar. J Junior Tina llten commented, I like pep assemblies because they get everyone fired up before a big game and they also give everyone a chance to show their true J-Hawk spirit. Kristi Carroll Performing the fight song for a school as- sembly is the '83-'84 Pom Pon squad. Seniors Lisa Suchomel and Lisa Hoefer display school spirit as they participate in a Twelve Days of Christmas skit. f 21