Jersey Village High School - Falcon Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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rf? V Dana checks over the Gold Dusters before performance. l Q 'S 5 1 K N . 17, ,Q in X Q 1 yh Y Gayla Terry, Kenny Sullivan, Kathy Parsons and Diane Gibbs pal around after the dance, V Hollis Sabrusula, Karen McLaughlin, and T. C. Gusler munch out before thegame. 1 ,fl V AKristi McDuff throws a wink to the audience. ASorry that it was over Connie AMiss Bucey giggles Koehn thinks about the dance. with the girls before lhe 4 1 game. Clubs -

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ractice makes erfect The afternoon got hotter, foreheads wetter, bodies weaker and tempers shorter. Just when everyone thought they were about to collapse, a familiar shout from Miss Diana Bucey, Gold Duster Director, called, Take a water break! Relief came over their faces as sixty girls suddenly got enough energy to make a dash to the closest water fountain. Three hours of practice every day after school was scheduled into each girl's day the minute she made Gold Dusters. Practice was long and tiring but the thought of being on the field with hundreds watching was a priceless feeling that no member would trade for the world. The Gold Dusters were different from the previous girls. New, jazzy dance was presented in- stead ofthe military style they had shown all of the years before. However, the reasons for being in drill remained the same. Speaking for many girls, Valerie Crowley explain- ed, I wanted to be in drill because l wanted to have close friendships with the other girls and be in a good organization. Friendships formed in Gold Dusters endured long after the football games and the pep rallies. After spending so much time with the same group day after day, they could not help becoming such close friends. Being on a drill team was also a great learn- ing experience for the members. Tanya Stork explained, l've learned a lot of responsibility and to respect others. Diana Schmied continued, You have to learn discipline because you have to abide by certain rules. When a member broke ,one of the numerous rules, punishment could be demerits, jump kicks, or not being able to perform. As Jennifer Danhaus remembered, l'll never forget the time I had to do a hundred kicks for drinking a coke! Still, the year was a rewarding one. The perfor- mance by invitation at two Rockets games, a Sweepstakes win in February, an enthusiastically received Spring Show in April and the May Ban- quet proved that practice made perfect. agar P Michele Gervais, Jen- nifer Danhaus, Robin Bowen and Karen Ragland enjoy the applause. P The Gold Dusters ner- vously await halftime. wk' Ina.. Atlanet Tribby was all smiles ADebbie Gunter Tami Gusler Valerie Crowley and for the R oc kets ga m e Sarah Garcia perfectly perform a highkick routine 4 - Clubs performance.

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arsity peaks success Varsity Cheerleaders' first glow of pride began at Southern Methodist University Cheerleading Camp at Dallas, Texas. We were nominated for the Award of Ex- cellence, proclaimed Debbie McKoewn, Head Cheerleader. According to Jackie Brown, A highlight was when the camp asked us to perform for all the cheerleaders. The purple sparkles of the padded shoulders and headress earned the mascot the nickname Disco Falcon. Many of the features and other materials used in the costume were so rare that Debbie Bradshaw had to cheer in shorts and T- shirt for six games and pep rallies, until the costume arrived. Camp got the girls to an exciting start. But the winning football, volleyball, and basketball seasons meant the squad was viewed by more people than ever. Our unusual winning season has inspired us to do our best, Terri Jarrett commented. Besides cheerleading we sell ribbons, pen- nants, and pins for football and basketball, said Nancy Linden. Other responsibilities include planning pep rallies and teaching new cheers to the Gold Dusters, Dustettes, Band, and the rest of the stu- dent body. The seemingly effortless mounts, jumps, splits, and flips meant hours of practice every day in the summer and after school. The squad this year holds a unique closeness between each member. We respect each other and it shows through our performances, remarked Debbie McKeown. We feel very for- tunate to have experienced such a rewarding and spirited year. PThe Spring Game was a sneak preview of what the Varsity Cheerleaders would be like for the new year. PCheerleaders - Maureen Lassonde, Amber Andrews, Renee Phillips, Jackie Brown, Debbie Bradshaw, Terri Jarrett, Pam Nix- on, and Debbie McKoewn try to mount before the crowds come for the JV vs Westfield game. AFalcon Mascot Debbie Bradshaw shines bright in her new Falcon uniform at the Conroe game. .. qt-i 'i i ARenee Phillips and Pam Nixon listen to the requests of AAmber Andrews is unsure of which yell to begin the Cy various cheers from the Band and Gold Dusters, Creek game with. Clubs in