Jones County Junior College - Lair Yearbook (Ellisville, MS)

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F, Go, Bobcats! Go, Bobcats! Beat those Bears! chants Darla Cruise. 1' . J... 4-:mama ,... .MA at.. M Ten years ago, a cheerleading squad was considered fantastic if all members had 36-24-36 figures, Miss America smiles, and goodlooking legs. Not much else was required of cheerleaders, after all they were only out on the field to brighten up the scenery. This theory, however popular though it may have been once, is extinct today. A cheerleader's image is changing more and more. Now cheerleaders are treated as professionals, not entertainers. New techniques such as tumbling, double partner stunts, specialized jumps, and dance routines are being practiced by more squads. Also more long hours are put into practice and perfecting every single move. No longer is the sloppy look used, every arm must be rigid, every thumb tucked under, and most important every girl must be in perfect time with the others. Spirit also plays a big part in a cheerleader's performance. A behind the scenes look shows a tired cheerleader diligently painting signs at 1:30 a.m. only to find out the next day that it wasn't her week to make signs at all. Across town, a broke, but spirited cheerleader is buying malted- milk balls for her secret pal at K8tB. As these examples show, cheerleaders care about the team's morale, and will do almost anything to boost their spirit. After all, that's their real job. After viewing the work and toil a cheerleader does, a person may ask: What does a cheerleader receive for her services? The answer is: Not a whole lot. For participating in sports, every athlete receives credit that counts on his record. Cheerleaders do not receive credit. While this is a situation that needs to be remedied, most cheerleaders say that they get their reward when a football player comes up to them after a pep rally and says, Hey, thanks. Ya'll are great! Supporting the team all season were cheerleaders Theresa Lambert, Bernadine Howell, Kay Boone, Leisa Harper, Alecia Palmer, Paula McNair, Darla Cruise, Sharon Ready, and Nan Edwards. Cheerleaders X l83

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A Cheerleadefs work is never done by Kara Kimbrough Bernie wonders what they could be talking about! Paula McNair shouts, I knewwe would win! . iii K S It sh S., f nn. 1 s E 'W Q 1 X . 'R ms f in , h b 4' l' -Y q A .4 4. l-ft:'E. s 5' Cheerleaders make a victory lane and cheer, Look Out: Because Bobcats come alive! f Cheerleaders K in

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- - Students take pride in being a part of the JCJC Band. This pride was revealed in their many excellent performances during the year. Pictured at right are Terry Priester, Carl Bath, Billy Lowrey and Tony Cooley. Below, Annette Roberts and Mary Lynn Wade concentrate on their routine during a Halftime show. Members of the Rifle Corps are Annette Roberts, Mary Lynn Wade, Vickie Hammock, Dianne Gilbert, Pam Zumwalt, Stephanie Holifield, Mary Frances Owen, Karen Sullivan, Janet Powell, Lori Starnes, Lorrie Scoggins and Cammie Rickard. IBA X Rifle Corps The long hours of practice pay off for the great Maroon Typhoon. Pictured above are Cammie Rickard, Lorrie Scoggins, Kathy Simmons, Beth Tisdale, Sue Hicks and Pat Kelly during a practice session.