Los Angeles Valley College - Crown Yearbook (Valley Glen, CA)

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Flying through the air with the greatest of ease, Valley's gymnasts make it look like a breeze. A double flip in the air or building of a pyra- mid awes the spectators at the versatility of the tumblers. The six gymnasts, Doug Wash- burn fwho is always up in the airj, Fred Washburn, David De Poe, Larry Jackson, Wally Williams and Arnie Widofrosky, usually perform along the sidelines at the games. Whenever Valley makes a point, they Hip for joy and show their enthusiasm for the team by execut- ing a series of flips in the air. The tumblers are generally dressed in white slacks and white shirts so that they are more easily seen in the dark. The songleaders are also seen down on the field wearing short skirts and pom-pons, assisting the cheerleaders in leading the cheers. They help convey the spirited feel- ing of the crowd into a lively routine. eerlecider Gayle Smith reflects the lhusiasm of Vcilley's off the field rticipanfsf' . i rx, '- She may be only a head and tail, but the Monarch lioness is still the beloved mascot of Valley. She can be seen most of the time cavorting around the cheerleaders trying to get them to let her lead some of the cheers. Sometimes she can be seen up in the press box harassing the scorekeeper trying to make him change the score to give her team the victory. While the lioness is giving the sports writers a bad time, the lion is down on the field ring- ing the victory bell as the Mon- archs roar on to victory. Along with the lioness, the band and Monarchettes also convey spirit of Valley College to students. Band members, dressed in their new green and gold uniforms, perform at games or school rallies as an accompaniment to the cheerleaders and Monarchettes. Monarchettes, Valley College's drill team, is directed by Miss Vir- ginia Waldron, modern dance in- structor. It is composed of women who are interested in drill team work who want to participate at Valley functions by performing at the games. Doug Washburn absolutely flips over Valley's touchdown as other gymncisfs watch in owe. Heading the yell leaders is Gary Spradlin, a vibrant young man who generally is at the microphone lead- ing the cheers. Ken Burr, Charlie Flake and Barry Moren help him by getting spectators to participate in cheering the team. Each of the yell leaders must be able to control the crowd and lead it to the over- whelming spirit evidenced by the cheers that help the team. Not just any student can arouse a crowd to emotional heightsg he must be an experienced leader and exceptional student. The yell leaders also contribute to school functions by being com- mentators, getting students inter- ested in activities on campus such as dances and rallies. This creates a feeling of unity on campus and makes Valley what it is. More now than ever before Valley students feel a true unity and security in the school. They feel that it is a part of their life-a very important part in readying them for the future. As students leave Valley, they will never forget the closeness they felt toward the school and the people connected with it, and .they will be forever avid supporters of the mighty Monarchs.

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Valle Y . ..r,.. 'f 15.,::,':3- - cl . 502-,.. ., ,. f an wr Cheryl Wilson, Valley College band member, is shown here during an exhibition at a football game. B -l , - 7 'W

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Monarchette Frances Golub also partici- pates in spirit of rallies to spur on a winning team. wi'S1z?Ffff:'fi1 Y Team mascot, Valley College Lion, rings the victory bell after a winning game. Band Members Kenneth LaVoie, Kenneth Drummy, Gary Vander Haven and Chris Barge spell out spirit with music at all Valley football games.