Mansfield High School - Tiger Yearbook (Mansfield, TX)

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Something to Cheer About Enthusiasm abounds during pep The underlying current of spirit that traveled through students came to- gether and exploded in a mass of screams, yells, colorful signs and con- fetti. Classes demonstrated their spirit by dressing up according to Friday afternoon's rally themes and partic- ipating in cheers. Brian Stevens, offensive lineman, commented that the pep rallies en- courage us lvarsity football teaml to play better. I really enjoy the pep rallies, they help me to get fired up about the game. It's a time for the school to get together and support the Tigers, said band member Ann Chelette. HI think they fthe ralliesl are a real spirit motivator for everyonef' During the 30-minute rally, each cheerleading squad performed various chants which included favorites Bang, Bang Choo Choo Trainu, f'Two Bits , and MHS Chant. Junior varsity and varsity drill team members danced to such songs as Wipe out , Rockin' Robin , and the Disney theme's Mickey Mouse Club. Close to the pep rally's conclusion, Players of the Week were announced and presented to the enthusiastic rallies crowd. The week's players inspired the fans speeches. As the band played the Alma Ma- ter, team members and cheerleaders in the gym's center while further by giving spirit gathered students and faculty joined hands and sang. For the seniors, the final pep rally signaled not only a close to the sea- son, but also a closer step towards graduation. - Dana Peel Z ai 'U fu 4: U 'E U I- . t . JZ 'S ,J-ff 1 E l 1 Above Left: New Athletic Director and Head Coach Harold Mayo fcenterl is es- corted into the first pep rally by varsity head cheerleader Kristin Hoffner lleftl and mascot Freddi Himmelberg lrightl. Above: Members ofthe Junior Class show their spirit by hold- ing up their Tiger sign. Left: During the 50's Day rally, students march in signaling We're Number 1. Spirit 7

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pep fpepf n. to invig- orate rally fral'ef n. a mass meeting or assembly to generate enthusiasm cheer fchirf n. a shout of encouragement or con- gratulation yell fyelf n. a rhythmic cheer uttered or chanted in unison by a group 6 Spirit Right: Members of the Tiger Band perform the school's fight song, Dixie, during the pep rallies. Below Left: The junior varsity cheer- leaders help to build spirit. Below Right: Var- sity cheerleaders boost school spirit while the band performs. 6 -M W-Aw .i 3 I 5 2- L ,LO '- X Above: Members of the varsity drill team dance their way through a routiriefatithe homecoming ' pep rally. ' A

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homecoming fh6m'- kem-inf n. an annual cel- ebration attended by alumni festivities ffes-tiv-et es! n. festive proceed- ings, things done in cel- ebration tradition ftre-dish-en! n. the handing down of customs from one gener- ation to another preparation fprep-e-ra shenf n. the process of making something ready for some occasion 8 Homecoming Right: Junior Melodie Sawyers flashes a winning smile on Nerd Day. Below: Juniors Andy Clark and Jason Jordon tleft to rightl pause between classes in the An- nex Building to visually define nerdiness during homecoming week. Below Right: Mathematics teacher Linda Jobe and her student proudly wear their caps on Hats Off to the Tigers day, even though it was a dress code violation. , ,A w o lc: : A. nu ,E 'ni hi , ,,, U Right: Seniors ' Debby Smith and Wendy Oller Cleft to rightl busy themselves in putting up hall decorations. The Senior Class won the Student Council's deco- rating contest Wednesday with their theme The Greatest Class on Earth. Q. o .E S N E T6 ac i .nxt Saws. MHS