McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Front row: Lauren LaFleur, Phyllis Monte- lero, Gina Delpapa, Beth Beach, Vanessa Williams, Jackie Guillory, Christi Bono. Back row: Ben Higginbotham, Bill Guillotte, Bobby Guilbot, Chris Davis, David Horvath, Randy Richard. (Photo by G. Edwards) Houston sophomore David Horvath and freshman Randy Richard of Lake Charles prepare to catch freshman Lauren LaFleur of Sulphur as she finishes an aerial stunt. (Photo by B. Mericle) 14 Student Life Practices during free time in the fall semes- ter gave the McNeese cheerleading squad the chance to perfect pyramid construc- tions. (Photo by R. Broussard)

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BA aaa e Lisa Price, Monica Martin, Lori Vaughn and Brett Downer, all members of Alpha Psi Omega, portray characters from ‘‘Time of Your Life” on the fraternity’s float entry in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by J. Cates) Phyllis Porter (junior maid), Carmen Cor- mier (senior maid), Sandra Canik (queen), Renee Fontenot (senior maid), Jodie Bal- lard (Sophomore maid) and Karla East (freshman maid) were honored guests at a reception aboard the Lady Claire. The event marked the beginning of Homecom- ing festivities. (Photo by J. Cates) Lake Charles senior Erica Boseman mans the Cowboy ‘“‘chuck wagon’”’ as hungry stu- dents line up for barbeque during the Fall Outdoor Celebration. The annual ‘‘feed’”’ is held in conjunction with Homecoming. (Photo by R. Broussard) Homecoming 3

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Performing stunts and constructing pyramids in national competition, as well as during sports events, gave the McNeese Cheerleading Squad a year of Ups and Downs Growth, advancement, and op- portunity were the major forces be- hind this years’ cheerleading squad. Four members of the team were chosen to be on the instruction staff for the National Cheerleader Associ- ation. The four chosen, Gina Del- papa, Leon Senegar, Vanessa Wil- liams, and Bill Guillotte, traveled throughout the United States and Canada teaching cheers to high school students. Sponsor Glenda Menard and co- captains Leon Senegar and Gina Delpapa composed dance routines Home basketball games, football games, and special events brought the cheer- leaders out to root for the Cowboys. Gina Delpapa, Beth Beach, Jackie Guillory. Lauren LaFleur, and Randy Richard per- form at a home basketball game. (Photo by B. Mericle) for the cheerleaders to perform at University events and competitions. During the competition at the Na- tional Collegiate Cheerleader Camp, McNeese placed seventh out of all teams represented. Being a cheerleader means mak- ing a commitment to motivating crowds of students, fans, and ath- letes. This group of enthusiastic cheerleaders thrives on supporting the Cowboys. Their cheerleading re- quires an immense amount of hard work and consumes an enormous amount of time. However, due to their pride and interest in cheering, the members of the McNeese squad let nothing stand in the way of being a cheerleader. With such enthusiasm, it is no wonder the McNeese squad is tops in the nation. Cheerleaders 15