Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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a tiger, a microphone and a rowdy group give the Tigers that... Winning Spirit Hours of practice make this 3-leveled pyramid ' just another stunt ' at the Mid- South Coliseum. ▼ The cheerleaders welcome the company of an old friend, Pouncer. A The 84-85 Cheerleaders (Front Row: L to R) Maggie Whitehead, Brad Bowers, Michele Lockhart, David DeBerry, Selina Tolson, Benny Darnell, John Capocaccia, Diana Pate, Gordon Kelly, Angie Swords, Bill Irby, and Tracy Yount. (Back Row: L to R) By Rusty McKinley Presenting the Premier Collegiate Cheerleading Squad in the Nation, from the Capitol of Collegiate Cheerleading Excellence, the Memphis State Tigers. The squad set a substantial record by winning the National Cheerleader Asso- ciation Collegiate Cheerleader Champion- ship two times consecutively, in 1983, 1984. Due to their outstanding performances several members were asked to partici- pate in an International Dance Festival in Fukuoka, Japan for 80 days. In addition the squad was invited to perform as recognized champions and entertainers on the 1984 Miss Teen USA show, which was broadcast by NBC nationally and in 1 1 Foreign Countries. Through the activities of Pouncer (the costumed mascot), the mic-man and the cheerleaders, more fans got off their seat and verbally into the ball game helping the Tigers to win. Jfc, Cheerleaders

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pom-pon squad - - - - JUmPS da h ncta I© Beat GOGS Of! By Karla Phillips What has 24 legs, good looks and dances better than Michael Jackson? Ask the television viewers in Memphis — or the 1 1,000 people who packed the Mid-South Coliseum Saturday, Dec. 8 for the MSU vs. UCLA basketball game. They know the answer: Memphis State ' s Pom-Pon girls! Their talents earned an appearance as Don Moy, Photo Service the feature halftime act on the regionally televised game. Publicity and recognition both awaited the girls after their performance. We were at the gym every morning at six o ' clock getting the show ready, said Janna Evans, a three-year veteran. That two hours of practice doesn ' t include the three hours they also put in everyday at 2 p.m. It ' s worse than a full-time job, Evans said. Pom-pon has to come first, said Lynda Boswell, captain and four-year member of the squad. Everything else is secondary — social life, working, studying, everything. You have to agree to devote all your time to it. It ' s a whole lot of work, but it ' s worth it, Angy Tobias, a two-year member, said. When the crowd is on its feet clapping, it makes al of this worthwhile. Other pom-pon members are: Sandra Acuff, Teresa Chitwood, Maria Cook, Christy Harris, Barbara Hearon, Allison Holland, Vicki McCrary, Karla Phillips and Ginger Teague. The unit incorporates acrobats and pyramids as well as dancing. The girls perform as many as 40 routines in a season plus five halftime shows, ,4k M The 84-85 Pom-pon squad. Teresa Chitwood, Allison Holland, Sondra Acuff, and Ginger Teague. Janna Evans, Maria Cook, Janet Allen, and Barbara Hearon. Karla Phillips, Angy Tobias, Lynda Boswell, and Chris Cooper. The many hours of dedicated practice payoff with a winning spirit and an outstanding performance. T When the crowd is on its feet clapping, it makes all of this worthwhile. Don Mojr, Photo Services ► At one of their many half-time shows, the pom-pon squad performs a routine to Ray Parker Jr. ' s Ghostbusters. Pom-Pon Girls