Mesa High School - Superstition Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Pep Is Sparked b Bonfire What is the spirit of Mesa High? It is the yelling and singing at the games, the enthusiasm shown at the pep assemblies, and the student in- volvement in school activities. This year Mesa High started a new tra- dition. Student Council gathered wood, took it to the gravel pit, and built a bonfire on the night before the homecoming game. Not only did the bonfire supply a wave of warmth to the outside of the body but many students felt an inner ember glowing which brought back old memories and gave a lift to a new spirit. Page 22-Student Life UPPER CENTER: Second period was cut short so that the student body could hold a pep as- sembly inthe gravel pit. ABOVE: On the night before the homecoming game students gather around the bonfire singing school songs and chanting victory yells. RIGHT: Cheerleader Debbie Tidwell continues to jump at the end ofone ofthe many spirited school yells. A

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n.:-AL ,,,...o.. ma, 'g'?1W 3'mF itit if T ,W 3 tif 1 as F if Emi, iiiis..S.Mmii vii D M TTT in KH EIIQ3 5 LEFT: Sally Scott, puts up a picture as part of the scenery. Many props and walls had to be secured in the play. CENTER LEFT: Left to right are Patty Chevalier, Alice Richardson, Janet Coombs and Tammy Millet make up the painting crew. CENTER RIGHT: Sherrie Allred puts make-up on Larry Goodyear before opening night. The cast members have many other talents. LOWER LEFT: Shawn Risinger is fixing lights before opening night. There is much lighting involved in a production. LOWER RIG HT: Alice Richardson and Rose' lyn Stratton pull strings to make the pillows and a vase fly upin the play. Student Life-Page Zl

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ABOVE: Bunnie Maria Diaz shows her en- thusiasm by doing a split jump at the home- coming game. LEFT: Pep Council trys to lighten tense spirits by performing a comical conflict between a Mesa High Jackrabhit and a Coro- nado Don. Student Li fe-Page 23