Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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Trojan Seniors (some in skirts to mock the Cavalier male cheerleaders) jam the stands to root the team on against Clo- ver Hill. The Varsity Cheerleaders revel in ex- pected victory as they urge the team to “Cream the Chiefs.” CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY VIRGINIA Student Life School Spirit 21

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Let’s Hear It Recent years have seen a re- naissance in school spirit at Midlothian. The Class of 1980 set a new tradition in motion during the 1979-80 basketball season. Unusual themes and imaginative gimmicks have made Midlothian’s brand of fan support unusual and trendset- ting in the area. Three years ago a large group of fans traveled to an away game at Manchester attired as the New Wave rock group “Devo.” Midlo spirit has not been the same since. Immedi- ately the student body had a purpose: innovation at basket- ball games. The themes that year consisted of Arabian Night, New Wave Night and Beach Night to “ride the Pe- tersburg ‘wave.’ Students came in all manner of attire. Last year the school was led by male “cheerleader” Kyle Bowles as “Trojans are what? RED HOT!” echoed week after week through the Trojans gym- nasium. Theme nights were again the order of the day as Trojan fans donned paper bags and laughed at Colonial Heights on “Unknown Comic Night” and wore ties and po- Chris OBrion’s “MIDLO 1” license plates are easy to remember for any Trojan fan. 20 Student Life School Spirit For Spirit! litely held up signs on “Polite Night.” This year, led by the Propa- ganda Committee, basketball fans decided to be as original as possible. “Skeeter” Paige of Varina was greeted by dozens of Trojan fly swatters as we “swatted Skeeter. “l@y Bird was welcomed with a sea of Kentucky Fried Chicken buck- ets as Midlo “Kentucky Fried” the Skyhawks. And so it went. Rowdy cheers and rowdy gimmicks reflected intense interest in Midlo athlet- ics. Football, as well as basket- ball, reflected the innovative new approach to fan support at Midlothian. Hundreds of but- tons could be seen in the halls the week of the contest with neighborhood rival Monacan. Most students were adorned with pictures of (gasp!) under- wear as fans expressed their de- sire to ““De-brief Monacan” and ‘Beat the briefs off the Chiefs!” It was nothing if not a unique year for Midlothian school spir- it. Mirrored sunglasses mask the identities of J.V. cheerleaders Kaky Spruill and Lauren Ellis. Beauty and the Beast ... Coach Hicks and Powder Puff Cheerleader John Hodge form an unlikely duo at the Homecoming Cheerleaders Pep Club contest.

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To many athletes, the culmi- nation of any athletic season 1s ultimately the recognition and satisfaction they receive for re- presenting their school. The awards assemblies held this year provided an opportunity for the athletes, coaches, and managers of Midlo’s sports pro- grams to gain a measure of rec- ognition. In addition to honor- ing the efforts and accomplish- ments of team play, the assem- blies were also a time to recog- nize outstanding individuals in each sport. Awards were pre- sented to the most valuable per- formers on each team and to that team’s most improved indi- vidual. The fall assembly included football, field hockey, girls’ bas- ketball, and cross country. The winter awards assembly hon- ored the participants in girls’ gymnastics, wrestling, and bas- ketball. Athletes and coaches Diane Mamunes accepts her Most Valuable Player award in girls’ basket- ball. The girls’ gymnastics team stand hap- pily after receiving recognition for their season. 22 Student Life Sports Awards Achievement and Recognition participating in track, boys’ gymnastics, tennis, soccer, golf, softball, and baseball were rec- ognized at the spring assembly. Presiding over each assembly was hard working Midlothian Athletic Director Pete Koste. Mr. Koste made a special pre- sentation to the cheerleaders at the winter assembly. He deemed the varsity squad wor- t hy of keeping their blue and gold megaphones, which are traditionally passed on from year to year. It was largely Mr. Koste’s or- ganizational efforts which en- abled the teams to participate and receive the recognition they deserved. He administrated the earning of varsity letters, the scheduling throughout the year, the overseeing of the athletic budget, and finally, the coordi- nating of each awards assem- bly.