Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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I got ln the Maniacs be'c'al4.i'e I gc! I0 be wild and crazy. senior James Theisen .j oy .ti if ta it j v t r it it N fl ' Wee wi i C it Y 'll'iW'tiw'Mii,i',:i1i ' J it ,l a w i Pom Pons, Maniacs shout encouragement Their dancing generated school spirit, said junior Erich Johnson. Pom pons did their share of spirit boosting. They not only encouraged spirit dur- ing assemblies and halftimes, they boosted spirit wherever they went. Becoming a pom pon required plenty of enthu- siasm, charm and energy. It was their job to make sure everyone around them was spirited. The pom pons not only had to look good, but they had to make up new dances for every performance. t'We really had a good year, the squad was really close,', said senior Jamie Mortimer. We had a good time dancing and coming up with our own routines. Making their own rou- tines, while matching the dance steps to the music. took much practice. lt was one of the best years for pom pons, said junior Camie Turnbow. Everyone got along really greatg we had a lot of fun during practices. The squad went to two contests, one during the summer another in the fall, At summer contest the squad took first place, ai om pons. Front row: Gwen Wilkerson, Susie Reiter. Cindy Yates, Wendy Bickerstaff. Second row: Kim Abbananto, T.K. Analla. Camie Turnbow, Jamey Mortimer, Bobbie Farr. Lisa Moatcs. Pom Pons!Moniocs 54 Organizations along with a trophy for the most spirited group. They won the spirit stick for the most spirited group every night during the one week camp. It took a lot of hard work to come up with all of the routines for all of the games, said junior Kim Abbananto. It was even harder doing the routines in front of all your friends. The pom pons had practices every day after school from 2:30 until 5:00. During the summer they practiced every day from 8 a.m. until noon. 'l'urnbow does her part in the vigorous pom pon routine at a basketball assembly. Pom pons pertomied their dances at the games as well as at all pep assemblies. ead Jive. Junior Camie ,J eady, Hit It! Junior Kim Abbananto prepares mentally to perform at the spe- cial homecoming assembly, Pom pon and cheerleading squads provided enthusiasm and enhanced pep assemblies.

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ter the Game Senior Justin Adams and junior Tom Walding play a duet as senior drum major Jeff Hastings directs the rest of the hand. At thc Homecoming game. the hand played a fight song in victory. X ll Wrapped lip. Dur- ing the football season. the band sometimes played in the cold weather. Junior Mark Leeder and sophomore Kathryn Stevens were play ing and try ing to keep xx arm at the same time. arching On. The percussion section. in preparing to march out on the field during halftime at the Norman game. lines up for easy access, The percussion section added a little extra pizzaz to the music. , 434 Q 4 ,sg . j ,Q hhppzz A v B I 5 T . L Q . , kg A - g LZI I I- git, mhh . .KL . ,. . .gi N if j ... ig I , f.f .2 its ' s exi t s r- at-ff . . F1 as, c ti- l, -.: r as we licgja 'z Q ' ' F 'J ',,. f :ytl . ' .. 'Wi K' .t Q' ' X B E' wc '- A -' -. . .-- .2l, .A ' ' ..,. 4 ' ' K J it . it ss.. J tf df p - An Added Beat Adding color and showmanship to the band, the different uniforms added just the right touch. All sorts of instru- ments were used in the band, but most were made of gold or silver metal which reflected off the stadium lights and the sun. All band members wore the standard blue pants with white piping down the leg, topped by a red jacket with white fringe. The percussion sec- tion had blue pants with a red and white silk shirt. The flags and rifles incorporated the schools' colors into their own designs, Their little extras only helped in adding to the band and its appearance. oncert Formation. When the Putnam City North game was postponed due to rain. the band performed in orderly lines. The rain held back band members from participating in the halftime show. Bonds Organizations 53

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royal blue and bright winging Arms. At the football assembly the pom pon squad performed for the student body. The girls worked up, practiced for and performed a different routine for each pep assembly. p and Over. Hoping the other pom pon girls will catch her is senior Cindy Yates. During their routines the squad often used difficult acrobatics to liven them up. pirit Mania. At the football season opener, senior Dylan Romo and Kelly Spicer cheered the Lions to a victory, The maniacs attended all home games and many away games to promote spirit among the spectators and team members. . uilding a Wall. During assemblies the pom pon squad performed routines perfectly coordinated with music. The multi-talented squad was responsible for its own chore- ography and chose music to match the moves and the mood to be presented. Crazy But Cool Unlike most clubs, students didn't have to maintain a certain grade point averge, pay any dues or answer to a sponsor to be in the Moore Maniacs. The Maniacs tee-shirt with their nicknames on the student-oriented group. Most of the students wore the Moore Maniacs tee-shirt with their nick names on the back. Wearing the shirt was not required but it was one of the many ways to be recognized. For some. that just wasn't enough. They dressed up in costumes and painted their faces. red, which usually took as long two hours to do. The Maniacs were the motivating force be- hind the fans. They helped the cheerleaders and porn pons and encouraged the football players. The Maniacs. synony- mous with their name, were very crazy, wild and. at times, seemingly out of control. Contrary to that. the Maniacs were organized. very spirited and an im- portant part of every game. Pom Pons!Moniocs Orgonizotions