Myers Park High School - Mustang Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Vivacious cfieerle ders add esi to sports events With an inexhaustible supply of en- ergy, three groups of peppy, school- spirited girls were always down front to lead the fight songs and yells for our teams. The senior high cheerleaders began their practice sessions in the middle of August, and by the opening of school they had revitalized old cheers and added many new ones. In preparation for the many pep rallies they sponsored, these loyal rooters made banners and posters to help spark student enthus- iasm and game attendance. During the football team ' s practice sessions, the girls served cold orange juice to the team and assisted the coaches by typ- LEADERS OF SCHOOL SPIRIT pose in victory V . Judith Ward, Ginger Allison, Linda Summerville, Sally McKaig, Doodle Myers, Head Cheerleader; Jo Ann Strickland, Bonny Currie, Lyn McGarity, and Punch Harris, THE FIRST MYERS PARK J. V. Cheerleaders. Ruth Swinney, Mascot; Betsy Benoit, Nancy Rouzer, Judy Adams, Paula Lumpkin, Blanche ' Willard, Head Cheerleader; Carole Lane, Linda Orr, Sarah Herring, Cynthia Blythe. ing schedules and attending to office details. Nine newly elected J.V. Cheerleaders were another first for Myers Park this year. Elected by the tenth grade, these Jumping Jills designed their own uni- forms and originated their own lively style of cheering. Although Myers Park Junior High consisted of only a ninth grade this year, the Junior High Cheerleaders found their job a big one. In addition to leading the cheering section, they sold programs and booster cards. CHEERING THE COLTS on to victory were: Mary Catherine Akers, Mascot; Gay Williams, Head Cheerlead- er; Linda Holder, Yorky Johnston, Nancy Van Every, Casey Sherrill, Leslie hreedland, Mary Quern, Alice French, Jane Utley. 18

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of opportunities to grow in skills and sporfsmansfiip.

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SntfiusiasUc school spirif qualifies students for Mustang CluS MUSTANG CLUB MEMBERS SORT CLOTHES for rummage sale. First row: Morrison Lowronce, Vice President; Susan Meo- chom. Secretary; Dickie Lee, President. Second row: Anne Bare- foot, Mary Lucas, Alma Cordle, Anne Cordle, Cynthia Blythe, Sarah Herring, Carole Slaughter, Nancy House. Third row: Bill Sanford, Wallene Threadgill, Barbara Hanks, Kenny McArver, Betsy Glenn, Harriet Hester, Donna Woodside, Blanche Willard, Bob Cordle, Doodle Myers. Fourth row: Mr. Clooninger, Ad- visor; Dot Poole, Caro ' e Lane, Tom Moore, Tom O ' Brien, Freeman Barber, Neal Cheek, Paul Barefoot. The aim of the Mustang Club is to boost school spirit. Members, selected on the basis of their loyalty, sit together at football and basketball games and form a lively nucleus for the cheering section. Activities of the Mustang Club are guided by the Executive Council made up of the of- ficers, the advisor, and representatives from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. High- lights of this year ' s club projects were selling pennants and holding a rummage sale. The funds raised were used for decorating the school for pep rallies and for publishing bas- ketball programs. Mr. Cloaninger acted as the club advisor. For that finishing touch, for that extra special dash, the lettergirls and majorettes were always on hand to stage half-time shows during football season and to bear our colors proudly in public appearances with the march- ing band. Each group worked on its own to master marching and drill techniques, and they spent long sessions practicing during sixth period and after school with the band. The majorettes, with the assistance of their advisors, Mrs. Lancaster and Mr. Mims, de- vised many new costumes and routines for half-time shows. Spectators taking a breather in the middle of a tense game were entertain- ed by these girls who assisted the band in intricate marching patterns and precision drill performances. HIGHSTEPPING SCHOOL SPIRIT is their specialty. Nancy Duvall, Head Majorette; Susan Favor, Mary Meade Owens, Rosalind Rollins. ALWAYS ONE STEP AHEAD of the band are Lettergirls: Wallene T hreadgill, Mebane McDonald, Terry Flynn, Barbara Martin, Sandra Stellings, Head Lettergirl; Sandra Summerville, Martha Rogers, Libby McNeely, Donna Woodside, Ann McClintock. 19