North Fort Myers High School - Lance Yearbook (North Fort Myers, FL)

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Exclamator Experts The Iunior Varsity Cheerleading Squad was originally formed in the spr- ing of 1981 after strenuous weeks of practice and tryouts. The six member squad accompanied the varsity cheerleaders to the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida during the summer, where they participated in a training clinic. As the new school year rolled around, one member was forced to drop out and the top alternate from spring tryouts moved up to complete the roster. Then . . 1 . -. . , A .1 ,L -V - , ' ,mfg-131' A , 1, if ' ,, ,.S?i'4f 5 4 ...ri - as in early fall two more vacancies occur- red, so tryouts were held for freshmen so ninth grade representatives could fill the newly vacated positions, With the departure of two more of the original six members, another replacement was picked based on the spring tryouts' alternate list. It seemed to sponsor Miss Sandy McCready, she was supervising a revolving door instead of a cheerleading squad. Only one member of the six girls on 1 - The effervescent vitality of North's cheerleaders packed an incredible wallop. 2 - The sparking attitude of Kim Simons was evident when she performed during pep rallies. 3 - Leading Red Knight fans, Connie Burke, Dana Cooke, and Tiffany Touchstone, chanted their favorite cheer. 220 X Athletics the original squad survived through football season and into basketball season, this was Amanda Smith. She and the four others who composed the new squad, Connie Burke, Kim Simons, Tiffany Touchstone, and Tracy Greer, proved to have finally found a winning combination. The spirit and enthusiasm these young ladies demonstrated in leading the cheers at the girls and boys IV basketball games proved them a cohesive unit and one in which North could have great pride. 2 ff 'Q -,? ,

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1 Fannie Brown surveys the Red Knight Express down the slide Z Like reflections in a mirror, the Varsity Cheerleaders Co captains, Cathy Kubesh and Kristy Frazier work closely together. Hoop Hoora The Varsity Basketball Cheerleading Squad was com posed of five members of the original 1981 82 Varsity Cheerleaders After losing three of the girls at the con clusion of football season it was decided to seek one replacement before basketball season began Referring to the alternate list from auditions held last spring the replacement was named, Doris Soler. The squad cheers at home and away games for both the Varsity Boys' and Girls' Basketball Teams. They also organized the Winter Sport Pep Rally, sold poinsettias at Christmas for the boys' team, and painted spirit signs for each home game. The energy generated by these exuberant young ladies encouraged the performance of the players and added to the enjoyment of the fans. 1981-82 Basketball Cheerleaders Dee Henry Doris Soler Kim Richards - Ellen Ayres - Cathy Kubesh Kristy Frazier Athletics X 219

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'fl nn i 1 - 1981-82 IV Cheerleaders: Top to Bottom - Connie Burke, Tiffany Touchstone., Kim Simons, Mandy Smith, Marie Smith, Dana Cooke. 2 - North's cheerleaders get the spirit rolling in the 1981 Homecoming Parade. XX 'xxx ' ., ,XXA This past year a new seven member cheerleadlng squad appeared on the North High campus The group was formed by students who were willing to volunteer their time and energy to up lift the spirit and enthuslasm of the wrestling team and the spec tators who viewed their matches Deciding not to elect an official captain the girls rotated this honor at every appearance The squad consisted of seniors Karen Butsch and Beverly Stevens juniors Ieri Cunningham Brenda Horn Kim Kibler and Debbie Roberts and sophomore Dawn Salomone Mrs Ella Butsch served as squad sponsor Their zeal and eagerness showed as they performed in schools across Lee County The members of the squad traveled with the team, sharlng the Joys of vlctory or offering encouragement when confronted with defeat 1981 82 Wrestling Cheerleaders Beverly Stevens, Ieri Cunnmgham Brenda Horn, Kim Kibler, Dawn Salomone, Debbie Roberts, Karen Butsch 1 ' lm r . . N8WSp1F1lGFS 1 1 ' ' l A ' . Athletics I 221