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

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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

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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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Pride Cuiders We've got spirit, yes we do was the theme that Spirit Club members expressed throughout all the sport seasons at North High dur- ing 1981-82. Continually pushing spirit and pride, members kept their enthusiasm in high gear. Having Mrs. Lynne McDill as sponsor, Rick Morales as president, Cindy Clark as vice-president, Robyn Maker as secretary, and Lynn Truskey as treasurer, the club possessed a core of strongly spirited leaders. The Spirit Club continually adorn- ed the campus with red, black, and white banners heralding the virtues of the various athletic teams. To raise capital for this continuous outlay of funds for paper and paint, the club conducted bake sales and sold pop- corn and sponsored a water balloon toss during Homecoming Field Day. lust before basketball season, a unique item was offered for sale by members to the North student body, spirit bells. These clangers were in- tended to keep the school ringing with spirit through the active winter and spring sports season. f 2 Knight Crusaders The FCA lFellowsh1p of Christian Athletesl was reac tlvated at North H1 h during 1981 82 Students who felt they needed and wante a little time to share their faith and ex tend the hand of love and friendship began to meet twice weekly before school for short prayer meetings At each atherin Coach Wade Hummell the group s adviser asked or a vo unteer to prepare the prayer and bible reading for their next gathering Being an athlete was not a prerequisite for membership in this increasingly popular organization A concern for one s fellowman and belief in the tenets of Christian love and brotherhood created a strong bond between these Knights They started few in number but large in love and faith they will continue to grow in the future as more students discover the inner peace and friendships this sharing in fellowship created The beginning core of F C A IL to Rl Sitting Bonnie Bouch Becky Barley Robyn Bouch Standing Angela Morrison Lynn Stauffer Wade Smallwood Heidi Williams r 1 - Spirit Club members talk over their participation in Homecoming events. 2 - A line of Spirit and Pride is demonstrated by North's Spirit Club. 3 - Spirit Club: IL to R1 Kneeling - Teresa Roof, Paula Branch, Marie Kapcin. Sitting - Delisa Carter, Cathy Boring, Chris Roberts, Can- dace Boring, Patricia Luster, Beth Gurnham. Front of Knight - Cindy Clark, Mrs. Lynne McDill, Rick Morales. Standing by Knight - Lynn Truskey, Robyn Maker. 3 . . . . . . . . . . , . 1 1 r ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . g Q i . . . n C 1 1 f. ' . . . V I B, . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . 1 , , I . . - 1 1 1 , . , 222 f Athletics u-u-i-