North High School - Galaxy Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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f - Y f' fav XX I 8 Z J, as CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Practice makes perfect for North's vivaeious cheerleaders as they rehearse a precision routine in the quad. Behind the goal posts, varsity cheerleaders await the kick for the extra point following North's first touchdown against Taft. Lezli Thompson presents a rose to Gregg Thorn- berry's mother before the Homecoming game. Mrs. Thornberry was one of many mothers who received roses as a token of appreciation for the support shown their varsity football player sons. Elevated on her spirit stool, Debbie Dominguez finds a better view of the game as she encourages the battling team members at the Homecoming game. VARSITY SONG LEADERS, FRONT ROW: Lezli Thompson, Linda Dokter, Lori Glenn, Deb- bie Dominguez, TOP: Tuesday Willard. VARSITY YELL LEADERS, FRONT ROW: Rei High, Ronda Huckaby, Debbie Quarry. TOP: Davia Cuen. Go! Go! Go! These are words repeated as Tues- day Willard preparcs the fans for the kickoff at the Homecoming game against South. 2 Xll , I f J t, W 1 'Z at 1 s 'I s - . 08 , D S be mii- 4 c.. I 1' Fi 2...:, . X .asia-.Z I Varsity Cheerleadersf85

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, Gra 2 Stars, ey. The best thing about cheerleading is seeing that our support helps encourage the team. So said Lezli Thompson, senior varsity cheerleader. While everyone at a game or rally saw them out on the track, either cheering on the teams or leading the crowd in an organized cheer, many did not realize that the varsity squad also spent many, many hours in other ways as part of their role as cheerleaders. For example, painting signs in preparation for a game consumed much time. Rehearsals occupied mornings before school, as well as two or three after- noons each week, in preparation for the upcoming games. Other regular activi- ties included making spirit notes and baking cookies. Raising the spirit of the crowds was the second major goal - both at rallies and games. To prepare themselves, the cheerleaders participated in two camps -- one at Cal State, the other at Foot- hill day camp -- where many new rou- tines were practiced and developed to precision. Incidentally, several medals and trophies were brought home from the camps! Composed of two groups - song lead- ers and yell leaders - the girls actually worked together as one unit in all of their activities. tL.., 4, - - in 841 Varsity Cheerleaders -n

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Charging up the fans, Barbara Rogovoy leads a cheer at the first fall rally. Cynthia Keller, Becki Walton, and Denise Keller put together a formation at the home .IV volley- ball game against Arvin. As the squad tunes up forthe East football game, Cynthia Keller practices calling out a cheer. Leading a practice cheer, Denise Keller exhibits her cheering ability in the quad. Ready with her pompoms, Becki Walton waits for the second half of the Delano game to begin. Enthusiasm is shown by the JV's as they rush to the end zone to await a point after touchdown against Delano. JV CHEERLEADER SQUAD members FRONT ROW: Carol Ray, Barbara Rogovoy, Linda Luper, Vicki Freeman. ROW 2: Denise Keller, Becki Walton, Cynthia Keller. 86 IV Cheerleaders 'TT .fit nv 9 1 itil' Q te'- .fi Pai 1'