North High School - Galaxy Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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usiunnu-vnnivinui-nun-n. uilding N0 a Spirit Performing is the most exciting part of cheerleading, according to Karyn Mc- Namara. In addition to participating in activities and cheering for the teams, the frosh- soph cheerleaders gave parties, made banners and gave out spirit notes. They attended a week long camp at B.C. to learn new techniques for their routines. Being a cheerleader was definitely not all fun and games, but took a lot of hard work and determination to make the routines seem effortless. Cheer practices were held five days a week before school and at least twice a week after school throughout the year. After all the hard work the spirited cheerleaders found their rewards in the enthusiastic responses, both from the athletic teams and from the fans.

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9 Ms Practice, P rform We do a lot of practicing, but it's fun to be able to cheer at the football games, commented Linda Luper, .lu- nior Varsity cheerleader. Their enthusi- asm rubbed off on others as they en- couraged spirit by not only leading cheers, but by also painting banners, giving out spirit notes, and getting in- volved in the school dress-up days. Many hours were spent by the cheer- t Q- +f..x--Ve, e N sy 'A 5. ,Q 1: s .QA 'W -'X ug? J. N , he N.. ,., leaders practicing routines over and over. To help them get started, the squad attended a cheerleading camp at Bakersfield College in July for four days when they had a chance to learn new techniques, to compete against oth- er schools, and as a result won three ribbons. Dedication, determination, and hard work characterized the JV cheer- 3, ft Q , xx ag' HBV! iii- 4'wu 523.23355 leaders, as they practiced through the summer, and then daily after school be- gan. Their spirit shown as they cheered at football, volleyball, baseball and bas- ketball games throughout the year. Through their efforts, North High was made spirited - even more spirited - than it already was. l .l.V. Cheerlc lders X7

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Yi . r.,,, 0P-World of ocation The purpose of the Regional Occupa- tion Program, or ROP, was to provide students with .vocational training in specific areas. To some students this meant getting up extra early in order to catch a bus, but most felt it well worth their while. Upon graduation students in ROP could obtain jobs in their areas of training. Training for some careers was just like being on the job for some students. In retail sales, students worked in the var- ious stores at Valley Plaza, while stu- dents training as child care aides as- sisted teachers at day-care centers and preschools in town. Classes in ROP included nursing, auto technology, meat cutting, and telephone operating. Besides learning job entry-level skills, students in ROP were also able to meet people from other schools. ROPf89