North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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NM., , , , ,,,,Wfmw,,m was f? 1' One of the many jobs a manager has is to lend a helping hand wherever needed, as Matt Roes helps Kim Ernst on the uneven bars. Photo: T. Erickson. 'The FMT co. Sport Behind the scenes, yet in front of the contests, were the foot stompersf' the hand clappersf' and the voice screamersv who faithfully attended athletic events. Patriotic duty and pride in cheering for teams were William Clinton's reasons for being a loyal fan. According to Chris John- son, she supported athletics to be a part of school and to feel like she was doing some- thing worthwhile. Many fans were frustrated over job conflicts on game nights. Amy Friemel especially hated missing basketball events. Mingled among the fans were the tape masters, the ice healersf and the chart keepers who quietly performed training and managing duties. They were the Special Sideline Squad QSSSD. upport During volleyball and girls' basketball seasons, Jodi Sabel kept statistics, attended to the medical kits, and supplied plenty of towels. According to Sally Valdez, Sabel was an asset to their squads, for she was reliable and got things done, the extra too, and we could always count on her. To Scott Ernst being head varsity basketball manager was fun for then, he was a part of the action and it kept him busy by helping out other athletes in between his running seasonsf' Kevin Ruggeburg's reason for managing sophomore boys' basketball was to be part of the team. The dominant force behind the student trainers was Head Wildcat Trainer Brad Oates. Student trainer Kim Howard bragged, Mr. Oates makes training interest- ing and fun! Q Qlx . X19 WL We MW? We've got spirit, how about you? chants these enthusiastic fans as they challenge the other side of the gym. Photo: M. Mackenzie.

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When the running gets tough, Steve Pash and Josh Miller put out an extra effort to finish. Photo: M. Mackenzie. This 0ne's for the Cripple, thinks Mike Gipple as he builds more muscle in the weight room. Photo: D. Smit. 'YEWJZ' YMN-. N '- .. n.Q yi Fly , Boys' Cross Country: First row: Lawrence Markey, Mike Gipple, Matt Meister. Girls' Cross Country: First row: Dani Shelton, Jean Clark, Missy Wickersham Back row: Brian Dickens, Scott Earnst, Coach Clancy Simmons, Josh Miller, Last row: Beth Loeke, Coach Dennis Moeller, Megan Duke. Photo: D. Smit. Steve Pash. Photo: D. Smit. l Boys' and Girls' Cross Country Xa

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2 S- 5 5 Y A. lk 'fs f Q vw. f Decked out in the latest fashions, the members of the girls' basketball team support their other half' as the boys, team plays against West. Photo: V. Welk. - Y ff? AV' With much interest, student trainer Silhouetted in the darkness, student Mike Mueller and trainer Brad Oates trainer Kim Howard awaits word on an watch a match at a recent wrestling meet injured player. Photo: D. Smit. against Burlington. Photo: C. Crossen. upwvy The FMT Co.