North Rowan High School - Northern Lights Yearbook (Spencer, NC)

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.JWW 'lime MWEM Varszty Cheerleaders demonstrate thezr expertzse KKKKKXKKKKKSKSKKKKKSSKKKKKSSKKSSKSKYKKKK N Experience Shows arsity cheerleaders combine the spirit and enthusiam of the J.V. cheerleaders with experience of game time. They have cheered the Cavaliers to vic- tory on cold fall evenings and thru hot sweaty nights in the gym. The experience shows in their ability to keep the crowd rooting for the home team, even during those dark times when victory seemed far away. From summer camp to the first game skills are homed to that fine edge that will make them effective sparks to ignite team spirit. During my Hrst year as a cheerleader I felt uneasy in front of a crowd. The routines were new to me and I worried I might forget something impor- tant. Now, the routines are second nature and I can con- centrate on the details. said junior Kelly Simmerson So often it is easy to forget how hard cheerleading can be. I feel that the squad is very good this year because we are able to work and com- municate together, said cap- tain Parrish McDaniel. Sure, it's easy when the game is at home and the Cavs are ahead 30-0, but what about away games when things are not going well for the team? Then the cheerleaders may be the only friendly voices the team hears after being chewed out by their coaches and booed by the crowd. Then cheerleaders be- come vital to the spirit of the team, for the cheerleaders are out there doing nothing, but I know from experience that cheerleading is very hard. lt takes alot of time and energy to keep an upset crowd somewhat enthused. said junior Shaundria Gibson. Kelly Simmerson Dedication and hard work after school keep the cheerleaders busy at all times, Shaundria, Laura, Alison, and Kelly work on a cheer for basket- ball season. Photo by: B. Koontz. Varsity Cheerleading I 155

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,I 5 X . . ' K 4 ' -me F . i n through tacklers, Brian yardage against Lexing- 28-21 win over the two time s in overtime was the exciting victory of the season. Post Photo. Plowing ahead for yardage. Rusty Clinding looks for running room against . W. Guilford. Clinding fin- ished the season with a four yard per carry average. Salisbury Post Photo. Bottom row: Chad Queen, Rusty Clinding, Junior Norman, Lamar Hailey, Thomas Wilson, Kevin Cherry, Brian Steele, Frank Blackwell, Ger- maine Jones. Second Row: Toby Holland, Donnie Nunn, Bryan Mills, Bryant Davis, Shawn Tracey, Chris Hannold, Sherman Miller, Jim Young, Paul Benfield, Andre Archie, Curtis Miller. Standing: Brian Lisk, Chris Sif- ford, Tracy Maynor, Robert Tabor, Chris Weaver, Derrick Foxx, Steve Ftoof, Ed Kesler, Maurice Warren, Michael Cross, Terry Smith, Thaniel Hairston, James Cowan. Not pictu- red: Kevin Ennis. 7? 4 754522185-r E2 E35 liz' Heading for a collision, Iinemen Chris Hannold and Donnie Nunn practice blocking assignments for an upcoming game. Photo by B. Burgin Quest for zt all falls short SHATTERED DREAMS n August the football team opened practice with hopes of an undefeated season and a possible state champion- ship. These dreams were shat- tered bythe West Rowan Falcons in an unexpected 20-13 loss. The loss stunned players and coaches, but inspired more inten- sity for future games. They bounced back to beat East Rowan, and then put together the best second half of the season to beat the defending state champions from Lexington. The game went into overtime and a quick score by quarterback Chris Sifford plus an unyielding defense created the most exciting finish of the season. Our archrival might be Salisbury, said Chad Queen, but beating Lexington was our best win of the year! The win put the Cavs in the top conference spot and gave the team renewed confidence. Following this emotional vic- tory, North downed its next four opponents - Flandleman, Salis- bury, West Davidson, and S.W. Guilford. With the conference championship in mind and in reach, the homecoming game with S.W. Guilford seemed headed for disaster when the Cavs rallied from a two touch- down deficit to defeat the Cowboys 28-21. The Thomasville game was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Following the loss of their homecoming queen in a tragic accident the previous week, the Bulldogs played with emotion and downed the Cavs in a very sloppy game 42-13. The loss brought disgust to the players, but they rebounded and defeated Ledford a week later. The following two weeks were disappointing for the team. First they were stalemated by a deter- mined E. Davidson team and fell in overtime 10-7. Disaster struck again as the Cavs traveled to Monroe in their bid for a state championship. The team fell behind early and couldn't find enough for another comeback and ended the season with a bit- ter loss. We were a lot better than our record showed, commented Chris Weaver. We just got a lot of bad breaks. Although the varsity team will lose many valuable seniors, the returning players are looking for a good season next year. I feel the upcoming season will be a sensational one if everybody works together. remarked Chris Sifford. The experience and leadership gained this year will provide an advantage in the championship hopes o next year. Jim Young. Varsity Football l 157