Northwestern Community High School - Expedition Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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Junior Pat Nogaj demonstrates the excellent acrobatic abilities which have helped to make our varsity cheerleading squad one of the finest in the state. Varsity Cheerleaders Establish the Tradition: Wildcats Have Spirit! This year, the varsity che erleaders have supported the Wildcat teams and student body with unlimited spirit. During the course of the year the girls, coached by Miss Pat Odgers, hosted a cheerleading clinic. Invited to direct the group was Dr. Newt Loken, director of gymnastics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The clinic consisted of teaching and learning new cheers and cheer- leading methods. Varsity squads from all over the state were invited to attend. Cap)tain Sue Diring, who has been on the squad for two years, was joined this year by her younger sister Jan, making the first sister cheer team at N.W. Although the use of the mini-tram- poline has become popular throughout the city, our cheer- leaders were the first to introduce it, and are consistently working on new and different cheers. By giving their time and talents, the varsity cheerleaders have greatly contributed to the tradition that: ' Wildcats Have Spirit! Sue Diring, captain of the varsity cheerleaders, puts Wildcat pep into action at a football pep assembly.

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Varsity cheerleaders relax outside the school. From left: Bonita Jackson, Sue Diring, Jan Diring, Mary Parks, Pat Nogaj, and Diane Beebe. Sue Diane Bonita Co-captain Mary Parks is given aid by the other members of the squad as she attempts a new stunt before the game. I 50

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These six spirited girls cheer our basketball ' Cats on to victory by instilling zeal into spectators. The 1966- ' 67 Junior Varsity Squad consists of (from top to bottom) Judy Freed; Betty Brunson; Pam Bobalik; Darlene Muse; Connie Madden, captain; and Cathy Schaumberg. . K Cheerleaders Create Enthusiasm In ' 66-67 ' Wildcats Supporting our basketball team are the Wildcat ' s J.V. Cheerleading Squad. These six peppy girls give both their time and energy in practicing for coming games. Under the direction of Miss Pat Odgers, the girls learn the skill of working to- gether as an intricate team. The J.V. squad was picked early this fall by judges from •surrounding schools. Personality, appearance, vitality and cheering ability are just a few areas in which the girls were tested. After eliminations of over fifty entrants six girls were chosen as the 1966- ' 67 J.V. Cheerleaders. All set? You bet. These words ring out as the J.V. ' s get in formation for a pyramid. They are (jrom left to right) Cathy Schaum- berg, Judy Freed, Connie Madden, Betty Brunson, Pam Bobalik, and Darlene Muse. 52