Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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haf A SUNNY BUT WINDY day was the setting for the Homecoming win against Boulder. Srs. Jodi Moore, Tiffa- ny Corley, and Jr. Sally Roberts help liven up the fans and get the spirit roll- ing. THE SPECTACULAR BOWLING pin formation of the varsity cheer- leaders helps get the crowd ready and rowdy to support the Blazers. i i Mi I -Q Darren Hardy CHEER: FIRST ROW: Pat- lissa Mizer, Sally Roberts, Michelle Michelle Gibb, Kim Guidice, Hannon, Cathy Lang, Dana Murphy, Duncan. ROW 2: Jodi Moore, Jennifer Mosicr. ROW 4: Shannon Mc- Cummings, Tiffany Corley, Donald, Tami Paulmeno, Angie Mans- Clair, Dawn Smith. ROW 3: Me- field, Michelle Dveirin, Jennifer Seick. y: Tami Gash mul: Ryan Hume Zemi WINTER CHEER: FIRST ROW: Tia Pedrett, Elizabeth Traudt, Cara Ber- nardi, Tekoa Butler, Tricia Recb. ROW 2: Courtnee Calvert, Heather Eversley, Shana Carlson, Nichole Dardano, Sara Struckman, Brandon Coors, Amie France. ROW 3: Brenda Hollis, Bridget Haber, Mandy Stroud, Tami Gash, Ka- tic Ramsdale, Erin Graham, Amy Sar- gent. Cheerleaders 1 1 1

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EADY? KAY. The varsity cheerleaders had a goal. The cheerleaders want- ed more than the position of a runner-up, they wanted to win the state competition. The idea and goal of a state championship was on every- one's mind. Everyone has their own opinions, and everyone's so seriousll' said Sr. captain The- resa Duncan. 'gThe different opinions give a great deal of va- riety to the routine, however, it also causes tension between squad members, said Jr. Mi- chelle Dveirin, another captain. The time involved in cheer- leading was very demanding. Theresa said, No one appreci- ates cheerleaders, and yet the coaches, teams, and fans expect so much from us. Michelle agreed, People don't realize that cheerleaders have other abilities than just putting on a skirt and jumping up and downf, The sophomore squad also prepared for the state competi- tion. Working together for a CHEERLEADERS long time during the summer and preparing for competitions brought our squad closer to- gether as friends and taught us to accept each other's differ- ences, said Soph. Jennifer Schreck. Their hard work paid off, for in the summer competi- tion the sophomore squad won a superior award, the highest giv- en. S The sophomores supported their teams as well. During Homecoming week we wanted to show the teams that we had spirit, said Soph. Jill Pepper. The squad decorated locker rooms and gave candy to help motivate the teams. Although the freshman cheerleaders did not participate in competitions, they played a very important role in support- ing freshman athletics. Fr. Tess Chapman said, Cheerleaders help support the team and re- present the class. It's satisfying when you know you've helped the team win. Zemi FRESHMAN CHEER: FIRST ROW: Kristin Disalle, Shelley Peterson, Tere- sa Chapman, Stephanie Bunn, Nicole 1 Clubs THE HOMECOMING GAME of- fered the unique opportunity for all squads to cheer for the varsity team. Soph. Shoshana Friedman cheers the team on to victory against Boulder. Terry Kotta Zemi Dveirin, Lauren McFarland' ROW 2: SOPHOMORE CHEER: FIRST Shoshana Frledmtn Jill Pepper Jenni Julie Bfeckcl- Kimberly Tumef- Mary ROW: Erin Frazier, Baye Taylor, Mi- fer Schreck ROW 3 Jennifer N tchi Bfcckel- ehelle Skrien. ROW 2: Kristin Werth, zel, Stacy MCllU77O Taunyt Kelly

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HI ILE Picture the perfectly syn- chronized movements of twenty girls while the captains count out and one, two, three, four, to the beat of the pulsating mu- sic. This was a common exper- ience for all of the poms who constantly worked diligently to look their best and perfect their routinues. Besides performing at every home game, they also participated in other special ac- tivities such as decorating the varsity football team's homes during Homecoming and giving candy to all the teams at various times during the year, with the highlight of these special activi- 'ties being the state competition during February. Co-captain Sr. Karin Sigdestad said, I am real confident we'll do well. We're excited? Unlike cheerleading, the rou- tinues the poms performed were continually changing, which gave the poms the freedom to try new moves. Sr. Jodi Moore Bryan Pepper TO THE DELIGHT of the crowd gath- ered during the Homecoming pep as- sembly, Soph. Brenda Mercer strikes a pose in the midst ofthe rhythmic beat. 1 Clubs POMS felt the best part was the abili- ty to use our creativity during the making of routinues. The poms practiced at least AS THE NEW winter poms, Srs. Me- lissa Cooper, Cathy Lang, and Jodi Moore work hard to learn and make up for the time in fall they weren't with the squad. three days a week and per- formed at least twice a month. It has to be a top priority, said co-captain Sr. Karen Wen- del. The work pays off through the appreciation shown by the crowd. It's great to see the audience enjoy our routinues and for us to have the confi- dence that we did well, said Sr. Cathy Lang. Poms also gave the members of its squad a lesson in human relations. It took a lot of diplo- macy to create a routine most of the poms liked and enjoyed. 'fYou get what you want out of it. If you work at it and do your best, youlll feel a sense of accomplishment. Above all, you learn patiencef, added Jodi, proving the poms received more out of their involvement than the ability to entertain the crowds at games. Shelley Walt7 Bryan Pepper V4 'f' A FALL POMS: FRONT ROW: Steph- Karla Bisgard, Karin Sigdestad. BACK ly Tierney, Tina Allen, Brooke Hay anie Mizke, Barbara Cassidy, Buffy ROW: Karen Wendel, Marva Bolden, man, Brenda Merccr.NOT PIC Barnes, Cyd Rosenbaum, Sarah Bate, Amy Lambert, Laura Struckman, Kel- TURED: Terri Lundin.