Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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Between the plays of the Homecoming game. Sophomore cheerleaders Tracy Hudson and Michele DelBorrello discuss their boyfriends and the plans for the postgame dance. Kerry Boll, Parkland's first drum major, climbs a ladder and prepares to direct the band in a football halftime show. He needs the ladder to obtain a full view of the band. Cheer and spirit-13

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Changes refresh red, gray This year’s spirit campaign could not have succeeded without the band and cheerleaders. The cheerleaders improved their performance by attending Stroudsburg Sports Camp. They learned new routines, cheers, and mounts. Their hard work paid off when they won seven group awards. Junior Debbie Cooper also brought home two individual achievement awards. During the games, they appeared in bright new uniforms which added color to the field. They supported teams by posting spirit signs on football players’ lockers and participating in pep rallies. As Junior Debbie Cooper put it, There was spirit at PHS, it just had to be drawn out. The band, directed for the first five months of school by Mr. Craig Paine, added life to the pre-games and halftime scene. The Trojans’ first Drum Major, Senior Kerry Boll, led the rejuvenated There was spirit; It had to be drawn out band. The colorful new flags of the silk squad broke up the monotony of the field. They received ratings of excellent in competitions at Northwestern and Dieruff. They also placed third in their division in the Catasaqua competition. The woodwind section claps to the music during the Northwestern Competition. The band members are not permitted to smile because the judges will subtract points. Captain Peggy Seidel leads the rifle squad through its routine during the First Annual Northwestern Band Competition. The band received a rating of excellent, the second highest possible score. 12-Student life

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Fi rst floats make ’80 parade Three clubs dressed-up Homecoming 1980 as floats made the halftime scene for the first time in Parkland history. The creativity of the first place entry, a megaphone built by the cheerleaders, was worth the thirty hours spent to decorate it The I.eo Club's float, a rainbow with a fountain, took second place. The Ke Club took third. As balloons rose. Sue Noyes celebrated her victory as 1980 Homecoming Queen. She was chosen from five senior finalists, which included Angela llovan. Kenda Schick. Ciretchen Steffy. and Laurie Shoemaker Sue was crowned by 1979 Queen Patti Overton. Six decorated sports cars were driven by Jerry Russo. Torn Beam. Mike Hirsh. Jim Strecansky, Mike Kaiser and Matt o Mulqueen. The parade included finalists and their escorts. Mike Sorrentino, Perry Black, Joe Paul. Fred Duld. John I well, and Vince Fugazotto. Everyone waited for the big game of the year W hat really made Homecoming a memorable event was the motivation of Student Council. Band, and cheerleaders. Mrs Barbara Trevaskis. Student Council sponsor, described the smoothly run event as. Super In preparing for the parade. Student Council obtained the cars Members conducted signups for drivers, escorts, directed the voting for elections, and made arrangements for the victory dance. Junior Donna McMichael. the Band's featured twirler, entertained the crowd of 1,515 spectators, using two flaming batons. Their performances had extra enthusiasm. Sophomore band member Donna Banner added. Fveryone was waiting for this, the biggest game of the year. We were really psyched. It made you want to show your best' F.ven a disappointing loss to Northampton failed to dampen the spirits of fans. The attendants of 00 Trojans made it one of the year s most successful Adding the finishing touches to .1 colorful sign for Homecoming. Terry Black, an escort, dresses up a car lor the court parade Students worked extra hard this year preparing for Homecoming I9 H Queen Patti Overton crowns rhe new Homecoming Queen. Sue Noyes, during the halftime ceremony As rhe band played rhe Alma Mater, rhe queen rejoined the line of 1 ars ami floats