Paul M Dorman High School - Vanguard Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Varsity Football Cheerleaders: Bottom Row: Traci Bagwell; Gina Tolleson, co-captain; Meek- young Hong. Middle: Angela Tolleson; Vickie Brock; Lillian Martin; Nichelle Nichols. Top: An- gie Pike; Brenda Duncan; Holly Harrison, captain; Diane Karinshak; Terry Van Patton. Let's hear it. Traci Bagwell helps fire up the stu- dent body at the Farmer's Day pep rally. Yee-haw! Lillian Martin gives a big Farmer's Day cheer at the pep rally. 20 Varsity Football Cheerleaders

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It used to be that cruisin' on Friday or Saturday night was the cool thing to do. Times have changed, with teens finding new ways to spend their time on weekends. Now, the old showy pas- time is back and more popular than ever. Unfortunately for cruisers, some par- ents are opposed to the idea. They be- lieve that cruisin' leads only to trouble. Fights and traffic jams are only some of the problems parents cite when argu- ing against the revived activity. Teens, however, are fighting to pre- serve their hobby. Cruisin' the mall or Burger King on the weekends is the only thing to do in Spartanburg, says Bruce Collins. Cruisin' gives teens a chance to show off their cars and stere- os and is also an opportunity to meet people. Many frequently cruised establish- ments now have law enforcement to stop squabbles and direct traffic. Da- phine Glenn explains, I go cruisin' be- cause it's fun to get my friends in a car and do something without spending a lot of money. Kelly Largent adds, I go cruisin' because after a long week of school, it's fun to go out with a bunch of my friends to see and meet new people. Meeting new people seems to be an added plus to cruisin'. To spend a night and a tank of gas driving around the mall at three miles per hour may seem senseless to some, but these cruisers are devoted. Melody Carroll says. Cruisin' is fun, and I think it's stupid that so many places don't allow it. Mrs. Nancy Welborn sympathizes with the cruisin' teenagers. She says, Crui- sin' was the thing to do on a Sunday afternoon when I was a teenager, but only a few people had cars and several people would go cruisin' together. It is a little sad that some of the fun things I did as a young person seem to cause so much trouble now. As long as teens have cars and stereos, the cruisin' controversy will continue to be one of pride and devotion. Crui- sin' has made a name for itself in the past; and because it offers teenagers a chance to grasp their independence, it is sure to endure the tests of time. Cruisin' is cool. Il is quite chilly indeed, if done in the middle of winter! In the summer of '86, cruisin' Westgate and Burger King was the ideal past time, but the winter of '87 may well also be remembered for cruising. Rain or shine, Dorman students can be found riding around the mall.

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Varsity cheerleaders are the Spirit of the Games Being a cheerleader is a dream that most girls have at one time in their life. Most girls do not know, however, the hard work it takes to be a cheerleader. The cheerleaders start early in the sum- mer. We all worked very hard all sum- mer long from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m., says Brenda Duncan. They master their cheers, flips, difficult jumps, and other gymnastics such as walkovers, cart- wheels, and handsprings. In August, the girls went to the Interna- tional Cheerleading Foundation's sum- mer camp which was held at the Uni- versity of South Carolina. The cheerleaders came away with the top honor of being named Grand Champi- ons of the large varsity division. We got the award because we came pre- pared and worked even harder when we got there. We worked together and that's what counted, says Nichelle Nichols. Gina Tolleson and Traci Bagwell won the highest individual honors. The squad also won first place in the dance competition, dancing to Provit Num- ber. Their sponsor, Miss Lori Tate, says The girls motivate themselves, and they cheer for each other. As sponsors, we motivate them by being there and encouraging them always to do their best. The squad sold M M's, wrapping pa- per, balloons, and spirit ribbons to raise money to go to Nationals in December. The trip to Nashville cost over $5,000. The other money raised went to help pay for uniforms. The thirteen girls think of themselves as being different by their unique sing- ing and dancing. At the closing of most of the pep rallies, the cheerleaders sang and danced to Twist and Shout. I've been cheering for the past three years, and I think it has made me a bet- ter person. It has been a great experi- ence, says Holly Harrison, captain. Getting ready for showtime. Brenda Duncan and Traci Bagwell prepare spirit posters after school for the football game. Varsity Football Cheerleaders 21