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

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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

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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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Stack it up! At the game against Asheville, the cheerleaders try to build up Dorman's spirit. The Cavaliers went on to win the game 71-68 in over- time. The Basketball Cheerleaders Are On the Court, With the Crowd, and At the Game This is the best basketball squad Dor- man has ever seen! says this year's sponsor Mrs. Mickey Turner. The girls are very close and work great as a team. They give their all and the results shine through. In April, tryouts for the football and basketball cheerleading squads were held. Instead of having to choose which squad to try out for, something differ- ent was tried this year. Students were allowed to try for both squads. First, a one week clinic was held in which the girls learned a dance, a cheer, and vari- ous jumps. Then came the final days of tryouts. When the results were in. there were eleven smiling faces that made up the new basketball squad. Next came ICF camp at the University of South Carolina. On Monday Su- zanne Torma was nominated for the Koog award and then on Tuesday Kalliope Michael was also nominated. The team received nine ribbons includ- ing first place for outstanding pyramids, outstanding jumps, and the Firecracker Spirit Award. A second place trophy in the Grand Championship is the award that the girls treasure most. This accomplish- ment earned them the right to com- pete for the national championship in December. To attend this competition, $3,500 had to be raised. This was done by selling M M's, balloons, and gift wrap. I think we help improve the players performance by letting them know how proud we are of them. We get the players and the fans into the game. I've been cheering now for eight years, and I wouldn't give it up for anything, says Kalliope Michael. 22 Basketball Cheerleaders