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

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Another exciting year began with Sparkle, Glitter, a Touch of Pizzazz Another exciting year of performing began when the 1986-87 Blue Belles marched out to dance on August 21 for Meet the Cavalier which was held to kick off the football season. The coaches, players, cheerleaders, and Blue Belles were introduced to the au- dience. The band also performed and the football players demonstrated some of their new strategies. Team work is a very important part of being a Blue Belle. The girls work to- gether to perfect each dance so the performance can be its very best. Their hard work and dedication paid off this summer during a strenuous week at dance camp in Lexington, Kentucky. The Blue Belles received many awards while at camp. They received the award for Outstanding Performance on Home Routine, the award for team spirit, and the award for excellence. The award they are most proud of is the Five Star Award for the most admired team. The girls were elected to receive this award by their peers. On the way home, they were a bundle of smiles knowing their hard work had finally paid off. Blue Belles. Front: jenny Trammell — co-cap- tain; Cherie Branson — co-captain; Sonya Wyatt — captain; Dawn Querin — 1st Lt. 2nd: Sandra Frey, Laura Cazallis, Kim Cox, Lori Beicrs, Mi- chelle Wetmore, Katie Harbison. 3rd: Keshia Ar- ledge, jill Sellars, Lori Whiteside, Amy Rogers, Elissa Readling, Kathy Hill, Kim Tubb. 4th: Tammy McCall, Marcy Morgan, Shellie Goins, April McWhorter, Melissa Bryant, Teresa Hyatt Back: Pam Lynn, Stephanie Lewis, Bridget English, Missy Wyatt, Jill Lemley, Trade Kuykendall, Su- zanne Durham. A mini camp was held during the sum- mer for girls ages five to fifteen with classes in high kick, poms, and jazz. There were also classes that taught the girls how to dance with chairs, boxes, hoops, balls, and other props. Under Mrs. Starke Ward's supervision, the Blue Belles taught the various age groups for three days and ended the camp with a performance for parents and friends. The camp participants also performed for the Eastside game on September 19. The purpose of the camp was to give the Blue Belles an opportunity to share their dancing abil- ities, while also giving the participants a chance to perform a routine and make new friends. Over the summer, several Blue Belles auditioned before the American All- Star Association hoping for the chance to perform at the halftime ceremonies at one of the bowl games. Many girls received special recognition for their dancing. Sonya Wyatt, Jenny Trammell, and Sandra Frey were named to the American All-Star Performance Team. Lori Beiers, Laura Cazallis, and Sonya Wyatt were given the opportunity to perform at the Aloha Bowl in Hawaii on Christmas Day. They were also asked to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland. Special recognition goes to Laura Cazallis who was named a mem- ber of the Super Star All-American Drill Team. Cherie Branson, Lori Beiers, Bridget English, Sandra Frey, Elissa Rea- dling, Amy Rogers, Jenny Trammell, and Sonya Wyatt were all invited to perform at the Super Bowl. The girls flew to Los Angeles on January 16 and met with the other members of the drill team. Much preparation was made and the big day finally arrived. The dancers were joined in the stadium by Neil Diamond and the Beach Boys in a tribute to California. I have always wanted to go to the Super Bowl, says Sandra Frey, but I never expected to go this way. It's like a dream come true! The exhilaration of performing in the Super Bowl for over a hundred thousand fans is hard to describe, but the Blue Belles who experienced it will long remember the music, the cheers, the applause, and all the excitement as they marched onto the field. 26 Blue Belles

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Freshman Cheerleaders: First Row (left to right): Karen Quimby; Lauri Atchley; Ramona Ruskin. Second Row: Becky Bullis, captain; Rhonda Bran- son, co-captain; Lisa Stone; Tanya Good. Third Row: Shea Clarkson; Jennifer Jamison; Cathy Byars. Laying down the line. Tanya Good prepares to paint spirit posters during cheerleading practice before a big game. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders: First Row (left to right): Tracy Stokes, captain; Jane Robinson, Kim Caldwell. Second Row: Stephanie Hilton; Debra Feindt, co-captain; Katrina Johnson, Nicole Nich- ols. Third Row: Shannon Phillips; Suzanne Harri- son; Amber Wilkie. Freshman Cheerleaders 25

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 On top. Dawn Querin, Jenny Trammell, Sonya Wyatt and Cherie Branson are the 1986-87 Blue Belle officers. Shining Bright. With the help of lighted candles, Suzanne Durham performs during the P.T.A. Christmas program. Stepping up. Jenny Trammell, Amy Rogers, Elissa Readling, Bridget English, Sandra Frey, Sonya Wy- att, Lori Beiers and Cherie Branson performed during the half-time ceremonies of the Super Bowl, which was held in Los Angeles, California. A different twist. Missy Wyatt watches as Amy Rogers, Sandra Frey and Kim Cox practice French braiding each others hair for future perfor- mances. Blue Belles 27