Pflugerville High School - Panther Paw Yearbook (Pflugerville, TX)

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The pep-rally spirit sign made by the cheerleaders indicates the upcoming death of the Elgin Wildcats. Juniors Kami Kaatz, Brad Dundas, and Theresa Gurno help in setting up the gag against the Freshmen. Football players are among the many cheering at the Homecoming pep- rally in downtown Pflugerville. The Sophomore Class shows their loyalty and pride while singing the school song. Friends and fellow classmates gather in Pflugerville to cheer for the Panthers before the Homecoming game the following night. PEP-RALLIES 3

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Spirit kept high through it all Q espite the plunging spirits, the cheerleaders under the direc- tion of Ms. Cynthia Sivek. did not give up. They kept the spirit posters. Afternoon sessions planning bigger and better pep rallies, lasted longer and longer. The cheerleaders refused to let spirit die. On the field, the football team reflected the cheerleaders' ef forts. The team racked up victory after victory. The administration also showed their support for the team by allowing an afternoon pep rally, held during the last 30 minutes of the day. The Drill Team performed at four of the pep-rallies under the direction of new drill team instructor. Ms. Kathy Bennett.from the University of Texas. Hello Again” from The Cars . album Heartbeat City; Jump” from the Pointer Sisters' album. Breakout; and Boarderline” from Madonna’s first album “1 loved afternoon pep-rallies because you can jump around and get all sweaty and gross and go home to shower,” com- mented Junior Kriss Kruemcke. made a spirited impact upon the crowd. The best pep rally was the annual initiation of freshmen. commented sophmore Amanda Wade . The peanut butter feeding was teriffic. Two students form each class were tied back and blindfold ed. One was then instructed to feed peanut butter to the other. Unfortunately the cheerleaders forgot to tell the freshmen that the skit was only a gag! Rob Bohls and Aaron Swenson joined in the laugh at themselves. 2 PEP-RALLIES Freshmen Rob Bohls and Aaron Swenson fall for the annual prank on the Freshmen at the pep-rally before the Elgin game on November 9 1985 Juniors Anna Chlapek. Stephanie O’Brian, and Tahnee Pierce lead the Junior Class In cheering for the Panthers at the pep-rally before the Elgin game. Sophomore Zane Furr participates in the gag played on the Freshmen.

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Homecoming Parent’s Pride Joins in Celebration The 1984 school year was running smoothly by Oc tober. New rules about pep rallies, grade average and eligibility requirements had everyone on edge But. on a lively October day. the monotony broke and ten sion started to rise. Varsity football players and Homecoming Court members felt they could hardly concentrate. Homecoming 1984 had arrived. About 6:30 p.m.. the gates opened and the fans proceeded to fill the stadium. The kickoff grew nearer and the excitement that started at dawn continued to build. As the teams on the field commenced playing the crowd that packed into the stadium cheered. From the field, the roar seemed deafening, but to the players the game and the coach's calls were the focus. Waco Midway was a formidable opponent. The teams were well matched and as the night grew older, the game became more intense. The score stood 00 at the half. After the announcer recognized the past graduates After being announced, the 1984 Homecoming Queen. Senior Michelle Jackson, stands by her father Mr Bob Jackson Above: Mr. Robert Young proudly poses with his daughter Jill Young, Senior, one of the members of the Homecoming Court. Right: Senior Michelle Jackson hobbles off the field on her crutches as Robert Young followed behind. 4 HOMECOMING of Pflugerville High. The Homecoming Court, escorted by their fathers, walked onto the field. Each girl’s expectation showed on her face. Each of their fathers showed their pride. The Homecoming Queen is Michelle Jackson. came the announcement. Despite being on crutches from a cheerleading fall. Michelle managed to gracefully accept the award and show her pleasure. Amid the tears of joy. she ac- cepted congratulations from the court and her father. Meanwhile, the football team was in the dressing room regrouping. Coaches, lead by head coach Leonard Tolbert, put their strategies together, hoping to pull out a fourth consecutive Homecoming victory. Coach Jim Daily's pep talk accused the Mighty Blue of being breakdancers. Midway sees you guys as 250 pound breakdancers. so get out there and show them they are wrong! said Coach Daily. Senior Lorren Mott led an attack that put 20 points on the scoreboard and the stings Panther defense preserved the shutout. Four times Midway was in scoring position on the one yard line, and the Blue and Gold held them each time. The game ended with a Panther victory 200! Back in the locker room the seniors were visibly proud of their victory. They had given P.H.S. a fourth consecutive homecoming win. Shortly after the game Duran Duran, Madonna. Van Halen and Chicago blared through the Commons-turned-dance hall until midnight. Bodies gyrated to the beats celebrating the homecoming victory. When the clock finally struck 12 midnight. Satur day arrived and the mums turned into souvenirs to become part of the story for year to come. Everyone knew the routine would start again on Monday, but not without some exciting members from a break in the monotony — the celebration of 1984 Homecoming. by Jesse Gutierrez. Photo by Randy Pogue