Pittsburg High School - Pirate Yearbook (Pittsburg, CA)

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Orlgleaders of 1988: Lourdes Razo, Cynthia Sarcos, Lynn Herren, assistant head, Brenda Rodriguez, Kelly Valdez, and standing, center, Shari Lind, head ,rf-A f-'I Kelly Valdez dances away at a rally. Lourdes Razo strikes a pose. Songleaders --

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Songleading . .. Not Just Fun and Games Songleading is an extra-curricular activity that these eight spirited students perform at the games and at the rallies. To some, songleading is just an activity but to Lourdes Razo it's a lot of hard work and sometimes strenuous practice! But smiling and dan- cing weren't only what was to be done. Lynn Herren said, just trying to choreograph and making up routines is one of the hardest things to accomplish, especially when you have deadlines to meet. Coordination, dedication and unity and spirit are the most important aspects in any spirit squad. But songleading has other responsibilities also. Honor's Core student Brenda Rodriguez holds a G.P.A. of 3.4 and songleading takes up most of her time. Brenda has many demands to meet in both Core and in songleading. She has to work out a schedule which works to her advantage. There is so l'l3PDY'80'lUCkY, Kim Mills shares a joke. 144 much in just songleading. Songleaders have a class call- ed dance theory taught by Mrs. Shidler. Some people get the im- pression that girls just try out because they want to be popular or are stereotyped that being dumb, but Karyn Pierce says that it's not true! l tried out because I love motivating the crowd and getting riled up over our teams. This year's songleaders have given it their all. With no veteran songleaders, two seniors and 5 juniors and 1 sophomore, they have managed pretty well. They gave it their all and still fulfill- ed other obligations that they had also. They focused much on just getting everyone ex- cited and spirited, just as they were. - Marie Oliveros junior, Karyn Pierce puts on a smile for the team, Shari Lind sits and tries to unwind after a tiring game 1 Notlust Fun and Games I

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Spirit and enthusiasm of the IV cheerleaders was... Unique in Their Own Wag Cheerleading means a lot to the IV cheerleaders at PHS. Their goal was to get the crowds in a high spirit before the varsity game and try to encourage the IV team and few people in the stands. Prior to cheering at games, they attended a camp at Sacramento State University where they learned new routines. They helped decorate the school on Friday, practiced Mondays and Wednesdays after school and they served the IV players chips and pizza for the Antioch game. This year, the cheerleaders seemed more dedicated to cheering, Nicole Cruz added. Most of us hope to be cheerleaders next year. - Lisa Iaggers . . H X. SSS r i ' Qwls a - 'Z' is I I.V. Cheerleaders, Top: Rachel Pentecostes. Middle: Annette 146 A Mataoroz, Nicole Cruz, Lori Partain, Barret Rachel Orci Debra Iogopolus. Bottom: Kristie i Unique in Their Own Way