Poquoson High School - Islander / York Chronicle Yearbook (Poquoson, VA)

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“Restrictions, why us? No other group in the school has as many rules to abide by as we do.” This feeling was expressed repeatedly by the Varsity squad during the time it took them to adjust to the new standards that were set for them. This adjustment created many conflicts within the squad. Restrictions, along with many other changes, were adjustments undergone by the squad and student body. A minor change— school opening at 8:10 instead of 8:55 upset everyone and created a special problem for the cheerleaders. Considering the 6th and 7th graders had class during pep rallies it was necessary to relocate the rallies from the auditorium to the gym. Formations, directions, and entrances created mass confusion among the squad. After exper- imenting with one or two assemblies the situation smoothed itself out. They were congratulated on their originality with the skits and their pep rally performance. The squad had several adaptations the past year including their new sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Stallings. They worked with the squad, as Sallie White stated, “There were a lot of incidents that I was glad Mr. and Mrs. Stallings were there to help straighten things out. It took us all a while to get used to their new rules but overall they did a good job. It seems the cheerleaders did not always agree or like their decisions.” Varying comments were made by the student body and spectators about the squad. A contrast of comments were made by students. Lynn Pauls said, “They did a real good job,” but on the other hand, David Wornom felt, “Sure they work hard but they don’t know what they ' re doing, I mean 40-0 (us loosing) and out they come with Think Victory.” To the spec- tator the performances rated from “you cheered a real good game, to “they don ' t j have any spirit.” i Despite restrictions, changes and vary- 1 ing comments the squad attempts to “Keep on Tryin ' .” VARSITY GROUP SHOT from left top: Liz Conrad, Brenda Carmines, Barbara Watkins, Fawn Johnson, Anna Holloway, Kathie Wyatt, Dianne Watkins, Sallie White, Cindy Hopkins, Teresa Forrest, and Eileen Carmines.

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Restrictions and changes disappoint cheerleaders

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“Getting used to early band practices was my biggest adjust- ment,” commented a new mem- i ber of the pom-pom squad. Over the entire summer, both the pom-pom girls and majorettes practiced at the individual’s house. Making up routines, vot- ing on new uniforms, and getting the new, inexperienced girls accustomed to ideas, were all part of these practices. At the arrival of the first performance, most of the girls faced it with nervous feelings, but still much confidence. Both squads participated in all of the halftime shows and parades that the band did. They performed at some of the con- certs, if not they sometimes ushered and sold tickets. Pep rallied were also on their agenda. “Our biggest problem was finding and making up routines needed for the songs,” stated Cathy Lilly. While Karen Bryant thought that the majorettes big- gest obstacle was the different ideas of the members. Over-looking this both squads showed in their performances that practices along with hard work, talent and patience pays off in performing as a strong, good-looking group. POM-POM GIRLS, left to right, Angie Hop kins, mascot: Sandra Pride, Susan Elmore, Cathy Lilly, Karen West, Christine Johnson. Second row: Darlene Ward, Julie Everhart, Cindy Miller, Laurie Booth, Chat Crawford, Cathy Rollins. CO-CAPTAINS, CATHY Lilly and Chat Crawford show the unity exemplified by the squad throughout the year. WHAT DO YOU expect at the end of a parade? Pom- pom girls, Julie Everhart, Cindy Miller, Laurie Booth and Darlene Ward anticipate their cold drink. n