Port Huron High School - Student Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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Long Hours of Hard Work Paid Off A what, flag?? ' is what some people might say when they hear the Dis- play Flags being an- nounced. The Display Flags could often be found on the football field at home football games showing off their variety of flags and routines. They performed to songs played by the band not only at football games but also during pa- rades. The newly elected offi- cers for the 1986-87 school year made up most of the routines performed by the Display Flags since their choreographer, Mrs. Clark, became ill. The officers were: captain — Paula Van- der Esch, co-captain — During a televised girls basket- ball game against Northern, the Thunderbirds ended “You Know What I Know”, by Phil Collins with flair and a big smile. Kriste Ruble, secretary — Laura Mazure, treasurer — Tina Lashbrook, and histo- rian— Ronnie Kelley. During the band trip to Florida the Display Flags took a first place in their eight minute show which consisted of the songs: ' Mickey, She ' s Got a Cr ush On You, Digital Duck, When You Wish Upon a Star, and the Mickey Mouse Club theme song. They also received the best flag corps honor of the many competing bands. Since the formation of the Port Huron High School Thunderbirds Dance and Drill team twelve years ago, they have built up a During a home football game against Northern, the Display Flags are clapping along with the level of prestige in the school and community. They kept it up this year by winning the Grand State Champion Trophy at the 1986 Rochester Invita- tional. They entered in Pom-Pon, Prop, Dance, and Kick routines and placed 1st in all but Dance in which they placed 4th. This level of prestige was backed up by many long hours of rehearsals, learning routines, which sometimes takes two days depending on the length and difficulty of the routine, and competitions. The high energy of the girls showed in their many pom-pon, prop, dance, and kick routines. crowd lo the P.H.H.S. fight song. The Display Flags perform at all home football games. 29

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The Display Flag members for the 1986-87 school year were as follows: (bottom row) Veronica Kelley. Tina Lashbrook. Paula VanderEsch. Kriste Ruble. Laura Mazure. (middle row) Michelle Morris. Genny James. Dawn Fazenbaker. Melissa West. Jodi Heino. (top row) Marijo Keller. Jodi Wetzel. Lauri Huff, Debbie Smith. Denise Melms. Donna Sullivan. Melissa Collins, and Amy Henry. Marijo and Amy were the wardrobe mistresses for the 86 87 team. The Thunderbirds of the 1986-87 school year was made up of the fol- lowing members: (bottom row) Amy Cronce. Jennifer Miller. Anne Ganhs. (second row) Angie Rosalez. Jeanette Little. Melanie Wrench. Joann Buffington, (third row) Jenny Valdez. Megan Thomas. Sandra Moore, Lori Lask. (top row) Susan Davis, Jenny Fritz. Heather Strode. Marcy Taylor. Angie Reilly, and Lynn Strobbe-Hearn (sponsor). The captain of the Thunderbirds was Jennifer Miller, 28 Display Flags

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Starting Right Starting the year off right, the Varsity Cheer- leading squad went to the United States Cheerlead- ing Association Camps All American at Central Michigan University. They took 4th place out of about thirty-five squads. Also, the Varsity squad attended the Unit- ed States Cheerleading Association National Grand Championship in which they placed elev- enth. This championship, which was held in Lansing, was the largest in the nation. In early spring of 1987 the Varsity The members of the Varsity cheerleading squad were: (from back) Kathy Knox. Cheryl Bowie, Lynette Goodwin. Tammy Dur- ham. Toni K ing. Deanna Love- squad was to attend the World Competition in Chicago but declined because of personal injur- ies. I think as a team, we work quite well together. We know when there is work to be done and we all strive for the best. I think that this year our Varsity squad has the de- termination and skill to be number one ' stated Sheila Brenton, Varsity captain. Getting it together. Tammy Durham keeps time. Tammy was on Varsity for three years. lace. Jennifer Leighton. Sheila Brenton. Sandy Coats. Danielle Hall, and Bethany Fistler. Sheila was the captain of the Varsity squad. The members of the Freshman cheerleading squad were: (front row) Tricia Frasier. Cindi Werner. Kelly Durham. Karla Ward. Gayle Crittenden. Steph- anie Fountain. Danuette Curry, Regina Mancini. Kris Parker, Debby Gardner. Karen Krestik. and Tracy Schultz. Khris and Tricia were moved up to J.V. The members of the J.V. Cheerleading squad were: (front row) Heather Johnston. Jenny O ' Brien. Maureen Angbrandt, (back row) Denise Waun. Anna Devereaux, Xenia Nichols. An- drea Drelick. and Krista Shank. Krista Shank was the captain of the J.V. Cheerleaders. 30 Cheerleading