Proviso West High School - Mural Yearbook (Hillside, IL)

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VARSITY CHEERLEADERS TOP TO BOTTOM: Connie Lewis, Judi Armstrong, Andrea Meyer, Carolyn Rzemienski, Charlotte Giovanetli, Gerry Obrado- vic, Jcyce Corry, Jane Slazyk, Carla Rasmussen. 112 TI1uncIerat on Rolls When Proviso Cheers From tlie beginning of tlie season in April until tlie encl a year later, Westls clieerleaclers taught anti Iearnecl cheers, planned pep assemblies, and conducted a clinic to train prospective clieerleaclers. From tlie start of Iiootliall until tlie encl ot lbaslgetlvall tliey were caught up in the excitement of homecoming, tlie prospects ol new varsity uniforms, tlie spring and lioliclay tourna- ments, the pride and disappointments of wins ami losses, and finally, amazement that tlie year enclecl so quickly. The girls also strengtlienecl tlie loyalty of tlie seliool and tlie frienclsliip ol? visiting competitors. ln aclclition to the active schedule the clieerleaclers constantly prac- ticecl on new clieers and formations. From tlie louclest to the sliyest eaeli of tlie sixteen girls lielpecl to turn tlie laces of Proviso into tlie roaring crowcis at all games. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS FRONT ROW: Bonnie Lengefeld, Cathy Kucik, Lila Dugaw. ROW TWO: Judy Ferrick, Andy Horczk, Melody Budach, Andi Gellinger.

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Kathy Kalomeris hands Mrs. Beatty her money which secures her a seat on the squad's bus. Enthusiasm Boostecl By Squacl's Spirited Yells Enthusiastic yells were heard from Proviso Vtlesrs Racket Squad memhers at all loothall and haslccthall games this year. Ar each game, members could he seen sitting in the specially designated portion ot the hleachers. Their cheers and cries of encouragemcnt have more than once hoosted the morale ol' the players and led them on to victory. liaclxct Sctuadis goal is to inject pep into the student hody. Mrs. Beatty, the organizations sponsor, along with thc hoard, have lirer quent meetings to arrange lor transportation and sell tickets to away games. Memhers go to Mrs. Beatty to receive their permission slips. A slip, returned with the signature of the parent, entitles the student to ride the school has to that yvecles game. This organivaf tion makes it possihle lor our school to he well repref sented at all away games. At the end of the year a medal is given to thc mcmher who has devoted the most time and energy towards fulfilling Racket Squadls goal. Z RACKET SQUAD BOARD Front Row: President Carol Kulp, Vice-president Elizabeth Blaney, Secretary Mary Ann Kui- Racket Squad boosts team spit-it dera, Treasurer Lorene Blaha. Row Two: Sponsor Mrs. Frances Beatty, Jean Davolio, Kristen Bernowski, Judy Ferrick, with enthusiastic group cheers, Maurine Reagan, Pat Berent.

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Girls support their own teams with enthusiasm. Laura Caligueri, Pat Cordes, Judy Trittipo, Judy Roznon. GAA Receive Pep Awards For Loyalty Active girls were given more opportunities to acquire and develop skills as members of the Girls' Athletic Asociation. Tennis, volley ball, swimming, bowling, and gymnastics were a few of the activities in which mem- bers participated. The year's program started off with a Fun and Fizzi' get-acquainted party. In October stu- dents anxiously awaited the associations taffy apple sale. A Christmas party provided entertainment and fun for all GAA members. Girls received local and state awards for their participation in activities. GAA REPRESENTATIVES AND BOARD Front Row: Adrienne Pinocchio, Row Two: Cynthia Mantilione, Rose Mitacek, Mary Ciavarella, Kathy Miller, Kathy Bastar, President Cheryl Salins, Vice-president Susan Karpak, Secre- Karen Moore, Georgiana Vitti, Adrienne Beckman, Nancy Haney, Sue tary Judith Kusmon, Treasurer Ruth Schmutzler, Sports Chairman Cathy Barry, Carol Treabess, Janet Becker, Lynn Niedermayer, Valerie Olsen, Detert, Publicity Chairman Dorothea Neuhaus, Michelle Leon, Lucille Sepka. Pat Miksovsky. Jo Ann Watt keeps score for the GAA volleyball tournament. Girls show good form and an enioyment of the game in an after school match.