Ralph Poteet High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Mesquite, TX)

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Drill members Priscilla Fonseca and Shannon Welsh show their spirit with mums during the first homecoming. Fonseca was named as the first captain of the Belles after spring varsity drill tryouts. rrith pon-poms in hand, Andrea Macy and the rest of the JV drill strut their stuff during a basket- ball game. The squad borrowed props from WMHS. JV DRILL. Row 1: Sara Lara, Andrea Macy. Lisa Morris. Camille Goode, Betty Marshall Row 2 Priscilla Fonseca, Samantha Smith. NJechele Gambill. Mickey Tucker, Windy Robertson. Ashlea Harpoid Row 3: Patti Moreno, Erin Foster, Teresa Alonzo, Terry Dobson, Tracee Jones, Kelly Coleman. Jen- nie Hardie. Row 4: Kristie Brooks, Laura Elkin, Kelly Hinkle, Melanie Leeds, Amandfl Albrecht. Shannon Welsh, Carmen Cuevas, Not Pictured Misti Hendnckson, Kern Hop kins. Stephanie Jones. Brooke McCarley, Paula McPherson

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It the last morning pep rally, Carmen James and Maria Stutts ctieer as the JV football team lines up. Freshmen were proud to yell for the upperclassmen. Cheerleaders group to form a pyramid formation at the last in- door pep rally Both squads had a chance to highlight their gym- nastic abilities. Vrarming up for one of the else habits were essential morning pep rallies, Allison Gib- parts of cheerleading that bons stretches to limber up. were stressed throughout the Physical fitness and good exer- year. ' ' 5 igM 4iV M FRESHMEN. Row V Amy Scarborough. Leslie Smith, Misty Gray Row 2 Janette Vorwerk, Maria Stutts, Alison Malone Row 3: Allison Gibbons. Amy Webb. Carmen James, Michelle Easier Not Pictured: Amy Glaszczak freshma

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Alt the last football game against Seagoville. Brooke McCarley helps entertain the crowd during half time The JV drill worked diligently all season for their one field periormance. lfter their one field perfor- mance, Sara Lara marches proudly off the field. Off the field. the drill served as pep squad for the cheerleaders. Starting from scratch 5, 6, 7, 8 . . . step kick, step, step kick. That was the usual hustle-bustle of fifth period. This was the first time to ever have drill and anyone was able to participate as long as she kept her grades up. Each girl ' s goal: March 17 — varsity drill tryouts. JV drill was the prepa- ratory class for the debut of the Belles varsity drill team. During class they stretched, did aerobics, kicks, and learned rou- tines. The squad performed during football and bas- ketball season, having their first performance at the last pep rally and foot- ball game of the season. I enjoyed being on JV drill because it was a fun experience and a good way to become involved in school activities, Mickey Tucker said. The girls met many new friends and also learned to be competitive while being a good sport. March 17 arrived and approximately 40 fresh- man and sophomore girls were chosen for the var- sity. The top ten sopho- mores were allowed to display their talents to be- come a captain or lieuten- ant for the following year. Almost one month later, on Wednesday, April 19, sponsor Liz Quails an- nounced the decision. Priscilla Fonseca had been chosen captain with Erin Foster and Kristi Brooks as the two lieuten- ants. The official uniform was unveiled and approved. The Belles were a reality. Drill was such a chal- lenging and rewarding ex- perience, Quails said. I have learned so much during the past year. It is really the girls who have made it such a success. (Misti Ashley)