Rochester Community College - Rajuco Yearbook (Rochester, MN)

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fi l l ,wins ll is itll avril-'li l. it -,1 i iw.-lst ,,,, . Gwen Delzer KLEFTD, Cathy Roering and Janice Christiansen practice their for- mations. Iackettes Aid pirit at Athletic Contests The Iackcttes, like the cheerleaders, helped to promote school spirit. The Jackettes entertained the crowds at two home football games, and one out-of-town basketball game. The 16 jackettes and one alternate were chosen by faculty judges and their adviser, Mrs. Juliette Siem. Many of the girls chosen had no previous experience participating on a drill team. According to Mrs. Siem, the girls were chosen according to abilities displayed at the tryouts and all the girls were given an equal chance. The girls practiced every Tuesday and Thursday after- noon for two hours. Extra practices were set up if the girls themselves felt it was needed. Some practices were held on the football field in the fall and at the Recreation Center at the State Hospital during the winter months. Head Jackette, julie Eckstrom, attended the Firebird Camp at Gustavus Adolphus for one week. There she learned new routines and techniques to put a new style into their dance routines. As did most clubs at RCC, the Jackettes participated in Potlatch ceremonies. The girls also sponsored a mixer during which they performed a routine. 28 The Iackettes-Kay Kamesch KLEFTD, jan Christiansen, Cathy Roering, Cwen Delzer, Ann Coulson, Gwen Andreasen, Deborah Hansen, Carol Berg- strom, Nancy Simonsen, Linda Lee and Michele Manthey.

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T s 3 Veterans Club, ROW 1: Len Holtegaard, CLEFTJ jerry Steele, Steve Wente Conrad Smith ROW 2 Irm Olson Rick Vessey Martm Lee Ron MlI1SlC6 JC Veterans Club Stresses Member Involvement More college and community involvement was stressed by Veterans Club members this year. The Veterans Affairs Office, directed by Mr. Tony Cannella, was created to re- cruit veterans to RCC. The office also provided veterans with housing information and tutoring services besides informing them of CI benefits. A club member gained a seat on the Board of Governors and the Student Senate. Mr. Tony Cannella, RCC veterans affairs adviser, ' r V ,

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The RCC Cheerleaders-Harb Berg KON CROUNDJ, Debbie Hanken KLEFTJ, Cindy Wall, Carol Mulholland, Cindy Smith, and Wendy Krueger. Wendy Krueger, Barb Berg, Debbie Ilanken, and Carol Mulholland cheer the Yellowjackets on to victory. Cheerleading Squad pen to All Aspirants Cheerleading activities were again under way as soon as fall registration was completed. One additional cheerleader was added this year, bringing the total to six. These girls were chosen by faculty judges according to their abilities. Their adviser, Mrs. Juliette Siem, said that the girls chosen may or may not have had any high school experience. To prepare for the games, the cheerleaders practiced every Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Additional practices were held if needed. This summer, Debbie Hanken, head cheerleader, attended a cheerleading camp for one week. It was held at the Firebird Camp at Gustavus Adolphus. At camp, Debbie learned new routines and cheers which evolved into a new cheering scheme to help create enthusi- astic support for athletic teams. To help meet the costs of the uniforms and transportation to games, the girls participated in food sales, ticket sales to movies, and slave days.