Round Rock High School - Dragon Yearbook (Round Rock, TX)

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l i I 1 Because of all his support of the drill team, Dragonette officers Kim Ellis, major, Marianne I P Gordey, colonel, Beth Whitley, lieutenant colonel, i and Stephanie Platzer, major, present a plaque to 1 Woody Woodside naming him an honorary beau. igbaqp l -xr: i xi N Ns-uv ' of SN' W Required as part of initiation, new Dragonette Chris Watkins, sophomore, yells, I love you Dragon before kissing the Dragon. Jragonette officers Marianne Gordey, Kim Ellis and Beth spent many hours on the bus parking lot practicing and Vhitley stand at the front of the drill team as they lead perfecting Friday night performances. As a part of pre- hem into their victory line formation. The Dragonettes game activities, they formed a victory line. 3 d f D onettes is to rovide ball games in full dress uniform In the stands the girls the officers exchange gifts with the opposing drill team One of the main uties o rag p . , school spirit and this includes attending all varsity foot- sit in squads as they cheer on the team. After halftime, officers as well as introduce them to the girls, Sponsored by Snapdragon Flowers 'N Such - Organizations 95

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Hard working club gets new sponsor One of the most active organizations at Round Rock High was the Dragonettes. This year was unique but the girls worked just as hard. Cindy Pittman, the group's new sponsor, brought fresh ideas for the club while still holding on to many Dragonette traditions like new girl initiations and the banquet honoring seniors held at the end of the year. One change from previous years involved the Dragonettes' rigorous practice schedule. Practices were held for an hour before school, during class, and for two and a half hours on Tuesday nights in addition to after school practices. Dragonettes performed at all football games as well as some of the home basket- ball games. They worked at basketball tourneys and track meets, danced at six pep rallies and attended a few home baseball games, keeping the group busy throughout the whole year. Drill team workouts extended beyond school performances. In June Dragonettes were already practicing for the Frontier Days parade and summer camp. The work brought them all Superior group awards at camp. Dragonette officers had even more work to do. Colonel Marianne Gordey, Lieutenant Colonel Beth Whitley, Major Stephanie Platzer, seniors and Major Kim Ellis, junior, kept very busy too. Officers choreographed and taught routines and spent long hours keeping track of money from candy, spirit ribbon, and Homecoming mum sales. This money went for costumes, props, and towards paying off the yearly uniform debt. Dragonettes ended the year with perfor- mances at the Spring Fling and a joint varie- ty show with the choir. All this work did take its toll, out of 41 members at the beginning of school, only 27 finished out the year. , ,,WMMW.mW,WW.,WW.yWwsz.yMm-.,,Mz.W .... fm WL, Performing a jazz routine choreographed by herself and Marianne Gordey, Beth Whitley dances to Let's Hear lt for the Boys in the Student Council Spring Fling. 94 Organizations - Sponsored by Great Measures DRAGONETTES: tFirst Rowj Stephanie Platzer, Kim Ellis, Beth Whitley, Marianne Gordy fSecond Rowj Heather Tarr, Lucie Simmons, Kim Mikus, Deanne Cardosa, Barbara Graham, Carol Gothard, Lucinda Pierce, Michele Whelpley, Mindy McEntire, 1983-84 DRAGONETTE OFFICERS: fFront Rowj Kim Ellis, Stephanie Platzer 1Second Rowj Marianne Gordey, Beth Whitley. Shannon Blair, Amy Tisdale, Litza Morales fThir Rowj Robin Shear, Janine Brink, Jennifer Bostu: Michelle Stuckey, Donna Shannon, Kim Ledbette Terri Girvan, Sharon Felux, Joan McEntire, Rechell Flowers, Krista Schooley, Laura Porter. At the 1984 Spring Fling, Dragonettes danced to l'r Free. Mindy McEntire, sophomore, does one of th moves for the assembly. On Thursday and Friday mornings before school the Dragonettes could often be found working with the band. During these practices, the band went through their Friday night show in order for the girls to knov when to come on and go off the field. These practice help to make the performances run smoothly.

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Cheerleaders work to build spirit Varsity cheerleaders attended a summer camp at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. The girls learned routines and had loads of fun. When they got back they set up a camp for the J.V. and Freshmen cheerleaders in which everyone worked, had fun, and grew much closer together. The cheerleaders dedicated time to rais- ing the spirit of all the athletic teams. Hours upon hours were spent making signs and posters, and practicing routines. Michelle Miller, Varsity cheerleader, said, Through all the hard work, we've had lots of fun and we feel like a very close happy family. Mrs. Cathye Fuchs, cheerleader sponsor, returning after a two year absence from sponsoring the cheerleaders, says I'm glad I'm not just a teacher, I think I'd feel left out. I'm really lucky to work with this group. They're hard working and are leaders of the school. That's what l look for, girls or guys who are leaders. w...,m ., . Cheering the Dragons on, Michelle Mlller, senior, builds spirit at one of the Friday afternoon pep rallies, held in the girls gym prior to the evening football game. 96 Organizations V3 Ann McEntire and Michele Platzer, freshmen, warm up the crowd with cheers befor the freshmen football games. l s l a I l x e E The varsity cheerleaders find time during the day to cheer the Lady Dragon volleyball team on to victory before the bi-district tournament.