Rubidoux High School - Eyry Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Cheering at a Varsity Football game js Mar- cia Johnson. This was her graduating year. Catching her breath is Gina O ' Donnel. This was her last year on poms, since she was graduat- ing. Poms. Front row: Judy Powell Alice Muniz. Row 2: Joanne Eddy, Machell Bell Back row: Michelle VanderHouten, Heidi Whitworth, Mar- cia Johnson, Gma O ' Donnel. Performing at Back to School Night Poms. This was the Imal step ol their routine. Por , 55

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Joss Full Of O- U 4 i oi -C -D .-t: Streamers of black and gold streaked through the well lit area. Voices were carried out to the stands. In the background, players dashed to capture the precious football. The crowd roared as a runner approached the goal line. With pride the Poms Squad jumped down from their stools and raced towards the goal line. It ' s great being on the field cheering when you know the team needs you, explained Machell Bell. We really get the crowd going and keep them involved with cheer, and that helps the play- ers when they know that the crowd is behind them, she continued. Not only did the squad perform at home games, but they were transported to cities all over South- ern California; from Fontana to Palm Springs, all games had to be attended. It was really gorgeous in Palm Springs, I loved it, we had a fun time, and I ' m looking forward to doing it again. During the drive up you get to know the other girls on the squad better, said a contented Heidi Whitworth. Yet, some people did not enjoy the long drives as Alice Muniz tells her feelings, away games are okay, but it is nothing special all you get to do is ride on a crowded bus, and see another football field. It ' s worthwhile to experience the challenge of cheering your team towards victory though. Primping up her pop-pom is Machell Bell. She was a senior this year.

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s b +- C in o- s .s r 2 S d a Are you nervous speaking in front of people, been at a loss for words at any time, or has anyone ever asked you if the cat has your tongue? Well, those are some qualities you certainly wouldn ' t need to be on the Speech Team. This team consisted of people who enjoyed voic- ing their opinions and letting people know what they thought. It took a lot of practice, not to mention guts, to express their point of view in front of an audience. Marie Mams, advisor, explains, Speaking in front of an audience reveals the man or woman in a person. California was a great state with many favorable aspects for speaking, one of which was important to the team: it had many local leagues and speech organizations. Various organizations that the league participated in included: The Citrus Belt Speech Region, The CHSSA (California High School Speech Association), the National Forensic League, and several tournaments. Being on the team would help any career goal, especially those based in politics, acting, or any job involving speaking to the public or expressing your ideas. The experience gained during the year would be a major advantage to many students. For those of you that kept good ideas boxed in, you missed out on some fun and excitement. € Amy Kuo listens to one oi her lellow team members, while thinking about what is being said. Amy was a graduate oi ' 89.