Safety Harbor Middle School - Reflections Yearbook (Safety Harbor, FL)

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44 t Cheerleaders Mrs. Skiratko is the cheerlead- ing coach. Although this is her first year in that position, she has had a lot of experience with cheerleading. She was a Cheer- leader in high school and at the University of Iowa. In addition she has judged cheerleading try- outs at Clearwater High School for the past several years. I am so proud of these girls. They are the best group we have ever had. I really enjoy being part of the athletic program, and cheer- leading is a part of athletics!

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Team work + dedication : GOOD SPORTS Coming together as both par- ticipants and fans at Warrior sporting events was one way stu- dents showed enthusiasm. Our athletic teams proved they were the best in north Pinellas County with their numerous champion- ship trophies. Both the girlsl and the boys' volleyball teams finished with an outstanding season. The boys team won the North- ern Pinellas Division Championship, while the girls finished second. Boys volleyball captain, Ben Nicholson, said, We worked hard and it paid off, but without coach Kis help we never would have made it. The cheerleaders are under the direction of a new coach this year. With first year coach, Mrs. Skiratko, the girls have won sev- eral UCA awards, and a revital- ization of spirit. Captain Jenna Streett, and the squad, sold spirit ribbons and baked cookies for the teams. Ienna says, They are all hard working girls and very easy to get along with. Each girl has a lot going for them. The Presidents Council on Physical Fitness continues to keep students in healthy shape. All students must take and pass fitness tests of basic skills such as pull-ups, sit-ups, and mile run, to name a few. Members of the basketball teams must have agility, endur- ance and speed. The team must attend in- tensive practice daily where the basic funda- mentals and playing together as a team is stressed. The season ended with both teams going undefeated. Track is the last sport of the year. The practices are very rig- orous, especially during the hot and humid spring weather. Each team memberts endurance is tru- ly tested with each stride they take. Because of the heat, most members are relieved at the end of the season, but saddened when circling the last lap because of the hard work and good friendships made. Sports T 43

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We,Ve got spirit RAH! RAH! RAH! This year's cheerlead- ing squad is one of the most spirited this school has had for a number of years. These twelve girls cheered at every volley- ball and basketball game both home and away. The squad began prac- ticing in June when they attended a UCA Cheer- leading camp at the Uni- versity of Florida, They did exceptionally well, winning awards for spirit and most improved squad. When school he- gan in August they im- mediately started Mon- day through Thursday practices. They have been very active in fundraising for new uniforms. They sold country craft items at Christmas, and sold spirit ribbons for major rivalry games. They have also made sure playerst lock- ers were decorated the day of games. They even baked chocolate chip cookies to give to the players after their games. Although all the cheer- leaders are special, only one is lucky enough to be chosen captain of the squad. The girls this year elected eighth grader Ien- na Streett because she is a strong leader and has worked with cheerlead- ing for many years. Her responsibility is to make sure the girls know the cheers, know when to cheer and know where to line up. Yes, SHMS cheer- leaders do have spirit, yea, yea! Front: Kristen Hefti. Second Row: Ali Garofalo, Nancy Calandra, Stephanie Palinkas, Emily Maza. Third Row: Whitney Duncan, Ienna Streett, Kris Burley, Not pictured: Debra Robinson. Jill Whitley. Top Row: Beth Gelsomini, Jessicah Bach. Cheerleaders t 45