Sam Houston High School - Cherokee Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Rallies Pep Texans Pep rallies were the highlight of Friday activities during the football season. They were something to look forward to and a major part of the school's spirit. Students filed into the gym as the cheerleaders, bellguards and drill team yelled chants and cheers. The football team was then welcomed into the gym by hearing the fight song and yells of encouragement. The guys were really boosted, and it made them a little more prepared for that night's game. The classes then went into com- petition. The Sophomore Class, the largest of all, and the Junior Class held out well, but the seniors were often found victorious in the end. A brightly decorated spirit stick was awarded to the class with the most spirit. A large problem came about when the gym floor was being repaired. Since the floor was stripped and resurfaced, the only alternative was to hold the pep rallies in the court- yard. Space was limited, but the spirit was kept high. Principal B. H. Remynse did assure one thing, f'The gym will definitely be ready by Homecoming. Although the unfinished floor was an inconvenience for a few weeks, by the time Homecoming came around it was ready. Senior Randy Rhodes accepts the Team of the Week Award for the victory over Arlington High from KAFM-92.5 DJ Paul Donovan. As the leader of the pep rallies, Mr. B. H. Remynse directs the students in a spirit chant. -.1 ' when 'if Pep rallies 20 years ago were both different and similar to the ones now. They were different in that the cheerleaders didn't make up a captain's song and there was not a drill team to perform. Also, the rallies didn't have a spirit stick competition. Some parts of the pep rallies were the same. The band always played, and Principal Harold Key and the coaches usually talked to the students. Cheerleader Trudy Burks Goleman, graduate of 1965, said, Our main thing in the pep rallies was a big skit. One of the best times we had, she said, was when we played Weatherford. A man came to tape our pep rally, and he made a record ofitf' In the year '65, cheerleader Trudy Burks Goleman plays the part of an Eagle during a skit. .. .... Whey Dad

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Early Friday mornings are always spirit filled with cheerleaders like Sally Summers and Lori Ward boosting the vivacious Texan Spirit. 1 ....,.... ff'. L-., if WGSOIIIG School Spiritu is what keeps pep rallies, football games and basketball games full of enthusiasm. Cheers and chants are led by the cheerleaders, bellguards and the mascot, the Long Tall Texan. Out of all those, Sally Sum- mers and Thomas Mozjesik were named Mr. and Miss School Spirit, 1983. Sally was active in Student Congress, Spirit Sisters, and a class officer for two years. I expect it of myself to promote as much school spirit as I can, Sally Twosome said. 'Tm trying to keep everyone hap- py and not let anyone get feeling down. Thomas was a bellguard, class presi- dent for three years and involved in drama. Thomas stated, I really think everyone is involved in our school spirit, and I'm glad that I'm a big part of it. Other spirit leaders vying for the title were Danny Evans, Todd Reck, Randy Rhodes, Richard Spiva, Jennifer David, Stacy Griffin, Karol Ann Mooney and Lori Ward. 41, it 'E Bellguard Thomas Mozjesik rehearses the songs for wa., Na 0klahoma which was presented on Dec. 8, 9, 10. Drama is only one of the several activities in which he is involved. Representing Spirit Sisters as a Homecoming Finalist, Sally Summers, escorted by Richard Spiva, shows the winning smile which is one of the qualities that helped her claim the title of Miss School Spirit. Sound off Seniors, yells Thomas Mozjesik early Friday morning before the Texans tromped all over the Trinity Trojans. Student Life 15

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L 'Wa- 'S ,rv :GA gs' ill? x 4 ,I During the skit at the last pep rally, cheerleader Thomas Mozjesik tells Rodney Roberts how badly the Texans will beat the Mar- tin Warriors at that night's game. - rms Involved in a pep rally cheer, football players yell We are the Texans to encourage spirit. Confidence is what it takes to be the Long Tall Texan and Danny Evans shows this perfectly. F Mt .,,,. 4 4. Y 1 bfi' f' .5 ggi V if LL -.T .J it ,,w., In the last pep rally against Martin, juniors Dan- ny Potter, Forrest Brown and Curtis Eaden take part in the singing of the alma mater. Student Life 17