Shawnee Mission East High School - Hauberk Yearbook (Prairie Village, KS)

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ci-1EjERLEADi1NiG XYELL LEAD ING The pyramid's power is anchored by head cheerleader Laurie Priboth, who holds the pom poms for the varsity squad. Bottom center: Laurie Priboth. Bottom left: Stephanie Kieltyka, Maria Vihert, Linda Weisenborn, Marcia Vibert and Sarah Whitcher. Top left: Beth Jennings, Kelly McClenehan, Ann Hall, Maria Brazil and Betsy Robertson. tphoto by Paula Bynanl I M, ,W,. ,, , va 2 i 443 haf '31 -.,. -.. --- --.. 1- ........ - ....-..-. ---.-. 1 x --.. -...... I X -.,.. --.... --h :::-- tx -..r 22: ::: X 4 r 5 '-' ........ ..-...... Q, f ......,. ........ ::::- :zz K -no-Q X ::. . 53'-3' ' X ::::: -..... f n E ' 'fi ' ' X 1 X . - A V ' A a M , 1 -v - l , .W fuer 'Z . f . 4 .-1 was :awwf'ga.fvif'z.1g1f. ' V .re-'QQ ,',, V H, ff.. , .1 t5'?7f.1,.,i,4.'?21 ,. , U ff . n .-. fffwat f . 9 B f 7 fi T B . ,' U G V r , r ' , -, if f 1 if mix. .. v e f,,' .- +' .. ,.,, .... , . . U, ' v .J 1. if ii ' i if 1- ' ' ff V! V , ' 'sis fK,, ..fj5l.f-iff? ' V , f 'l'ea,t- T 1 v Y ,B .1 . f t ,i Q ' V Ruud- ,.- -----i ' ' ' .......a.......-' 9 ' ' . V, ..,.,.,,:,.c-r ' - f , ' 4 K. , L . l ,. ,, ' A 'f V ' ,fwis i . ' fi? B , N..,. f tgp, l A K 1, , X . S9 'jg X I pf X A Q-r, ,, . - ',. , , 'fr ' N ' A , V- . f 4 1' ff -. .. 15215 Y V' 'A f ' 'A 'Ja'-'A 4 lr .- di 'A V f ' 'X' V j V 7, , I x - , The P What are the building blocks of the Lancer pyramid? Varsity cheerleaders practicing twice a week at six o'clock had what it took. The hours are tough, but it is really worth it when the squad looks good. I'm sure we'll all remember when we had to cram in early morning practices to get ready for our first pep assembly, said Maria Brazil. Showing the same dedica- tion, Betsy Robertson said, Although the work is worth it, it's hard to find time for other things. One week we cheered almost every day. The cheerleading schedule can get very busy. Although we put in the hours, we had a lot of fun times and shared tons of inside jokes, said Kelly McClena- han. The work was hard, but to most, it hardly seemed like work. To keep the pyramid symmetrical, Carolyn Howard checked up on the girls and made sure they were always on time - CHEERXYELL LEADING WSI' he P ramid with neat uniforms and shiny shoes. How- ard said, This year's squad continues the tradition which makes East cheerleading what it is. Consistency is important, some things never change, such as our opening ceremony, which is the same as it has been for twenty-nine years. Proudly wearing their blue, black and white uniforms and often their fashionable Euston Hardware trash bags to protect themselves from the rain, the junior varsi- ty squad was a talented team that worked together to support the pyramid built by the varsity girls. Their talent often came from backgrounds in dancing, gymnastics and sports. Laura McConnell said, Danc- ing took the same dedication it takes to be a cheerleader. Corey Thomas said, Gymnastics gave me the flexibility, and, most of all, the will to work. The balance for the varsity pyramid, coming from the eight male yell leaders, caught a new spark of spirit as Howard sponsored them for the first time. The guys got really into things and were always ready to try new stunts, especially after seeing the Northwest squad, said Beth Jennings. They were a strong foundation for the girls, and their involvement out- shone that of any previous year. The cheerleaders not only enjoyed the prestige of the position on the squad, but they also accepted the responsibilities. We cheered two or three games a week and always had to be perfect. Miss How- ard was a perfectionist, and nothing was over-looked - from spotless saddle shoes to restricted PDA in the halls. - by Shana Stephens

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'P , ie ff V., n n Pep exec Rick Moore and officer Richard Mueller watch pep club president Jeff Hopkins enthuse the crowd at the first pep rally. This rally followed the Lancer Day Parade and intro- duced all the fall sports' captains. tphoto by Kristen Ham- mond.l If fab no Freshmen pep execs: Sydney Blackwood, Brandi Christopher. Kim Montgomery, and Tracy Walden. tphoto by Megan lrishl

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,, ,E .L!, 'fy 1 S4 , -3 lil in , 1 2 lg 1 1 X, Q. I Junior varsity squad. Front row: Shana Stephens, Corey Thomas, Su- san Kindred, Shannon McDowell, Mi- chelle Sinclair, Laura McConnell. Back row: Margi Thomas, Lori Les- lie, Kris Dean, Heidi Hunton, Heather Martin, Laura Sinclair. The yell leaders get psyched for the Lancer Day Parade. Back row: Chris Holder, Jamie Berg, Marc Moreano, Corey Minturn, John Fletcher, Tim Keel. In front: Brian Bergfalk. CHEERXYELL LEADING