Shawnee Mission West High School - Saga Yearbook (Shawnee Mission, KS)

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vi Q Mm ,QS - 'X S S l awww ...M s, lmpressed by a demonstration of wrestling techniques, Nan- cy Hurd leads pepsters in a tribute to the coach and athletes. 86 Before assuming opposite ends of a basketball court, Viking and Lancer cheerleaders frolic at pre-game festivities. J.V. Spirit-Spreaders Viking spirit and enthusiasm received an envigo- rated bolstering from eight bubbling sophomore and junior girls. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders consisted of Head Denise Lowry, Co-Head Sue Stitt, Julie Hall, Shelly Gravino, Nancy Hurd, and Barb Townsend. The first alternate, Vicki Stein, and second alter- nate, Debbie Caulfield, assisted and substituted. Cheerleading clinics held for the 62 girls who tried out for J.V. provided instructions for yells. On September 27, 15 semi-finalists executed a novel cheer, Victory Tonight, during Pep Club. The fol- lowing week, students elected their J.V. team. Practice after school three days weekly enabled the girls to perfect cheers and band chants. By at- tending sophomore games and cross country, swim- ming, and track meets, the squad encouraged SlVl-West teams on to victory. The girls also yelled at J.V. football and basketball games. Guided by their sponsor, lVlrs. lVlcNerney, they sparked Pep Club activities with vivacious cheering, and clapping.

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Varsity Screamers Sweep Sports With Cheers Heading a movement for greater spirit, the Var- sity cheerleaders made use of every opportunity for elevating school pride. Elected by pepster vote the preceding spring, Barb Dyer, head, Susan Hurd, co-head, Cathy Cunningham, Nelwyn Pitts, Kathi Barr, and Barb Dahl enlivened Pep Club and Friday morning rallies on the bridge, while Jan Remund and Carla Gravino served as first and second alternates. Designing original chants, Varsity girls performed as well-wishers to Vikettes and debaters and decorated locker rooms for athletes. : Jan Bemund, First Alternate Competing in a summer clinic at lndianola, lowa, the varsity squad demonstrated its agility and aptitude for inspiring team support. With enthusias- tic efforts, they won the coveted spirit stick and four first-place ribbons. Contending in smaller groups, substitutes took firsts each evening. In final competitions, regulars vvon the second place trophy. On Thursdays, the cheerleaders practiced during club period. Early fall brought J.V. clinic where these eight pep-boosters trained juniors and sopho- mores with a complex victory cheer. Barb Dahl Cathy Cunningham

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4 l Accused of teepeeing a football pIayer's house, Kathi Barr resolutely denies the charge, only to admit later that perhaps she has. Reviewing words to Success, Barb Dyer performs to an absent Pep Club. instigate Athletic Rallies 'CW vygd - f -.wir-l Junior Varsity Cheerleaders-Left to right: Nancy Hurd, Vicki Stein, Sue Stitt-co-head, Shelly Gravino, Denise Lowery-head, Debbie Caulfield, and Julie Hall. 87 3-