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

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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-

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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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Musicians Epitomize Proficient Perseverance Twirlers-Left to right: Glenna Barnes, Lois Giles, and Cheryl Nliller, Drum Nlajors-Dennis NlcAlistair and Mark Sutter. On August 4, Viking instrumentalists auditioned for the lVlarching Band. Selected by lVlr. Gish, 103 students rehearsed drill procedures and musical rou- tines for the remainder of the summer. Their first performance, during half-time at the opening Chiefs' game, preceded six district stadium performances and marching in the American Royal parade. ln Oc- tober, the musicians travelled to KU for Band Day. At the marching season's end, the concert group formulated. Seventy-five comprised the concert band while the remaining members united their tal- ents by participating in the symphonic decision. Within the concert group, many ensembles form- ed including the combined brass and woodwind choirs. A stage band of 24, consisting of concert and symphonic members, played at special assemblies. Also the concert section supplied the Pep Band with instrumentalists. Forty-five bandsmen raised Viking cheer and enthusiasm in early morning pep rallies, in Pep Club, and throughout basketball games. After successfully interpreting lncantation and Dance in a winter program, the Concert Band accepts audience applause with relief and pride.