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

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Varsity cheerleaders inspired athletes and pepsters at sporting events. Striving to equalize importance, the cheerleaders placed simi- lar emphasis on all sports. Cheering with enthusiasm, Ann McPherson, head g Mary Fran Anstine, co-headg Annette Hinds, Gail McEnroe, Cindy Harris, and Jane Dembski led the spectators in sonerous chants. Tuesday and Thursday practice sessions enabled the girls to perfect cheers. Yell leaders and cheerleaders at- tended dinners prepared for the home team squad on game nights to promote in ter-sch ool relationship. Arduous practices resulted in success for the six pepsters at clinic. The girls competed with 650 other participants from five states at Vincennes College in Indiana. As a result of outstanding vivac- ity, cheerleaders acquired a second place trophy and the Spirit Stick. With continuous chan ts, cheerleaders rally the remaining wa ter-logged spectators during the last few seconds ofa victorious football game. Posed in a favorite formation, var- sity cheerleaders demonstrate preci- sion acquired at clinic. A SOQQY Mary Fran Anstine grits her teeth at the prospect of facing another wa ter-sodden quarter.

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Drill Team-Kneeling: Laurie Spencer, Laura Stetson, Marilyn Zwego, Kathy Hutton, Debra Mausolf, Linda Welty, Linda McClain, Mary Beth Taylor, Shelly Taylor, Kathy Russell. Standing: Janet Campbell, Patti McAlister, Jill Lady, Debbie Korek, Linda Hoard, Luci Ronning, Susie Hess, Mary Dunn, Gina Vincent. s i S ! i 2 X . . i 1 Vikettes captivated audiences with intricate styles Drill Team Officers-Jill Ladyecaptain, Laura Stetson-historian, Susie Mayfco-captain, Sue Gum-treasurer. -1 of routines. Girls practiced daily durmgel-5 hour. After early morning and even1ng drills throughout the summer, Vikettes began extensive practice with marching band. Mid-day sessions allowed drill team Q , to develop dexterity in stationary com- mands and precision patterns. The Vikettes entered competitions at K. U. band day and state contest, re- ceiving first place honors at both. Enter- taining capacity crowds during football games, the team executed intricate . marching steps and modern jazz dance routines. Girls marched long distances in American Royal and Overland Park pa- rades. All members contributed to the l choreography of drill team, while captain Jill Lady and co-captain Suzie May coor- dinated performances. Striving to im- prove difficult maneuvers, leaders helped synchronize pin wheel and oblique move- ments. Sponsor Mrs. Poland offered ideas and assisted in planning activities.