South Eugene High School - Eugenean Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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White Shirt Section Led by South's exuberant yell kings, the boys' white shirt section proved to be a valuable source of school spirit and enthusiasm at football and basketball games. Open to all South boys wearing white shirts, the section contrasted colorfully with the purple of the girls' Pep Club. Thundering out their cheers of encouragement and often poking fun at the opposition, the boys faithfully sup- ported the team in defeat as well as victory. Pep Band Gleaming brass instruments and brilliant purple blazers made the Pep Band stand out in crowded stadiums and gymnasiums. Providing lively music for rally squad and Synchronette routines, the band also ended each football and basketball game with the Alma Mater, Stately She Stands. Led by student director Steve Ankrom with assistance from Robert Moblo, this year's spirited Pep Band added color and excitement to sports activities. Drecled by Chuck Siuley, the Pep Band sirikes up ihe lively ben! of On for Eugene' during half time ui a home boskeiboll game. Bt AXXCI-6Xo.0 . X 88

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successful shol by Axeman baskelballer. finale of h-alf iime performance. From left: Jinny Jacobs, Linda Lounshury, laura Barr, Donna Hazlifl, Cheryl Jacobsen, Marcia Ryan, Pep Club Royal purple blazers, white name blouses, and purple pleated skirts easily identified members of South Eugenels cheering section. Primarily concerned with rallying school spirit, the Pep Club enthusiastically spurred the Axemen on to victory at all home games and chartered buses for student transportation for away-games. Members also supervised rally dances and conces- sion stands to raise money, and sold pins, pennants, and spirit tags to further encourage student participation. Under the direc- tion of President Dian Pape and Adviser Mrs. Anne Morris, the group sponsored a banquet at the end of each season to honor all athletes and coaches. Parents were invited as special guests. Synchronettes Sharply clad, with two new interchangeable outfits, a purple and white sailor suit and a skirt-sweater combination, South's pre- cision dance group, the Synchronettes, again took top honors for enjoyable half time entertainment at football and basketball games. A student body organization this year for the first time, the Synchronettes executed original dances to such popular hits as Louie, Louie, Bill Bailey, and The Addams Family. Led by President Lynn Neufeld and Adviser Miss Edna Glines, the 14 girls contributed immeasurably to school spirit and enjoyment. if ., ,

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JV cheerleader Polly Bowles leads the Halchelles, sophomore rooting sedion, of Soull-v's h b k lb ll left: Linda Lawson, Carolyn Fisher, Lindo Sellards, Sandy Sheri Lewis, Colislo Clow. ome as e o game against Cottage Grove Hatchettcs Characteristic sophomore timidity vanished when the Hatchettes arrived to cheer the junior varsity teams on to victory. Enthusiastically responding to efforts of the JV rally to teach them the traditional school yells. members aided Pep Club in promoting school spirit. Donating bas- kets of food and toys to needy families at Christmas and a spring coast trip were other activities. President Vicki Smith was assisted by advisers Miss Peggy Mittendorf and Mrs. Colleen Reimer. Majorettes Stepping high to the beat of the band, the Majorettes twirled their way through half time at many South home football and basketball games. Colorfully attired in uni- forms of white and purple satin with glittering purple sequins, white boots, and purple gloves, they performed in Opus V in Color and in several community parades. The group was led by Calista Clow. 89