Southside High School - Southerner Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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hants, uniforms, shakers new for cheerleaders Do-it, do-it alright! was one of the popular new chants that the cheerleaders learned at the National Cheerleading Clinic held on the Southern Methodist University campus in Dallas, Texas, August 9-14. The clinic lasted for a period of five active days, climaxing when the SHS cheerleaders placed third in the final competition. Along with new yells, ideas for different pep signs also Even rain and muddy ground can 't dampen the cheerleaders interest in the Southside victory over St. Anne's, October 23. Cheryl Carlile, senior cheerleader, Hnishes a cheer with a yell and shake of her pom-poms, at -. the Sou thside- Faye tteville game February 2. v-2-...- lmg.,,.,,, .1 developed during the year when the cheerleaders sponsored a sign contest for all homerooms and clubs preceeding the Northside- Southside clash, November 20. New fashions also appeared in the cheerleading uniforms and were added to the usual sweater, skirt and sailor top. New shakers mixed with the school colors, red, white and blue, added origi- nality to the cheerleaders uni- forms during the sports seasons Cheerleaders 87

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Senior Cheerleaders: Debbie Manchaca Patti Ingram, 3hE'fl6'V I-vnn K'U5m9ieY, lhead cheerleaderj, Morris,' Junior Cheerleaders: Kerry Patsy Robertson, Tammy Cheryl Carlile, Lou Anne Gattis. Brown- Hewffff faffemafei- 86 Cheerleaders Southside and Northside met twice during the football seasong the first, in September, where Lynn Klusmeier iabovel provoked enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Leading the Rebels into the Hnal match November 20, the cheer- leaders irightl aroused spirit.

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Confederates wear new uniforms, work as slaves New styled uniforms were vvorn by The Confederates this year, for the first time since the club originated. Different ideas were devel- oped by club members in order to show support of the Rebels, to promote school spirit, and to raise funds for the club. During Rebel Week, Confed- erates acted as slaves to senior members of the football squad, doing such jobs as serving their lunches and carrying their books to class. Members spent the week of the Southside-Northside game 88 Confederates Enthusiastic support of the Rebel basketball team was shown by the Confederates during the game against the Van Buren Pointers, December 77. Responsibilities began early in the year for Confederate presi- dent Mary Haney, senior, as she hurries to get shakers distributed to each member. displaying support for each team member by painting spirit boost- ing signs for his car, and baking him a cake and cookies. Funds were raised through projects such as an egg sale, a car vvash, a bottle drive, and a Rebel button sale. lVlrs. Susan L. Dickson spon- sored the club of approximately 150 members. Officers elected for 197071 were lVlary Haney, president, Cindy Hutcherson, vice president, Marsha Plunkett, secretary-treasurer, Beth Swof- ford, parliamentarianp and Joyce Kratz, chairman of decorations. I