Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Prior to being introduced, members of the '84 Viking football team watch the cheerleaders perform one of their rou tines. Excitement over the first game and a shortened 4th give students Pep rally spirit Blue! Gold! Blue! Gold! This familiar chant of Spartan High School's colors was heard at the pep rallies on the Fridays before a fooiball game. Seniors. Juniors, and Sophomores competed for the rowdiest class to get the pep flowing. Then the screaming of cheers and clapping of hands echoed through the gym and down the halls. Students crowded into the gym during 4th period to get a little bit rowdy and root on our team. With hopes of winning, During class competition at the first pep rally, seniors attempt to keep up the winning tradition by giving the lou dest cheer. the cheerleaders lead the students in cheers of Viking Spirit and Viking Power” while the band played their tunes. Some pep rallies were extra special, like Homecoming when there was a costume judging for best costume. After singing the Alma Mater and cheering on the team, the pep rallies came to a close. The students left with pep in their step to return to the daily routine and back to the books. Adding his musical talents to the playing of the Alma Mater. Tyrone Toland plays the tuba. The band puts in hours of practice to participate in pep rallies. Dance routines are crowd pleasers. Varsity cheerleaders and the band team up for the spirit raising entertainment. 12 First Pep Rally

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Sophomore orientation takes lots of preparation Mr Bubba Wolfe and SAC members Karen Ellis. Sabrina Earn hard! and Beth Glasgow hang orienta tion signs Peer counselers play an important role during sophomore orientation. Counsel ors Lisa Boyd. Felicia Finger, and Paula Woody go over their instructions while waiting for sophomores to arrive. Among the SAC members who put in a total of 350 hours preparing for school are Kelly Pinson and Beth Glas gow. They repainted the signs for the student parking lots. Getting Ready 11

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Juniors need all the help they can get in their attempt to win the class compe tition. Junior cheerleader Patrice Linder gives her support. Summerville game captains Lawrence Suber and Vincent Yates invite all Viking fans to the first home game A full stands helps the team play their best First Pep Rally 13 Enthusiasm is a big part of any cheer leading routine The varsity cheer leaders lead the crowd in a Go You Mighty Vikings chant Helping provide background music for the cheerleaders as they join in playing the Viking Fight song are Stuart Moore. John Schlaepfer. and Steve Prewitt.