Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Victory always best at home Final score: Vikes 13. Broome 6. The opening home game win against a team that had beaten us during the last two seasons was particularly sweet. As a whole, the varsity team played better ball, with fewer errors, and had the home fans there to cheer them on. This was their third contest but the first chance to perform for the hometown crowd. Loyal Viking fans had an earlier fight for prime parking spaces. Pep rallies, that in the past had been held at school on games days, were scheduled for the half hour prior to kickoff. The first pep rally used to be students’ chance to hear introductions of each varsity player and cheerleader. Creative and usually raucous skits were performed to encourage school spirit. Game night pep rallies necessitated a change in activities. Team members were unavailable as they were going over last minute strategies in the locker room. Many players and cheerleaders felt cheated of the recognition they felt they would have received by being introduced to the student body. Cheerleaders had planned routines over the summer that they were unable to put to use. Team spirit is high, and we’re looking to a winning season.’’ Kim Poteat. captain of the varsity football cheerleaders, added; We were really looking forward to the pep rallies as our chance to help motivate spirit, teach new cheers, and show support for the football players. Controversy also surrounded the school's use of Wofford's Snyder Field for all home games. For the past several years, game tickets have included an extra dollar for a fund to build a stadium near the high school. In July, the District Seven Board of Trustees voted against the construction of such a stadium. Mrs. Peggy Romine, a trustee, said of this decision. People who lived in the surrounding area mounted a tremendous campaign against construction of a stadium adjacent to the high school. Despite all of this, Mr. Jack Carlisle, a member of the SHS Booster Club, felt that under the leadership of new athletic director and head coach Allen Sitterle, Team spirit is high, and we’re looking to a winning season.” Paying close attention to the game, ball girls Kim Hammet. Niki Kyzer, and Hayley Ward must always be prepared to run onto the field. They are responsible for keeping game balls dry and available. First Home Game 15

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Defensive players Pierre Brewton and Kenneth Being Field Commander is a difficult yet fulfilling Rhodes tackle a Broome Centurion. Aggression on position. Mark Suter pauses to watch the game ac the football field is a means of survival. tion before leading the band in its next number. While listening to the Viking coaches in the press box. Head Coach Allen Sitterle waits to give Johnny Gibbs the next play. Communication with the press box is an important part of the team’s strategy. Jumping high with spirit. Viking cheerleaders Courtney Smith. Paula Booker, and Kim Poteat rouse our school spirit at the pre-game pep rally held before the Broome game. The main objective of a cheerleader is to raise our school spirit. Varsity Football Cheerleader Paula Booker leads the crowd in a favorite chant. Defense was a key factor in the Varsity’s success on the field. The defensive line tries to keep Broome from making a first down. I4 First Home Game

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Real Students get involved in extra-curricular activities. SAC members Sherese Edwards. Beth Glasgow. Andrea Ellis, and Daryl Cunningham sell programs at home football games. Real Students, like Cindy Owens, don't cover their textbooks. Real Students get involved. Senior homeroom presidents meet to discuss Homecoming plans. Real Teachers are copy machine mechanics in disguise. Mrs. Pam Carroll adds liquid to the Savin copy machine. Real Teachers listen to what students have to say. Mr. Jay Jeter answers Rebecca Dunagin's question about a computer program. Real students drive to school. Eddie Burris gets into his car to leave school. 16 Real Students Teachers