Springfield Catholic High School - Irish Reflector Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Upper left The varsity cheerleading squad. only sophomores and juniors, are Anne Berberich; Carol Hall; captain Julie Grie- semer; Tricia Taylor; Debbie Collins; and Vicki Schell. Lower left One could see that the smiles of the JV squad could get the spirit moving. Lower front: Molly Gimson; Ann Vienhage; Diane Liermann; Left: Leslie Baker; Right Jam's Prewitt; Above captain Dionne Firmin. Lower center Varsity cheerleaders Vicki Schell, Tricia Taylor, Julie Griesemer. and Carol Hall cheer at McDonald Arena for the Blue and Gold Tournament. Lower right Freshmen seem to work hard to be a part of the Irish spirit. Lower left Martha Francka; Michelle Giboney; Suzanne Schell; Kathy Fassero; Dana McClain; Above captain Beth Michael. i :6 s! 13': u a. m m m a m

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.4. a Nu nu... yqz-gn-um-WL Ready? Okay! ',, ltIrish want a Victory! Hey! Hey This was just one of the cheers used to get our school spirit flowing at football as well as basketball games. Getting school spirit 0n the rise was the responsibility of the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity cheer- leaders. The girls sometimes prac- ticed three to four days a week after school, working on voice, cheers, and formations. The cheerleaders were easily seen at games with their uniforms of kelly green and white. The new varsity uniforms had gold on them also to match the boys new varsity uniforms. The variety of uniforms let the different squads be unique and yet, united. To see the girls smiling faces and hear their enthusiastic voices had its influence on the student body by getting everyone in a wild and crazy mood which was reflected in the crowds roar. gI was so glad that the Homecom- ing game was my first game to be back cheerleading. I had such a blast? exclaimed Debbie Collins, a varsity cheerleader. Debbie was unable to cheer for four months because of an acute cervical strain due to an auto accident. ltThis year was the best cheerlead- ing year I have ever had. The JV squad was like a family of sisters? reflected JV captain Dionne Fir- min. The twisting, turning, jumping and yelling to help keep spirit going all during the games was a challenge well accomplished.

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40 4 wag .-..-. u .m m-avo-II-mqm, Mark, S eh and Theytre Off . . . to a new and better season for the girls track team when they captured first in the District meet and the guys took second in the boys District meet. The first practice date was set for March 12, Coach Patti Hender- son and Coach Jim Horton set the guys and gals off to a running start. Fast pace, long strides and an abundance of spirit contributed to their successful season. ttThe track team was small but worked hard and deserved all the awards they received? commented Dan Bowen. Coach Jim Horton added, ttCon- sidering our injuries, I thought we had a really good seasonft The girls were well pleased with their season. ttTrack was really challenging? remarked Mary Bin- gle, ttbecause I ran mainly against upper classmen, such as seniors? An excited Patti Henderson revealed, ttAn excellent year! I think the depth and hard work of the girls contribut- ed to their successful seasonF