St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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 {Ithough in recent years, only a half dozen or so spirited Ignatians have come forth to lend their voices to the art of cheerleading, this year the men in blue and gold were gifted with an overabundance of talented vocal cords. Eight juniors and six seniors, under the careful tutelage of moderator Fr. Powers. S.J., worked together to rally wildcat fans into enthusiastic support for our teams. They braved mud. rain. snow, and often a biting wind under the floodlights at John Marshal. Yet their voices could still be heard by all. They did not give up after our second game but kept the spirit alive for the remainder of the season. Their efforts did not go unrewarded, for on November 17. 1973. the St. Ignatius Wildcats captured their second straight City Championship. Tri-captains John May her. Pat Mezzulo. and Mike O'Brien ignited the fuse in the chosen eleven who then, through wild screaming, clapping, and shouting, sparked the Wildcat cheering machine into action. With only sevon seconds gone in the championship game. Pat Mezzulo and the gang start the Wildcat cheering machine into action. Cheerleaders Pat Mezzulo. Rich DeChant. and Bernie Smith find it easy to cheer at the championship game with a 34-0 lead 26

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Bigger Band Better Shows Held securely in place by a freshman band member, the massive golf ball awaits its appointed doom at halftime of the championship game. 25

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New Voices Add To Success Of Cheerleaders And Spirit Despito the weather conditions, John Mayhor and Mike O'Brien still look to the stands lor support. Seemingly suspended in space, John Mayher stirs up stagnant spirit from the peak of the infamous Ignatius Human Pyramid. 27