Sumter High School - Paragon Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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F 4: Opposite Page: C15 Gathering in the gym foyer after school, Cathy Cleary, Michelle Shaw, Denise Fun- derburke, and Beth Allen practice cheering routines until they are performed in perfect unison. C25 Theresa, Beth, Cathy, and Cynthia Solomon beckon fans to Stand up and holler. C35 Robin Neal, Theresa Rabon, Cathy Cleary, Beth Allen, Head Cheerleaderg LuAnn Page, Denise Funderburke, and Fran Barger await a time-out to lead fans in a cheer. Mrs. lohnston, adviser, concentrates on the ball game. This Page: C15 Michelle Shaw lets go an enthusiastic yell. C25 Bursting with exhuberance, Loretta Canty leads juniors into the fairgrounds. C35 Denise Lewis keeps pep-boosting bulletin boards up-to-date. C45 l.V. Cheerleader Adviser, Mrs. Deaton, cajoles with Myra Barton and Dale Martin. C55 IAYVEE CHEERLEADERS - Kneeling: Mamie Holland, Dale Martin, Nancy Taylor, Charlotte DeLorme, Head Cheerleaderg Sherian Woods, Karen Bedenbaugh, jennifer Battles, Standing: Betsy Masincupp, Myra Barton, Renee Edwards, Marce Peeples. Sports 67

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Cheerleaders Add Sparkle and Spirit To Sports Events Creating an atmosphere of enthu- siasm and zeal among Sumter fans, SHS cheerleaders supported Game- cocks through both victory and defeat. Practice got under way in August with head cheerleader, Beth Allen, teaching the fourteen girls new chants, cheers and pep calls. Each morning at 7:00 sharp, cheerleaders gathered at Swan Lake Gardens clad in cut-off jeans and T-shirts for a strenous three hour work-out. Armed with buckets of soapy water and bright smiles, the cheerleaders sponsored a car wash in order to pur- chase materials for new uniforms. This year all Gamecock athletes car- ried their gear in blue and gold tote- bags, compliments of the cheerleaders. Money was raised for the project by selling ads to local businesses. Throughout the year, cheerleaders spread sunniness and high spirits by making pep banners, selling ribbons, organizing cook-outs and parties for the athletes, and leading classes dur- ing Gamecock Week. 66 Sports

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Coach Mitchell Anticipates Winning Season With 8 Returning Lettermen Upon completion of the '72 pigskin season, attention promptly turned to basketball, and energetic voices could be heard once again echoing from the Cock Pit . Many thought the current season would be the big year . With open arms, Coach Brad Mitchell welcomed eight returning lettermen, including three starters from the '71-'72 team. After weeks of pure running, tough practices, and sheer exhaustion, Mitchell's winning machine was pre- pared to encounter any foe. The Ciamecock big men, Barry Parker at 6'7 , Will Bynum, 6'6 , Humzie Way, 6'4 , and Randy Weston, 6'6 , insured powerful rebounding strength while the quick hands and superb shooting of the backcourt men added a second dimension to Ciamecock Basketball. y 2 'K- 68 Sports f 'W , . f W ,, ,wg it , me ,ff