Tom C Clark High School - Witness Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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PEP SQUAD Buitns Although they are not usually in the limelight, Pep Squad is the backbone of the Cougarette organization. These one hundred and twenty three spirited girls, under the direction of the top officers, whole-heartedly cheered the Cougars on with only sore throats and ringing ears to show for it. As said by freshman Meredith Mangum, Even though cheering at the games was hard at first, it was really ex- citing experience. This year the girls were able to perform at three football games, including the uni- que Halloween half-time show when the girls performed to Michael Jackson's Thriller , all decked out for the occasion in witches hats and brooms. The Pep Squad's duties of making posters, decorating the halls, and suppor- ting the Cougars kept them busy all year Pep Squad was a real learning ex- perience. It taught me responsibility and confidence, not to mention all of the Cougarette rules. l also made many friends. -Christine Gooden long. The girls also had the rare opportuni- ty to be the first Clark Pep Squad to com- pete against other Pep Squads at the Spurs competition where they won first place for 3 l fx their routine. lt was then time that hopeful P Squaders began stretching, jumping, ki ing, and practicing to become futm cheerleaders, Top Cats, or Aristocats a hoping they would never have to re that comforting little poem encouragi them to go on after an unsuccessful tryoL But the important part wasn't whetl they found a pam-pom or top hat in th tryout envelope. lt was the union form between the girls, most of whom were in the same boat, starting a new scho making friends, and working their way the ladder in the Cougarette organlzatioi -Amy Lanc i - i : G i V Vriyr ...Z ..-t M Pep Peveto, Angie Ruffo, Debi Breeden, Nora Gothard, Shelley Berkholtz, Marianne Ford, Christi Dalonas, Teri Slothower, Jeannine Davis, Norma Leal, Prissy Cuellar, Cheri Singer. 2nd row: Deana Salas, Suzanne Muegge, Laura Ray, Velma Flores, Tracey Norris, Mellssa Karam, Gina Ornelas, Becky Cappel, Patricia Jenschke, Carrie Schlaeger, Karin Crump, Heather VanCleave, Casey Matthews, Jennifer Madden, Lisa Martln, Michelle Maquire, Anita Guerra, Lenore Smith, Sara Carron, Jennifer Prevost, Sandra Torres. Grd row: Lisa White, Amy Kistner, Cheri Hammer, Christi Squad Front row: Andrea Phillips, Lynne N -X14 i ' l Salmon, Holly Mace, Cathy Lewis, Heather Hutchin- son, Christine Hanan, Amy Dragoo, Dawn Larios, Car- rle Davls, Cheri Cotter, Laura Forzano, Amy Forzano, Deborah lcke, Dutchy Benzaquien, Shannon Kreutz- Inger, Wanda Wong, April Miller, Kim Terry, Kathy Miller, Monica Valasquez, Shirley Hempenstall, Brooke Wolfman. 4th row: Donna Wesley, Julie Hen- ckel, Laura Luker, Cari McGrail, Stacy Nesting, Tonya Cantu, Lamar Herrera, Angie Albarran, Kristen Kam- pheefner, Susan Stanley, Lisa Gardner, Melissa Salinas, Kristen Wiers, Tammy Colllns, Tracy Grasso, Heather Rogers, Lisa Stover, Anna Villagran, Wendy T if spam. ' Me-Q Meredith Mangum, Melissa Worrich, Kristin Meadow Holly Jacobs, Amy Hyman, Debbie Eastme Margaret Leal, Kristine Gooden, DeeAnn Baile Heather Stahl, Jennifer Jones, Nikole Schmidt, Daw Fisher, Paige Mezzetti, Betsy Eades, Rachel Plla Stephanie Woods, Nikole Hammond, Miche Loeschel, Clarissa Trevino, Julie Clague. oth row: Stc Reeves, Abbe Weinstein, Kamy Wicoff, Stephan James, Karen Pearcy, Melanie Dunlap, Shannon l chen, Angela Dorton. Qnames unlisted c unldentlflablej. Larson, Llsa Duncan. 5th row: Jennifer

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V .l. PRECIQIDN PRACTICE Sometimes the Aristocats are overlook- J, but in the end we always seem to ome out with outstanding :hievements, said Laura Elliott. Drill Team-there's a lot more to this 'oup of girls than meets the eye. While lost people were sitting at home wat- iing soaps and soaking in the sun these rventy dedicated girls, along with their vonsor, Cheryl Fain, spent hours and hours Jring the hot summer months perfecting ieir skills and polishing their routines. At ie camp they attended in June at A 6 M niversity the girls spend a whole week orking from sun up to sun down learning ew dances and marching drills which they H T -- Q - Q T - -- - Q - T11 H- T 1 - - -Z 11111- - Z T -1-- - I - 1111111 i11T1 - ! - --2! u - - I Ili-j 111111 - - - : - - - - I l- H1-1 performed on the final day of the camp. The reward for their hard work was winn- ing Sweepstakes for their performances, which is the highest award given at the Being the Drill Team Captain gave me a chance to work with a lot of fun and talented girls. -Alyssa Howell camp. The summer passed and football season crept up on the girls, who impress- ed the crowds with their original pefor- mances and their enthusiasm. The close of the football season in no way ended the hard work involved with being a Drill Team member. Every sport has its season, ours begins after football ends commented co-captain Julia McAuley. The girls cheered on through basketball and soccer season while at the same time putting together routines for their competitions. All in all this proved to be a successful year, not only in the awards received but in the life-long friendships that were form- ed and the special memories that will last forever. --Amy Lanctot 131--1 , in-f I 1.1 Y t- ,Y - 5 S l Drill TGQTTT Back row: Leslie Laursen, Heather Belzung, Amy Lanctot, April Molina, Tina Whiting, Elissa Ernst, Whitney Klint, Sharon Beasley, Leslie Porter, Suzanne Wright, Tori Mueller, Linda Judson, Laurie Trautner, Clare Harding, Kendra Jowers, Meg Paxton, Catherine Clayton, Amy Fite, Leslie Wright, Angie McGawen, Tina Whiting, Jenny Hasbrook, Amy Dum, Koprecia Forsyth, Coleen Marnan. 3rd row: Laura Bates, Robin Foss, Jackie Wardlow, Rachel Modliszewski, Susan Stith, Tiffany Taylor, Melissa Brad- shaw, Karen Krause, Jonell Garza, Samantha Ma- jorka, Marisho Crawford, Lisa Chapman, Tracey Mar- ris, Stacey Allen, Erica Mathry, Anna Conyers, Tabitha Denim, Charlotte Cotter, Lisa Geisler, Caryn Bell. 2nd raw: Meredith Ross, Leslie Lyons, Beth Caswell, Stacy Wlnters, Staci Semrad, Meredith Cunningham, Robin Wisdom, Jennifer Shipley, Laura Elliott, Heidi Huhn, Rita Morales, Tara Barnes, Jenny Mackenzie, Marcy Miller, Lisa Vine, Gina Livingston. 1st row: Laurel Har- ris, Julia McAuley, Alyssa Howell, Melissa Baker, KelleyJones Drill Teamers Jackie Wardlow, Tabitha Denim and Koprecia Forsyth stretch before beginning their workout. DRILL TEAM

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DfflCel'S Qback rowj: Jeannine Davis, Debi 'eeden, Angie Ruffo, Norma Leal, Prissy Cuellar, heri Singer, Teri Slothower, Nara Gothard, Shelly urkholtz, Marianne Ford, Christi Dolanos, Erica lathry, Elissa Earnst, Andrea Phillips, Lynn Peveto, Tammy Harris, Courtney Snell, Verr Bateman, Carol DeXVinne, Sherry Shrewberry, Laurie Trautner, Susie Prichard. 12nd rowjz Julia McAuley, Laurel Horris, Kelley Jones, Melissa Baker, Alyssa Howell, Monica Fierro, Susan Whitson, Sharonne Melton, Down Dietrich, Lynette Pittman, Kristina Carabaza, Crysti Sale. Qfront clockwisej: Dawn Lewis, Blake Warren, Lara Stone, Paige Martin, L , 'i photo by Mr. McNlchoI a I l Z! Q AW If L vc F my av- '-1 ff ' ws A Colonel and Varsity cheerleader, Paige Martin gladly assists any pep squoder needing help. Spirit comes to a high as the pep squad prepares for cheerleader tryouts. Flexibility is a big advantage when learning the many routines taught by the pep squad officers throughout the year. PEP SQUAD