University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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s a cheerleader, Barry Applegate enjoyed firing up crowds, helping fellow squad member Dale Baldwin and his own spot in the UK limelight. 20 Barry Applegate HIGH Y IVIUTIVMEIJ or cheerleader Barry Ap- plegate, becoming a member of one of the Universityis most visible groups was a question of following a dream. Applegate, 22, opted for a collegiate cheering career fol- lowing an evening in which he had the chance to watch the squad practice. He was intri- qued by the gymnastic nature of their routines, especially with the way the squad threw girls around in the air. itAfter seeing that, I thought to myself, iGosh, Pd like to do thati, said Applegate. This exposure motivated Apv plcgate to expand upon his first love, gymnastics. After coming to UK three years ago he real- ized that the University only had a women's gymnastic team. tCheerleadingQ is in the public eye more than athletics and be- cause UK doesnit have a menis gymnastic team, it was as close as I could get. The visibility and demands of the cheerleading had its share of ups and downs for Applegate. Perhaps the most difficult as- pect was the time it required. Applegate, a junior biology and pre-mcdecine major from Greenup, had to balance the re- quirements of the squad, his courses and his activities with the Kappa Alhpa fraternity. De- spite this variety of involve- ments, he said his social life re- volved around cheerieading. During 1987, the demands against Applegateis time were increased even more His work with the squad prompted a chance to start a modeling ca- reer. During the spring he com- pleted a photo session for Varsi- ty magazine, a popular cheerleading resource publica- tion. About his new fame, Ap- plegate stated, t'I was very ner- vous but I really enjoyed myself after awhile. Applegate's involvement both on and off of campus brought him increased recognition in 1987, but he shared this lime light with a friend and fellow cheerleader, Dale Baldwin. Baldwin, who was paralyzed during a cheering routine, be- came a rallying point for Apple- gate and the University. One of the most significant tributes he and other squad members paid to Baldwin was the winning of the prestigious Ford cheerlead- ing competition in San Diego in January. ttTwo years ago when we won the award it was my first year on the squad and the win didnit hit me until later? said Applegate. HThis year we did it because of Dale and it made it eit'tr'ciespeciai.H Natalie Caudill

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