Washington High School - Panorama Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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ln the final moments of this spirited pep assembly the six members of the varsity cheer squad combine with the ten pom members to lead the student body in the WHS fight song. This was one of the few football assemblies held in the gymnasium. The 1969-70 pom line often performs clever skits in the pep as- semblies before school. ln this interesting skit, Connie Traber does her thing by representing an electric mixer. At a morning pep assembly, varsity cheerleaders Darcel Roether and Donna Kitchens lead the spirited Rams in a new cheer. Assemblies mean lots of action EVERYONE COME to the pep rally! Megaphone in hand, Francine Hahn scoured the WHS campus like a cowboy rounding up strays. Soon she and the other cheerleaders had gathered a portion of the student body into the gymnasium to see another spirited Friday morning pep assembly. ONLY A couple of the morning pep rallies could be held in the gym during the football season. Throughout most of the season the gym remained closed to allow time for a new floor to be installed before the basketball season started. The rest of the pep assemblies were held in front of the gym so that the Ram fans could still boost the team and school spirit. These rallies often began with a couple of cheers followed by a skit done by the pom, Ram- bleaires, or cheer squads. Occasionally a member of the team or a coach would speak to the students about the team they would soon face.

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l L.. Q , :gf ' l1fl 'r ff. -.2 Ns. at v-11 Q.-,Jar X 3-Q' FI After the final school bell rings many students who ride the bus home stand and talk with friends about the day s events while they wait to board the bus. xxw X' Pausing to drink cold water is one way of beating the heat on a typical Phoenix school day. Standing in the shadow of the sign to avoid the glare of the sun, Darlene Cunning ham holds an armload of books while awaiting the arrival of her ride. To encourage school spirit Nancy Dotson, Kathy Hirschy, and Francine Hahn put up posters for the game on Friday in hopes that they will boost the team to victory. I5 'fu , l 13' , ,A tp!! K K5 K ' .I '- rv' s ' - . ir, i 5' A K i r l A in vs I Xa G X A X 0 Q . 1: L G fr- t f in I Q rw sp, Q it . 1 , Af ' 5 ,, YN a U Wg 4 a arg. r , e gt ff ,z D :F-, ...Ni , f t K F km A' M . if , KE K- .-x N W 1 ' - ass- A s S-Q s 5, if A.. .1 o,, 'L ,,. ,' Q , 'ax 1 K 7- y.f.a?' 1' -L A' J I I li U

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School dances follow games Fridaynights Milling in crowds after the football game, Debbie Kleissle and Cindy Potts patiently await their turn to be admitted to the school dance. That excitement runs high at football games is certainly proven by the expressions worn on the spectators' faces at a WHS game. I7 EXCITEMENT RUNS high at football games as Ram fans encourage the team on to victory. Snowstorms of confetti blanket students when a touchdown is made. Even though the WHS football team has not had a successful season, the 70's may yet bring a state championship. FROM INSIDE the WHS gymnasium vibra- tions could be heard of a band getting warmed up to play for the Friday night school dance. Outside, the crowd of students looked around to see who was going that night as they waited to be admitted into the gym. WASHINGTON HIGH certainly swung into the 70's literally as at least one dance was held each month by one of the clubs on campus. Students grooved to the heavy sounds of such bands as Sleepy Hollow and Ceramic Fire. To help raise more money at the dances, the sponsors sold cookies and soft drinks to the students. Earlier in the school year, some of the dances had to be held in the cafeteria to allow time for a new floor to be installed in the gym. The faces of the football team portray uncertainty and grim determination before going into the game. Dancing to the beat of a band provides Lynn Hales with a chance to relax and chat with friends after the game. Jl