Washington High School - Panorama Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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-' ' 'T 1 1 . f I 4 ai.-wav ig 1 , f .:.wf- This year the WHS pom pon line became larger than last year's line of eight. According to Mrs. Irene Kemp, pom instructor, each of the girls showed exceptional ability during tryouts so ten were chosen. These girls are IBOTTOM ROW? Desi Van De Pol, Kaye Dressed in her striking purple-and-white pom pon uni- form, Connie Traber, junior, sits prettily before the crowd, waiting for the band's music to begin during one of the halftime programs at a football game. tix! Killebrew, Kim Yingling, Barbara Nelson, jan Woods. IROW 21 Connie Traber, Arlene Ellis, janet jones, Lisa Muser, and Debbie Lawson. Pom pon irls take top p ace at summer camp MAKE THAT KlCK! yelled the crowd, as the mem- bers of Washington High's pom pon line kicked practi- cally above their own heads. As the ball sailed through the uprights and the Rams gained one more point, the ten pom pon girls, bedecked in purple and white, faced the crowd and began dancing to the WHS fight song. ALTHOUGH MOST of the other high schools in the Valley have more girls on their pom pon lines, Wash- ington's use of difficult steps in their dances and re- strictive qualifications for pom pon girls allow only a small number of girls to become members of the line. This restriction of members makes it easier for the girls to compose dances and keep together as they perform. WHILE AT summer camp, the pom girls competed against other pom lines in the state and won first place in their division. At Band Day in Tucson, the girls re- ceived an Excellent rating which is the equivalent of a 2 grade. 29

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Performing before the crowd at a football game are Rambliairs Dariece Harwood, judy Woods, Debbie Sticht, Debbie Borgo, and Bonnie Cline. Ram bleairs add color to games with acts, suits ONE OF THE teams calls for a time-out, and the action on the football field settles down momentarily. However, the activity on the sidelines does not stop, and the crowd pauses to watch Washington High School's five wonders, the Rambleairs. WITH AMAZING grace and agility, these girls execute many difficult stunts, including several that involve aerial somersaults and flips. They often perform at football and basketball games and with the WHS marching band at the State Fair and Band Day at the U of A. In Tucson, the five Rambleairs received a Hsuperiorf' rating, the highest rating given. EVEN RAMIVIIE, the WHS mascot, was included in their performance, as the girls often did front handsprings over his back during football games. Coached by Mrs. Mary Pap- pas, the 1969-70 Rambleair squad was composed of Bonnie Cline, Debbie Sticht, and Dariece Harwood, seniors, Debbie Borgo, junior, and Judy Woods, sophomore. Throughout most of the year, these girls practiced for an average of at least two hours every night. 28

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Bursting through the crash poster held by members of the cheer squad, varsity Rams run onto the field. Football games provide much of the entertainment for students during the fall. Together with the majorettes and pom pon girls, the WHS march- ing band entertained the crowds that attended the football games. During the year the band also presented concerts. Washington High's choruses participated in several night con- certs throughout the year. For this concert, the members wore slacks and shirts for some numbers, and choral gowns for others. X! Plent to do on WHS campus THERE'S NEVER anything to do around here, That statement could hardly be said about after- hours life on the Washington High campus. With the arrival of school in September, the campus begins to buzz with life even when the school day is over. Many students find enjoyment after their classes by becoming a member ofa club interesting to them. Other students enjoy themselves enter- taining others. Such students as the girls on the pom pon line, majorettes, Rambleairs, and members of the marching band spend much of their time prac- ticing for their performances at the fall football games. EVENING CONCERTS by the WHS choruses, two different plays by the Masquers Club, and, of course, the numberous dances after the games are only a few of the many things happening through- out the school year. The first play presented to the student body was entitled Harvey, A lively come- dy, it was about a man who imagined that he had a six-foot tall rabbit friend. Using a patriotic theme, the first choral concert, conducted by Mr. Philip Shaw, began with the chorus members marching onto the stage holding small American flags. Songs such as The Stars and Stripes Forever were sung.