Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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4 Thunder-Belles IN THEIR THIRD year of being the only pompon drill team of their kind in the state, the Thunder-Belles continued to boost school spirit and serve their community. Under the new co-sponsorship of -Miss Knight and Miss Rotthaus, the Thunder-Belles performed in parades, at football and basketball halftimes, and for the P.T.A. During the summer months, the student leaders, Jo Ann Hoit and Dede Connell, organized the team and held practices for the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade and the Colorado State Fair Parade. In the fall, the T-Belles raised money for the football team by selling season tickets, and by selling Halloween candy in order to buy props for their own use. Besides being a regular feature at football halftimes, the T-Belles performed at two basketball games. Wasson fans saw the Thunder-Belle interpretations of Music To Watch Girls By and Saturday Night at the Movies. As a service to the community, the Thunder- Belles sold candy for the Muscular Dystrophy Founda- tion and performed for the P.T.A. in February, as part of their program, Where The Action ls. THUNDER-BELLES - TOP TO BOTTOM - ROW ONE: Kim Dadisman, Kathy Miller, DuAnn Gladem, Ginny Phillips, Deb- bie Williams, Priscilla Gehrung, Bette Blasing, Janet Han- sen, Karol Oliver. ROW TWO: Patty Rauch, Debbie Belgum, Patty Miller, Nancy Knoeckel, Diana Bartley, Angie Nichols, Debbie Berwick, Nancy Shockey, Phyllis Lowder, Jeannie DeIlaCroce, Jo Ann Hoit, co-leader. ROW THREE: Jan Duke, Chris Bothwell, Susan Blumenstein, Debbie O'Guin, Doris Muir, Kathy Tanda, Lynn Ceuleers, Claudia Isley, Barb Har- ET Jil X1 l . -, . ,i i f Smiling and stepping high, Jo Ann Hoit and Dede Connell lead the Thunder- Belle Drill Team in the Palmer- Wasson half-time show. rison, Jane DeLashmutt. ROW FOUR: Debbie Smart, Marcy Huffman, Jayne Seeley, Patty Dessert, Debbie Stock, Carla Ancona, Kathy Doane, Linda McNalI, Judy Mullins. ROW FIVE: Mary Gill, Carol Blumenstein, Joan Pierce, Tricia Was- son, Carol Quindt, Janie VanDeVoorde, Sandy Strickland, Pat Zemitis, Marcia Tewell, Kathy Valentine, Dede Connell, co-leader. ROW SIX: Sally Weigel, Jan Pearce, Jenni Beyer, Jene Langseth, Jill Twomey, Beth Gresh, Patty Gifford, Sandy Davis, Kristin Shutes, Sue Scariano. I I 4 I 4 t

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Suddenly Wasson's thunderbird flashes toward the field, shimmering in hope and pride as the card section displays spirit at half-time shows. HEY BABY. ' The Sadie Hawkins dance swings with the Boenzee Cryque. Wagions A NEW LOOK was introduced into Wagions during the 1967-1968 school year. To start this wave of modernization, the uniform was completely restyled, using original design of Wasson students. A fall picnic held in the stadium sparked interest among members. A first among state high schools, the club's first experiences with a card section enthusiastically displayed artistic ability. Red, white, brown, and blue cards were used to make such formations as a Wasson Thunderbird, a psychedelic spiral, hi, and a Wasson The section effectively high-lighted half- time shows. Active as always, Wagions planned several activities such as selling candy for the Kidney Foundation. High morale and a sense of humor during the Pep Club assembly helped create the proper mood for the Wheatridge football game. After the Wheatridge game, the Pep Club sponsored a Sadie Hawkins dance which featured the Boenzee Cryque. Strong class competition, spirit, and fun dominated the Powder Puff basketball game, held in early December. The officers of the Wagions sought to improve relations between schools through inter-school pep club officer meetings. r

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kai s 'WZ A .Q- X t lf5 5i - . i ,. 'Mia Basketball fans were entertained by the T-Belles doing their interpretations offauorite movie themes Showing the results ofpractice, Jane DeLrzshmutt combines ability with showmanship when performing Music To Watch Girls Byf' 1. The early morning practices in the stadium helped the Thunder-Belles per fect and sharpen their precise style and showmanship.