West Forsyth High School - Cronus Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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ui. - xis- it! All photos by Rob Harris WE'RE THE TITIANS : Andrea Beital, a mem- ers of the JV squad tries to fire up the freshmen lass during a pep rally. An inexperienced JV squad :turned only three members from last year: Captain tllison Young, Jan Doty, and Susan Jennings. Visual Sports Network of N.C, TAKE IT TO THE TOP: Amy Drumheller and Tommy Borek demonstrate one of the many partner stunts performed during the season. This stunt is called the UNC-CU because it was adapted from that university cheerleading squad. , ' -rt'-ww xy Y- 5 - I . . A e . Mr., .. . Q1 . . 4 . JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS 1987: tOn the floorj Ashley Surratt, Jennifer Gregory, Leigh Ann Highsmith. Middle Row: Michelle An- drews, Allison Young, Andrea Beitel, Jan Doty, Julie Sidman, Julie Fox. Back Row: Kelly Sapp and Susan Jennings. THE WINNING SPIRIT: Varsity squad member Brooke Young leads the fans in the fight song. Brooke moved up from JV to Varsity this year. ... ELEVEN ... TWELVE ... THIR- TEEN: The male Varsity cheerleaders are in the middle of doing twenty-one push-ups, one gg for each point scored by the football team. Q This was the first year the trend for push-ups was set. It was adapted from the Appalachian State University Cheerleaders. .. 5 gi 55 55 'tg 1 Ez li? gieai lf Cheerleaders 217

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5. : i '--' ' 1 iRfab'H?Hi?f VARSITY CHEERLEADERS 1987: QOn the floorj Alex Rajacich, Donna Shutt, Amy Drumheller, Su- san Atkins, Rita Taylor. Middle Row: Brooke Young, Jeff Beauchamp, Lisa Jennings, Travella Robinson, Mike Little, Donald Hairston. Back Row: fstandingj Beth Thacker, Mike Esposito, Wendy Mi- letello, and Tommy Borek. leaders..ttiiePfesr.fpersnr1f11i21.tcame.1te1mind.fihir.,ag, . shwrsdi sn 0 Selma! S T Squads 1 ifvr T Sire ivsnsefiuriwff T -- eafaaeavwassiies aa-'S chief cheerleader Vg rl 5. ,fl . '.Y' .- U,,'Ql,l.,5g.l. false iiliebfedfbr Southwest Jr! flighf ami ilienriegiyfb ' :HishiSchDotL asitli rWhe2f.LiS2fwas-arkddirriiylsheieniQred.ciiw+ llttadi-rig' iso Tiriueli? she. replied, . tfigike, S any either ya., . siistwifssflsadirts siresPM-eafssilsetvffasssmr. e gplishmert- .Messina12swi9ssPfs9S3risi1iafff?f.s0s1a -perfpregiagisanes.mosiqatalifseppqfexig art the warns 'It kee involved and aczivein eve A 1 3-,JL-'Y -PSV .i Q' -V. f f3fy f. QI .Cheerleading ' 21. year-rwrid fsiwrtfhati re? t ,queer much time and seaicaaea. 'wfithp-fL.isa'sf. iexperieiice and Mrs.,Spainhciir's hard workand. dedication, it's no wonder, the squad .hast-been y fsi.ich.a,anccess-this year.. ' 1 F ' - l . t y Lisa -was acceptedjfat-UNC-Chapel, Hill and C hopes to continue her cheerleading career in co!- lcse- C L ' X . g. K l-zz 2 1 6 f Cheerleaders Visual Sports Network of N EXPERIE CE COUNTS? Although There Was More Experience, The New Safety Rules Imposed A Handicap On The ,87 Varsity Cheerleading Squad pointment. They showed up in Florida ranked number four in the nation based on Every coach likes his chances for the season when ten of fifteen squad members are returning, experienced players. On the other hand, most seasoned coaches also prefer not to have major rule changes forced on them. Coach Pat Spainhour faced both situations with the 1986-,87 varsity cheerleading squad. This year's squad was more experi- enced with ten members who have cheered for West previously. Overall they were more skilled than last year. However, due to the new cheerleading rules from the N.C. High School Athletic Association, this year we were not allowed to perform stunts over two fpeoplej high or exten- tions, which last year's squad demonstrat- edf, was how Mrs. Spainhour accessed the situation. Once again the West squad made hard work and experience pay off for them. From UCA fUniversal Cheerleading As- sociationj Camp held at the University of Kentucky, the varsity squad returned with trophies for Cheer Champions and Sideline Chant Champions? For the sec- ond year in a row, they placed first at the Atlantic Coast Regional Championship. This success, along with a barbeque sup- per, candy sales, and a yard sale at the Clemmons Civic Center took them to the National High School Cheerleading Championship at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. It was here that the more experi- enced, more skilled squad met with disap- last's year,s competition. They ended up ranked ninth in the nation out of twenty five squads, who competed. They gave a fantastic performance, placing ninth, but were hampered by the limits of N.C. rules on safety, was how Pat Spainhour explained the less-than-ex- pected results. After four-days-a-week practices, a minimum of ten hours of professional gymnastics training, cheering for the en- tire football and basketball seasons, the varsity squad lost in its effort to bring home a national championship trophy. The whole school felt the same disappoint- ment that the cheerleaders experienced. Undaunted, the varsity team also com- peted in the first North Carolina State Cheerleading Championship held in Fay- etteville on March 14. With all the squads competing under the same safety rules, the fifteen member coed home team secured a first place rank for themselves in the state, scoring 285 out of a possible 300. Most people see cheerleaders as those who stand on the sidelines watching and encouraging the athletes who compete. The West Forsyth cheerleaders take that role one step further. They not only watch and encourage other athletes, but they also know first-hand the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat .

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,,, 1 fl it , . h, tfrelay, rw. if 't I-rank Samuelson THE TRADITION CONTINUES: Once again West Forsyth laid claim to the Clean and Green Flag. JROTC cadets Jay I Stewart, Marvin Little, and Larry Hayes pause in their daily routine of lowering the flag to proudly display it for the camera. REcoRD OF MER1-T By Kelle Owens est Forsyth High School opened in 1964 with 706 students from a surrounding community of farm families, factory workers, shop keepers, and a few professionals. Over the 23 years of its existence, West has grown in size, tradition, and academic as well as economic status, along with the surrounding community. Though some schools are still riding on the coattails of a previously established reputation, West has gradually reached the point of being not only one of the largest, but also one of the most respected high schools in the state. This respect was achieved through service clubs that took initiative and volunteered to clean up and maintain the beauty of the campus. As a result, West won the Clean and Green flag once again for the 1987 school year. Other honors were awarded to GSC for having the most successful blood drive of any Forsyth County high school, and to the JROTC for outstanding performance in the Greensboro A and T Drill Team Invitational. The faculty expressed their concern by joining the newly formed Parent Teacher Associa- tion. They also volunteered their time to sponsor newly formed clubs such as the Afro- American Society, Culture Club West, and the Junior Civitan's Club. Parents and surrounding community members showed their support by attending athletic events, contributing to fund raisers, and participating in the OK West organization and the newly chartered PTA. Younger brothers, sisters, and even neighbors could often be seen supporting their favorite Titan in any given athletic or musical event. Although the size and status of West Forsyth may be changing, the values and standards that were first instilled into the school remain. Titan fans have one of the best reputations in the Central Piedmont 4-A Conference for being sportsmanlike in even the worst of situations. They have supported their team in 1-9 seasons just as they have supported their team in 10-1-1 seasons. This alone is proof that West Forsyth and those associated with her are finally coming into their own. They have made a name for themselves, a name that will continue to be respected. visfciosmg