Woodward High School - Treasures Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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many phases of fun for fans 22 The fans played an important part in cheering the Bulldogs on to victory in the 1968 football season. Their travels took them all over the City, to Elder, Princeton, and Trechter, and even outside the City to Hamilton-Garfield. The fans did not always go away for the games, because for the first time in Woodward's history, they were given the opportunity to show their spirit in the new Woodward Stadium. Another addi- tion which aided participation in the cheers was the Bulldogs' mascot, Ellen Gerber. Even through the numb noses and frozen feet at the bitter cold game with Hughes, the spectators proved that they had the enthusiasm needed to boost the team's morale. Some came to see their friends; others, just to yell, and a few even came to watch the game. But no matter what the motivating force, their pep contributed to championship for the Bulldogs. The crowds were usually small in size, with the exception of the first game in the new stadium, when the crowd cheered not only for the team, but aiso for Dolly Cohen, who helped to make the stadium a reality. The fans ended the season still showing their spirit, by giving the team a lively send-off to the P.H.S.L. championship game. I've been to all the games, and I've gotten more interested in my school that way. l'm proud of it and Ithink the games raise the morale and spirit of the students. Iwent to the first game and wanted to come back 'cause lwant to stay with 'em all the way. Jthink it's only right to support your school every way you cant fdr'dn't understand football that much at the beginning ofthe year, but since Hook it upon myselfto learn about it, Hound out that it's a pretty excitinggame. If I had to givejust one reason for coming to the games, I'd say it's the feeling of excitement inside of me. Ithink this school's a really great one! t tsharon Stein

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spirit Chargers I love Woodward and cheering is one way that hefps me to show the spirit I feel for It. The students can identify with me in relation to the schoofandthe team. When we win I am so happy I'm there and I would not want to be anywhere else, When the bus is cheering and being rocked back and forth, full of spirit, I feelso happy. IfeeIso bad when we lose and I can understand the team's sadness. Icheer even louder when the Crowd does not respond. When they do cheer, I feeI Woodward is peopIe and I love them all. I'm proud to be a part and represent them. To me Cheerleading means representing the school for better or worse. Kids usuallysupport football because it's a good aspect of Woodward. They can look at the team and say, 'IIm from Woodwardi t tDebbie Siege! The Woodward Marching Band under the direction of Mr. Bryson Curry honored the presidential candidates at the Hughes game by playing a special song for each: South for Wallace; just One More Chance for Nixon; Mr. Wonderful for Humphrey; and for Snoopy, Snoopy for President. The soul rhythmic actions of the Drill Team were performed at the Courter Tech game. The 32 girl team was captained by Claudette Williams. This year the Wood- ward majorettes added new songs to their repertoire, such as Up, Up, and Away and Love is Blue. A highlight of the Hughes game was Katie Daley's twirling of a fire- tipped baton. Woodward cheerleaders started the year with new outfits and new cheers. To purchase the new blue skirts and white sweaters there were bake sales and a donation from Pep Club. The Uni- versity of Cincinnati's cheerleading clinic plus each girl's ingenuity culminated in two new cheers: S-O-U-L, Soul team, Sock it to me now and UH UMGAUWA, Woodward's got the power, Now say it louder .

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