1984 Miracle Yearbook

Something To Cheer About ackets are going to the top!" ... Sometimes yes,sometimes no. But the cheerleader always had to believe in her team and convince the crowd that the Jackets were worth believing in. Win or lose, the six women on the Varsity and J.V, squads had to be ever-enthusiastic, cheerful, and sup- portive. During breaks in the game, they had to keep up the fan's spirits with floor cheers and routines accom- panied by the pep band. But cheerleading isn't just "show-n- tell." It is a sport in itself, and requires absolute dedication and top-priority. Hours of back-breaking practice each week, working together as a squad, facing defeat with a smile, striving for Christ-like attitudes . .. all of these are 1 part of being a cheerleader.Doing be- 98 hind-the-scenes jobs all year long that take a lot of time with little credit. Be- ing there when the team needs you. Cheerleading is a sacrifice, but to those of us who cheered this year, we wouldn't trade it for the world. Terrific benefits came out of this opportunity: close, life-long friendships; meeting and witnessing to other cheerleaders; conducting rigorous cheerleading camps, and the agony of staying physically fit, to name a few. One of the best things about cheer- leading, though, was our advisor, Amy Womack. Amy encouraged us when things got tough, kept our spirits up and our eyes on the Lord, and was always there when we needed a friend to talk to. Our co-captains, Su- san Jackson and Kendra Wittenbach, made cheerleading this past year even better! They were both kind, compassionate, crazy, and exhibited strong Christian leadership. They never pushed us, nor asked us to do some. thing that they wouldn't do them. selves. Combine that with the fantastic pep band this year led by Mr. Dicuirci, anc you have a totally enjoyable season Mr. DiCuirci always seemed to knom just what the fans needed,and when It was a real joy to work with him! Hi: pep band put their hearts into thei music and turned the gym inside-au' many times with their infectious enthu siasm. To top it all off, the Bee and Buzz) Bee (Mike Troutman and Chad Fires: sparked spirit wherever they went. Thi: being Mike's last year as school mas cot, he deserves a special thank-yoL for his dedication and greatjob all sea son long. by Dana Burkett