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VITALITY

The Squad passed

On school Spirit To

The Cougar Fa n s.

Tension mounts as the crowd

cheers wildly. The excitement builds with each

shout and applause from the fans; what would

a game be without this enthusiasm? The

cheerleaders played a big encouragement. Before ev-

part in getting the fans fired ery game, she would give

up. They worked hard per- him a little gift or make a

fecting their cheers and card to get him pumped up

stunts to encourage the for the game. "It’s nice to

crowd to show school spirit, get something before each

Dedication was a require­ game, and it’s an opportu­

ment for the cheerleaders. nity to develop a friendship

They spent two hours, three as well," said Derek Hicks, a

nights a week mastering freshman on the basketball

stunts and mounts, which team. The crowd showed

sometimes resulted in sore their appreciation to the

muscles or even a few cheerleaders by participat-

sprains. Besides cheering at ing. Not only did they en-

the games, each girl had a joy seeing the fans get in­

"secret team player" to volved, but also the team

whom they gave some extra was encouraged as well.

Christine shows ous physical training

trust in her bases as in order to prepare

she is atop a high for half-time and

mount. "Cheerlead­ foul shots stunts,"

ing requires vigor­ she said.