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ENERGY

VIM AND A n im a l s

a d d e d

UNIQUE

PERSPECTIVE

TO GAMES.

The energy expended by the Animals as they burst

into the gym wearing their Cougar paw t-shirts and

waving a huge Cougar-head spirit flag was conta­

gious. Diffusion of their spirit and enthusiasm moti­

vated the crowd to rally the teams to victory. They

used wacky stage dives, humorous antics, and intimi­

dating chants to grab the audience's attention. "I love

the attention the Animals get," explained Ariel Soken.

"It's great to make the fans laugh; it makes the game

more fun!" The Animals played a major role in sup­

porting the cheerleaders during time-outs and half­

time. Also, each Animal had a secret cheerleader to

whom they sent encouraging notes or gifts. The Ani­

mals not only spread Cougar spirit to the fans, but also

they encouraged the cheerleaders and players.

Steve Cross, Paul

Lane, Mike Brooks,

Shane Smith, and

the other Animals

pound the stage

and yell to intimi­

date the other team.

From their perch,

they responded to

both the good and

the bad plays.

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