The new faces of the 75-76 sophomore cheerleaders (1). A new member of the Varsity Squad, Senior Marcia Talty, looks hopeful, (2) along with Seniors, Jackie Bloom, Kathy Rudeen, Kaye Bender, and Lori Christen (3). The 75-76 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders (4). The Varsity Squad (5), with Jody Kinsley (6), leading a cheer. Jackie Bloom and Kathy Rudeen (7) showing an example of squad's spirit.
Lori Christell, Kathy Rud een, Kaye Bender, ]ody Kinsley, Trece Rahel. Marcia Talty, jackie Bloom, Charlotte Conner.
New criteria introduced "As far as senior and junior girls are concerned, I feel the spirit has died," said Beth Jansen, former Pep Club sponsor. This is most obvious when considering past cheerleading tryouts. Last year a mere 13 girls applied to fill the eight varsity positions. "The girls just don't want to work for their letters," she added. Each girl is required to letter in Pep Club. Those who do achieve their letter have proved their determination and spirit. The letter and
the tryouts make up the criteria in selecting the cheerleaders. This year a new system of selection has been incorporated. It's based on 30% Pep Club voles, 30% teacher recommendation forms, and 40% votes from th e teachers, administrators, and pompom girls from UNO. "We're not looked upon as any special group of girls. We 're accepted for what we are individually," explained Jackie Bloom, Varsity Cheerleader.
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