Exploding with spirit. Bobby Bison , alias freshman Jennifer Puckett of Benton , builds crowd enthusiasm , during a game against Sou thern Arkansas. - photo by Monique McGrath. Fired up! Cheerleader Kristen Beeson , a junior from Jonesboro , prepares to rouse the crowds at a pep rally before the Henderson State football game. - photo by John Radcliffe . ....._.... Cheerleaders Spirit to spare ~ racticing long hours and travelling constantly, the basketball and football cheerleading squads played a key role in Harding's games this year. Selected the , ) spring before, the football cheerleaders attended a week of summer training camp, and, in the fall, hosted two pep rallies. The basketball cheerleaders tried out in the fall, and practiced vigorously until basketball season began. The duties of the squads extended beyond cheering, however. "Being a cheerleader isn't just standing up at a game," said squad member Cint:fy Isenberg. The cheerleaders took responsibility for the morale of their teams by regularly decorating the locker rooms, sending notes to team members, and providing refreshments after practice. The football cheerleaders held a Christmas party for the team, as well. Kathryn Campbell, who .has sponsored the cheerleaders for the past 14 years, enjoyed her work with this year's squads and appreciated the work of the cheerleaders in striving to enhance school as well as team spirit. Campbell also appreciated the personal qualities of the squad members. She stated, "It's the whole person - and not just how well they can do back handsprings - that's important." a Basketball cheerleaders. Front row : Whistle , Black , Isenberg; second row: Washington, North cutt , Crow , Garner. Cheerleaders 127
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