Rou///Je support 'It's a thrill to get the crowd going...My job seems complete when the crowd gets rowdy,' said Butler Support for the Bisons came in many ways. Students wore garbage bags, the cheerleaders screamed cheers, the Thundering Herd played music, Bobby Bison wore a costume and the student body attended the games. The rally bag phase started at the first away football game. It started raining and before long students covered themselves with plastic garbage bags to keep dry. However, the garbage bag wearers were rowdy and supportive of the team and soon they had persuaded Dr. David Burks to sport the new clothing style. Later, in chapel, Mark Moore; student association president , gave a fashion show of rally bag attire. "I just wanted to build support for the football team, " said Moore. The fashions ranged from a Dr. Jo rally bag bow tie to a black mini skirt rally bag. The mascot was another motivater to the team. David Vaughn, Bobby Bison, said, "I wanted a way to become involved in the game. By being Bobby Bison I had the chance to show my support." Vaughn traveled to all of the games. The Thundering Herd marchRALLY BAGS. At a home game, three supporters cheered on the football team by wearing rally bags and painting their faces. Most students who attended the game painted their faces. -Photo by Cole Bennett. ing band also supported the team. Under the direction of Warren Casey, the band played a variety of music and during the half-time performed a routine. The pep band played at all the home men's basketball games. The ringleaders of Bison support were the cheerleaders. Cindy Jones, basketball cheerleader, said, "I love being basketball cheerleader because there are fewer players on the team. We can get to know each player and become close friends with them." The football cheerleaders were responsible for not only cheering the crowd on at games but motivating support by holding pep rallies. Angie Butler said, "It is just a thrill to get the crowd going and into the game." The football cheerleaders returned one week early from summer vacation to prepare. Despite all of the noticeable support, the number of people at the games encouraged the team. Bubba Alsup said, "When we are playing and can look out and see a large crowd, that lifts our spirits more than anything." -Sharon Bowles UNMASKED. David Vaughn, junior, is Bobby Bison. Vaughn huddles with Homecoming court member Courtney Cheney after the team's big win. -Photo by Sharon Bowles. Bison boosters 29
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