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But setting that tradition wasn't always Football and basketball games, parties,
easy . It took time and effort. Both athletes dates, " TP-ing " houses, or just cruising
and members of band and clubs could tell around filled the extra hours .
of early morning and late afternoon A new tradition was begun with the
practices and meetings . Some may have first annual bonfire during the week of
even spent more time sweating it out at Homecoming . Old traditions continued as
school than they did at home. well, such as Powder Puff Football, the
Drill Team and Rifle Squad, debate and selling of carnations, and the ever-popular
forensics, the fall musical and the spring bake sales . The Mr. Mustang competition
play - these all took time and dedication. and male additions to the drill team made
All the signs on lockers on game days and the Homecoming Pep Rally comical once
the posters on the walls encouraging both aga in, and Spirit Week showed who wasn 't
the athletes and the fans didn't appear afraid to act a little crazy once in a while.
there by magic . TIL.e hours that cheer- That was what it was all about -
leaders put in weren't all for practicing. knowing when to let loose and when to
Yet, it wasn't all work and no play. concentrate on being the best. This year,
Students knew where to find fun, and if it studeMts showed their ability to do both.
wasn't there, they made some of their own.

Sometimes excellence is ach ieved the hard way.
Juniors Cathy Cho i, Kelley Daughton, and Sarina Idler
soak their feet after a long day at Drill Team camp .
Band members entertain during the halftime show at
a Varsity Football game .

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