
Cheerleading is defined as “a sport involving the performance of organized cheering, chanting and dancing in support of a sports team at games." It is performed to motivate the team, to entertain the spectators or, in AHSS’s case, both!
Although seldom given much credit for the success of the other school teams, the cheerleaders were always a valuable asset both to the teams and to the school spirit.
Unlike the other school sports, the AHSS Cheerleading teams were comprises of girls from grades 9 to 13. The cheers and routines were passed down from one year to the next. It was mainly 'self-coached' but over the years there was some management of the team provided by Mrs. Linda Grawbarger and Mrs. Linda Piggott.
The Cheerleaders were always present at home games and they also made some trips to other schools. Interestingly, most of the road trips were made to support the guys’ teams!
Three cheers for the Cheerleaders!!!
Although seldom given much credit for the success of the other school teams, the cheerleaders were always a valuable asset both to the teams and to the school spirit.
Unlike the other school sports, the AHSS Cheerleading teams were comprises of girls from grades 9 to 13. The cheers and routines were passed down from one year to the next. It was mainly 'self-coached' but over the years there was some management of the team provided by Mrs. Linda Grawbarger and Mrs. Linda Piggott.
The Cheerleaders were always present at home games and they also made some trips to other schools. Interestingly, most of the road trips were made to support the guys’ teams!
Three cheers for the Cheerleaders!!!
1967-68
Junior Cheerleaders Standing: Susan Barker, Sue Hopcraft, Bev Smith, Lynn Morris. Seated: Rebecca McDonald, Judy King, Nancy Copeman. Absent: Sandy Kidd
Senior Cheerleaders From left: Judy Craig, Patti Stillar, Heather Brooks, Dawn Tebby, Kathy Johnson, Glenda Stringer, Nancy Hall. Centre: Vianne Trezise
1968-69
Junior Cheerleaders From left: Judy King, Cheryl Smith,Laurie O'Conner, Wendy McKinney, Brenda Richards, Christine Main. Back top: Patsy Tiernay
Senior Cheerleaders From left: Patty Briggs, Glenda Stringer, Rebecca MacDonald, Vianne Trezise, Nancy Copeman, Patty Stiller, Linda Laurenitus, Cathy Burke
1970-71
Junior Cheerleaders Kneeling: Marla Moore, Linda Kormann, Cheryl Geisler, Lena Tuulos, Tina Tuulos, Debbie Mannela. Standing: Megan Christie, Maureen Gallagher
1971-72
Back row from left: Joy Ann Dellandrea, Linda Pinkerton, Kathy Kent, Vicki Whitmell, Kathy Copeman. Front row: Marla Moore, Cindy Healy, Cathy Farrell, Dawn Long, Carolyn Marshall. Absent: Heather Kidd, Manager and coach: Mrs. Linda Grawbarger
1972-73
From left: Nancy Marshall, Kathy Copeman, Cathy Farrell, Vicki Whitmell, Marla Moore, Joy Ann Dellandrea, Marilee Black, Carolyn Marshall, Marie Rutledge. Absent: Heather Kidd (Manager), Cindy Healy
1973-74
From left: Marilee Black, Lori Moore, Wendy Oshell, Vicki Whitmell, Sue Schmidt, Joy Ann Dellandrea, Kathy Copeman
1974-75
Front from left: Terry Moreau, Marilee Black. Back from left: Terry Lynn Schneider, Tracy Whitmell, Vicki Whitmell, Deidre Stripe
1975-76
Back row: Cindy Elliott, Leslie Dawn Dellandrea, Cathy Draycott, Betty Rich, Terry Moreau. Front row: Shelley Young, Kari Ann Matthews
1976-77
From left: Debbie Mathias, Ilona Heinrich, Kari Ann Matthews, Cathy Draycott, Bonnie Downey, Joanne Whittaker, Christine Kent
1977-78
From left: Glenda Barber, Ilona Heinrich, Joanne Whittaker, Theresa Holenski, Shelley Young, Lori Driver, Jackie Peace, Kerri Percival. Absent: Leslie Dawn Dellandrea
1978-79
From left: Colette Montpetit, Janice Levely, Theresa Holenski, Laurie Atkins, Jane Forrington, Chris Driver, Kerri Percival, Josie Fetterly, Lori Driver, Kim Agnew, Joanne Salo, Cheryl Percival, Darla Phippen, Chris Kent
1979-80
From left: Back row: Cheryl Percival, Christine Kent, Tammy Allen, Lori Driver, Kim Agnew, Josie Fetterley, Paula Brant, Collette Montpetit. Front row: Kelly Bezaire, Kim Bezaire, Martha Toswell, Cindy Blakelock, Erica Krause, Cindy Preston, Maria Richie, Brenda Driver, Lori Atkins. Absent: Jane Forrington