St. Petersburg High School 1991 Yearbook (St. Petersburg, FL) - Full Access

Front Row: Shannon Domeier, Andrea Greene, Maggie McMurray. Back Row: Tomekia Williams, Jessica Knippen, Nancy Baynard, Kara Rappaport, Melissa White. Obstacles Overcome As Baby Devils Lead Way in Spirit The girls chosen for the Freshman Cheerleading took their first step into high school cheering. Some members had cheered in middle school, but for some, it was a new experience. "I have gotten to know a lot of people through cheering," said Maggie McMurray, "It also keeps me in good physical condition." With practices for about two hours a day, three days a week, the squad really got a good workout. "The girls have shown lots of improvement since our first practice and their capabilities have increased," stated Coach Cynthia Owen. Through all the smiles and cheers, the squad did have some personality conflicts. "When we first started practicing, we had some trouble getting along, but once we got 124 • Sports/Freshmen Cheerleading "I have gotten to know a lot of peo– ple through cheering." -Maggie McMurray "When we first started practic– ing, we had some trouble getting along, but once we got Jll9•~ 9M! of our way, we really started to improve.'' -Andrea Greene those squabbles out of our way, we really started to improve," explained Captain Andrea Greene. Miss Owen picked the Captain and Co-Captain based on responsibility and leadership skills. Captain Andrea Greene and Co-Captain Melissa White best exemplified those skills and have proven they are the right ones for the job. "The girls really enjoyed cheering and I think it's great that the freshmen have this opportunity because other high schools don't provide this activity, " concluded Coach Owen. -Christian Obenshain