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Athens High School varsity cheerleading squad took first place and the junior varsity squad took second place in their divisions Wednesday at a cheerleader tournament in Jackson The tournament was sponsored by Jackson High School. Nine schools competed in two divisions, varsity and junior var sity. ach squad was required to do three cheers, one with a jump, one with a mount and one of their own choice. Judging was based on enthusiasm, gymnastic abili ty, originality, team work and appearance. A panel of three judges awarded points for each cheer. Points were totaled to determine winners. Winners in each division were: varsity — first place, Athens High School; second place, Jackson High School; third place, Chillicothe High School; junior varsity — first place, Jackson High School; second place, Athens High School; and third place Minford High School. ~Messenger Photo By Dan Dry ATHENS CHEERLEADERS — Members of three Athens High School cheerleading squads are, left to right, front row, Freshmen — Valerie Evarts, Becky Mong, Shellie Erwin, Tracy Kern, Tuesdee Sharpe, April Tschirgi; second row, Reserves — Maureen Hersey, Terri Chambers, Debbie Harris, Carolyn Jones, Ann Wheaton; third row, Varsity — Susie Abdella, Laona Ward, Nancy Johnson, Chris Vickers, Joy Martin and Tammy Schoonover. Reserve cheerleader Cheryl Ross is absent. The Varsity squad took first place and reserves second place in recent competition in Jackson.
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Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio, US
Fri, Oct 11, 1974
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