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Ruston High School August 25, 2011 Page 32
Bearcat Madness: A Sneak Peek at RHS Football
by Reed Malek
Sports Editor
On August 20, Ruston High football fans were given a sneak peek at the Bearcats‘ upcoming football season at the annual Bearcat Madness. Graced by overcast clouds and
a cool wind, the festival introduced fans to everything related to Bearcat football.
Before the introduction ceremonies began at around 7:00 PM, several groups from both Ruston High and the community took official pictures on the field. Early birds to
the festival were occupied by vendors selling RHS yearbooks and t-shirts, and a small football passing accuracy game. As the bigger crowds began to move in, the official
introductions began.
The ceremony was opened by a guest speaker from Ruston High‘s booster club, Mr. Bob Hearn, who thanked all those involved in the organization of Bearcat Madness
and encouraged everyone to come out and support the Bearcats this year. Ruston High‘s Freshman, JV, and Varsity cheerleaders and Pom Squad were then introduced, followed
by a lesson on Bearcat football cheers for the crowd. After the Bearcat Belles were introduced and performed to ‗We Will Rock You‘, the 2011-2012 Bearcat football
teams were announced.
Once the Varsity football players were introduced, Coach Laird addressed the crowd. He implored the Bearcat fans to make it to every game, and he thanked the coaching
staff, trainers, and technicians for all of their hard work and dedication to Bearcat football.
Now that Bearcat fans have seen the trailer for the 2011-2012 football season, it‘s about time for the real movie to premiere!
Bearcat Madness had a festive atmosphere!
The Varsity cheerleaders perform cheers.
The 2011-2012 Varsity Bearcats.
Mr. Bob Hearn encourages the fans to
cheer the ‗Cats to victory this year!
A shout-out to Bearcat band drum major
Kori Teague...front and center!
A young fan shows off his passing skills.
Future Bearcat quarterback…?
The Bearcats enter the field through the Bearcats‘ famous gateway.
The Bearcat Belles perform to ‗We Will
Rock You.‘