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November 14, 1983 Spelman Spotlight Page 11 Marching Tigers Stepping High by Carolyn Grant One of the strongest and liveliest constituents of the Morehouse college community which provides it with much color and pep is its band, the Marching Tigers. This energetic band consist of approximately 115 very talented members who all share a similar purpose: to perform to the best of their ability while representing their school with dedication, love, and respect. “The members are indeed dedicated,” says Mr. Roderick Smith, the band’s director who is 1975 graduate of Morehouse college. “Unlike any other collegiate marching band, this is an all volunteer situation. There are no scholarships available for the members right now. This is something they want to do. When the fans watch them perform, they are witnessing the members love for music and for their school. Although they are volunteers, Mr. Smith says he expects them to spend an ample amount of time learning the music and the show in order to perform at a level competent to that of a scholarship band. The Marching Tigers is definitely a band to be proud of because for two to three hours, Monday through Friday the members put forth a lot of hard work and effort in learning their music and the variety of difficult, sharp, and vibrant routines. As a result, they are able to perform outstandingly with energy and enthusiasm during half-time performance at Morehouse’s football games. Their music, selected and arranged by Mr. Smith with the aid of his assistants Tommy Stewart and David Robinson, consists of top rhythm and blues hits, traditional marching music, and concert pieces. Mr. Smith and his assistants also plan the routines for the field shows: In addition to performing at the football games, the band also participates in community parades. October 29, it marched in the Classical parade in Alabama, and on November 19, it will march in a parade that is to take place here in the city of Atlanta. This parade will be advocating “No drugs for kids in Atlanta.” Due to the fact that Spelman does not have her own marching band, the young ladies of this institution are invited to par ticipate in Morehouse's band. Presently, there are 36 young ladies affiliated with the band. Ten of them play instruments (Continued on Page 12) Logan College of Chiropractic offers a Professional Career in the fastest growing primary health care system through Doctor of Chiropractic Degree If you have completed two academic years of Arts and Science, including biology, physics and chemistry, have achieved academic excellence and are motivated by a desire to help your fellow man, you may wish to consider the chiropractic profession. To learn more about the rewards and challenges available to you.as a Doctor of Chiropractic, as-well as requirements for admission., please write or call: Director of Admissions Logan College of Chiropractic 1851 Schoettler Rd., PO Box 100. Chesterfield, MG 63017 (St. Louis County) (314) 227-2100 Morehouse Cheerleaders Dedicated by Anita T. Wallace Once again the homecoming season is upon us. When think ing of this festive event, one often associates with it visions of the big football game, the crow ing of the queen, the parade, the renowned ball with all of it's ostentatious glamour and even the return of alumni from years past. These are all integral parts of the homecoming festivities. However, there is another group that could easily fit into this category, but is often ig nored. They can be found on the sidelines of every game with smiles on their faces and pom poms in their hand. They are the Morehouse college Cheerleaders: a dedicated group of nine young ladies who manage to keep the players’ spirits up whether they win or lose. The cheerleaders, all students of Spelman College, are Cora Bullock, captain; Aquilla McIn tosh, Co-Captain; Kellie Oneal, Terri Smith, Monique Sugarmon, Kenyatta Tatum, Adrienne Thomas, Monique Walker, and Sherri White. They entertain the crowd with their spirited cheers and preci sion filled routines. However, it’s not all fun and games. They practice twice-a week, two hours a day, and must do three laps around the field before they even start. This prepares them for their performances. During the games, they operate on what is called a “demeritsystem.”This means thatduring any game they cannot let more than two minutes pass without doing a cheer. If they do, they are issued half of a demerit. If they ac cumulate five demerits, they are suspended from a game. In addition to their very active schedules which include prac tices, exercising, and perfor ming, they must also find time to study. Says cheerleader Kellie Oneal, “Because of my busy schedule, I’ve developed very irregular study habits. One positive thing about it though is that you really learn how to manage your time wisely.” The young ladiesareespecially happy with the new B.t. Harvey Stadium. They described it as being “something to call their own.” Upon making the squad, they spoke to the coaches about getting Spelmanites into the game free. Because Spelman students pay their activities fee to their own institution, it was not possible. When asked to name the three things that they en joyed most about cheering, the squad agreed upon the follow ing: the friendships they have developed through the activity, the exercise, and the free meal they get at every away game.”