Portage High School - Legend Yearbook (Portage, IN)

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Senior Sheryl Cook displays the winning style as she performed it in regionals. Cook captured first for her performance, after practicing daily to perfect her timing, grace, and overall style. Senior Gayle Froman does her routine on the uneven bars during practice. Froman fractured her wrist in regional competition as she performed her routine in floor exercise. PHS W Griffith w Lowell LaPorte w Highland Elkhart Central w Valparaiso Hobart w Indianapolis- Howe Merrillville w So. Bend Adams w Chesterton w Chesterton All- Around w Jimtown River Forest L Munster w Merrillville Portage Invitational — 1st Duneland Conference — 1st Sectionals — 1st Regionals — 2nd Injuries affect outcome of gymnastics season Although various injuries occurred throughout the year, the gymnastics team seized a 10-1 seasonal mark. During the regular season, the Tribe easily defeated most of their opponents. They fell only to Munster, which had an extremely strong team, according to Coach Beverly Reynolds. Senior Gayle Froman suffered a fractured wrist in regional competition, thus disqualifying her from further action. However, the other team members continued to display the grace and skill familiar to PHS gymnastics fans. At regionals, senior Sheryl Cook captured a first on the uneven bars. Karen Kusmierz, sr., took second on the balance beam and senior Toni Yudt grabbed a second on the vault. The optional team clutched an honorable second at the contest after being overtaken by Munster. Cook competed at state and brought PHS first place honors for her performance on the unevens. 86 Girls ' Gymnastics

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Surrounded by Vikes, sophomore Bob Smart awaits the rebound, hoping to grab the ball before his Valparaiso opponent can. The JV Indians had a low season mark of 6-15, in spite of long hours of practice. Racing down the court, Ray Dooley, soph., hopes to avoid interference from the opponent. Basketball requires concentration, speed, and the ability to think quickly in a difficult situation. JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM — Front Row: John Gerometta, Scott Riley, Mike Baker, John Hill. Row 2: Dave Dillard, Jerry Savel, Tim Hyde. JV Basketball JV Wrestling 85

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Elise F roman, jr., smiles as she successfully goes over the vault. Froman was a member of the intermediate gymnastics team which completed the regular season undefeated. Team spirit is a contributing factor to the general morale of the team. The gymnasts cheered and applauded their way to the regional, where they captured second place honors behind favored Munster. Cautiously performing her routine on the unevens is senior Toni Yudt. The gymnasts practiced after school and during gymnastics classes to perfect the style of the routine and to attain precision. GYMNASTICS TEAM — Front Row: Julie Hoham, Kelly Claussen, Shelly Massey, April Dubois, Kandy Vasquez. Row 2: Coach Beverly Reynolds, Marie Padilla, Elise Froman, Julie Harris, Gayle Gaydos, Ruth Flynn. Row 3: Toni Yudt, Karen Kusmierz, Gayle Froman, Sheryl Cook, Michele Denfeld. Girls ' Gymnastics 87