Air Academy High School - Vapor Trails Yearbook (USAF Academy, CO)

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HST 'ri V6T Slick Chicks Whip Flips In Cool Pool What can compare to being a member of the girls swimming team? According to the turnout, not much. Forty girls, including three managers, participated in the program under new coach Mrs. Diana Doepkin. However, the team had more than its share of problems. Not only was the Community Center pool where the girls worked out suddenly and unexpectedly closed, but the team had to travel 30 miles and back to practice at Palmer. Several weeks later, when the pool finally re-opened, the water temperature was in the mid-60's. Having been used to practicing in 60-850woter, most of the team could not stand such a drastic change. But led on by the faithfulness and perseverance of co-captains Alison Smith and Jane Strathman, the team managed to pull to- gether, trying for a third place fin- ish ot the district meet. They also qualified one relay, consisting of Sally Grenoble, Lisa Potter, Caro- lyn Sampson and Jane Strathman: and three individuals, Sampson, Strathman, and Alison Smith, for state. This page: One of several team members who worked out with the Falfins United States Swimming Team during the high school's off season, Carolyn Sampson Ctopj listens to her coach's instructions. Sophomores enlarged the depth of the team by adding skill and energy. Avid in all strokes but specializing in backstroke and butterfly was Julie Koz Cbottom rlghtj, teammate Erica Anderson works hard to improve her breast stroke Cbot- tom left. Opposite page: At the cadet pool where the state meet took place, Jane Strathman practices her start. She qualified for the competition in the 500 free, 200 IM, and medley relay Ctop leftj. Newcomer Diana Kelley, through her ex- citement and enthusiasm, kept the team in high spirits throughout the season. ln preparation for an upcoming meet, she perfects her kick flower rightj. 1 60 I Sports 4184?

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The Few, The Proud, The Swim Team After losing the majority of his team to graduation, Coach Rick Unks wasn't exactly looking for- ward to the swim season. Little did he know how surprising it would turn out to be. The drive and excitement of the captains, Ed Givens, Lee Len- hard, and David Reuter, sparked enthusiasm in the rest of the team. Through their leadership, the team earned a sense of pride and worked together to show the other schools in the city that they had not given up. They finished very well in the city meet and sent John Carroll to state. Much improvement was made, and it enabled the boys to end the season with a good re- cord. While resting during a workout, Bart Beisner watches others in his lane finish Ctopj. Meanwhile, Ric Sieben catches a qulck breath while completing his sprints Cmlddlej. Captains Ed Givens and Lee Lenhard led the team to an impressive season. ln the mlddle of a difficult wor- kout, they encourage the swimmers in the next lane Cbottomj. 1621 Sports