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

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Gymnastics team: CFrontJ Julie Johnson, Linda Gleason, Tara Reiber, Kathy Hoyle, Coach Brian Garrett. CSecondJ Coach Lori Gosch, Mo Ransom, Pam Frank, Shana Kohles, Beth Meyer. CThirdJ Pam Fischer, Tammy Jensen, Sheryl Engebretson, Kathy Minihan, Stephenie Somerville, Susan O'Brlen. Cllackb Coach Toodie Royer, Jeni Shoptaugh. Kim Mehl. Linda Gleason soars high above the beam in the competition against Palmer. Photo courtesy of the Sun. Scoreboard AA vs. Opp. 150.15 Palmer 75.2 173.8 Doherty 161.74 151.65 Harrison, 96 Widefield 62.1 122.7 Central, 118 Coronado 92.5 164.45 Wasson, 167.3 Centenial 102 Wasson lnvitationsl 2nd 170.2 District 2nd 170.0 State 4th 168.7 Sports I 165

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Competitors Go Head First Into Diving As a diver nears the board, a hush falls over the anticipating crowd. All eyes are glued to the form standing poised on the end of the board, preparing to per- form. Concentration is evident as the diver does an approach and executes his or her dive. Of the seven girls who compet- ed this year, Alison Smith was the only one who qualified for state. Weeks of practice paid off as she was finally able to stick her double-twisting front somer- sault, enabling her to finish eighth in the state meet. Starting as a junior was not easy for David Reuter as he tried to learn the skills of diving. But by practicing all year and throughout the summer before his senior year, he managed to perfect sev- eral of the more difficult dives and earned the spot of the best diver on the team. Not only did David's improved skills help make him a city wide competitor, but they also gave the team needed extra points which al- lowed them to edge their oppo- nents in several close meets. S Self-motivation was necessary for both diving teams since nei- ther one had their own coach. But through the encouragement and support of other team members, they managed to set and achieve goals by assisting one another. Alison Smith gains her balance in prep- aration for a back layout Ctop leftj. Con- centrating on his inward one and one- half, David Reuter edges into position Ctop righth. During a routine practice, Rog- er Neal does a back dive Kbottomj. 1 64 I Sports P GUN ,... ,.,..,, . .M-...m,w Q --.. F 3. F53

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Gymnastics Injuries Fail To Flip Team With an outstanding place- ment in the state competition by individuals as well as the team, the gymnastics team was ex- tremely successful. They had many problems with injuries throughout the season. Senior Jeni Shoptaugh sustained a neck injury during a meet and did not compete for several weeks, but she came back at the end of the season to finish third in state. Sheryl Engebretson, Pam Fischer and Pam Frank also received in- juries that limited their participa- tion. Sophomore Tara Reiber, juniors Stephenie Somerville and Kathy Minihan, and seniors .leni Shop- taugh and Pam Fischer led the team to a fourth-place finish in state. The girls' hard work and dedi- cation was obvious by their sea- son record. Watching their weights, perfecting difficult and demanding routines, and lending moral support to fellow team members were all a part of their sacrifices. This page: During a workout, Shana Kohles Ctop left! prepares for a back handspring on the balance beam. Due to a broken ankle and a sprained knee re- spectively, Pam Frank and Pam Fischer couIdn't participate for the majority of the season but showed their support by stlll attending practices ftop rightj. Getting in- volved with a team discussion on the way to o meet, Coach Toodie Royer and assistant coachlstudent teacher Lori Gosch talk with other members of the squad Cbottomb. Two prominent mem- bers of the team, Tora Reiber and Tammy Jensen, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow members while riding on the bus Cmlddle rightj. Opposite page: Even though she sustained a serious neck ln- jury, lenl Shoptaugh continued to work out in o neck brace to maintain strength and flexibility Ctopb. A strong friendship developed between captains Jeni Shop- taugh and Pam Fischer. Warming up be- fore a meet, they converse about upcom- ing events Cbottomb. 166lSports -'K