Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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Girls Learn What lt Takes Even though we weren't very successful, I really enjoyed playing for the team. Although the score flashing on the scoreboard at the end of the game interpreted another loss, the Girls Varsity Basket- ball team had a great deal of talent. Unfortunately, the per- formance of the team was un- able to display that talent. Everybody had energy and talent to put into the game, but as a team we just couldn't bene- fit from it, commented junior June Moetului. After three years of coaching, Mr. Brian Miller did the best he could to help the team im- prove by sharing his basketball experience. The advice and en- couragement he always exerted helped brighten the girls' gloomy outlook on their stand- ings. The only underclassman on the team, freshman Danielle Martinez stated, Mr. Miller kept encouraging me to go out on the court and use my talents to the best of my ability. As a freshman, I didnit expect to play as much as I did. This was an example of his confidence in me. Although the final team re- cord was four wins and 17 losses, many of the girls gained experience and learned the es- sentials of a strong team. Long and develop their fundamental skills. It was important for them to recognize and identify with their weaknesses. As stat- ed by junior Stacey Oughton, We started out the season Vi working together as a team. As losses occurred and time pro- gressed, we became discour- aged, so many players resorted to playing as individuals which brought about our downfall. The team was supported by the scoring of senior Ann Marie Simpson, the rebounding of senior Marti Hoye and the de- fensive powers of senior Kim Ur. The younger members of the team learned essential skills and many players matured in their performance. Junior Ines Ayala commented, Even though we weren't very success- ful, I really enjoyed playing for the team. Expressing what she had gained from being a mem- ber, senior Kim Ur exclaimed, A player must have talent and still maintain the fundamental skills in order to win the game. Ines Ayala hours of practice helped enforce if f X Girls Varsity Basketball i Claremont won tPius X lost Edgewood lost iSaint Joseph lost La 'Mirada lost tkBishop Montgomery lost Bell-Jeff lost tMater Dei lost Sierra Vista lost 'Saint Paul won La Puente lost tPius X lost Whittier lost t'Saint Joseph lost Arcadia won iBishop Montgomery lost Baldwin Park won 'Saint Paul lost Montebello lost j'Mater Dei lost Diamond Bar lost 228 Sports Overall record: 4 wins 17 losses X Indicates Angelus League Bottom to top: Inez Ayaia, Coach Brian Miller, Sara Guzman, Irma Morales, Danielle Milnes, Danielle Martinez, Analisa Moreno, Ann Marie Simpson, Robynne Rose, Marti Hoye, Cheryl King, June Moetului, Kim Ur, Teresa Petro-wick, Nicky Deidrick. Not pictured: Stacey Oughton.

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Boys Run Vvth Spud And Pnde The cross country season was full of personal rewards for me. Kevin Camarillo Dedication, hard work, opti- mism, and pride were the forces that drove the Freshman!Soph- omore Boys Cross Country team to a successful season. The team began daily practice dur- ing the first week of July and progressed into November. These five months of constant dedicated training were the fac- tors that contributed to their impressive record. Under the coaching and guidance of Mr. Fred Vartanian, the team com- pleted a season with a league record of 3-O. The team also earned third place in the league finals and an outstanding first place in dual meets. The team consisted of ath- letes who were full of energy, spirit, and promise. Each run- ner worked to his limit during competition and labored to ex- tend that limit further at prac- tice. Especially noteworthy was freshman Kevin Camarilio, who led the team and also earned a sensational tenth place at the Colton Invita- tional. Kevin was awarded Most Valuable Player due to his exceptional display of fine sportsmanship and athletic ability. The Cross Country season was full of personal re- wards for me. If I would feel tired while striving to reach the finish line, I would remember all of the time, energy, and ef- fort I exerted during the months of training and give it my all. It was a terrific feeling to win. Another notable run- ner was freshman Ernie Rodri- guez who was the recipient of the coach's award for the Most Improved Player. The success of the lower level team was a major factor in pre- dicting the performance of the varsity team for the following season. Coach Vartanian com- mented, I completely was amazed at the success of our team. When we began practice in July, there was no indication that we would have a season overflowing with so many vic- tories. These guys will be a defi- nite asset to the 1988 Boys Var- sity Cross Country team, espe- cially with the graduation of seniors Tim and Tom Cruz, Marc Leufroy and all Angeles league runner Chris Waightf' Freshman!Sophomore Cross Country WOH I Workman 'Saint Paul lost Pius X won 'Servite won 'Bishop Montgomery won Mater Dei won Overall record: 5 wins 1 loss 9' Indicates Angelus League Bottom to top: Daniel Montellano, Walter Arcos, Alex Coomber, David Valdez, Dario Rodriquez, Ernie Rodriquez, Kevin Camarillo, and Coach Fred. Vartanian. Freshman!Sophomore Cross Country 227

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issing over her opponents defense, senior arti Hoye attempts to assist her teammate in aking two points. Marti's skill was a factor in e outcome of the games. Senior Analisa Moreno looks to the basket for a possible shot. With Analisa's experience, a great deal of support was added to the team. Junior Inez Ayala dribbles down court. Good han- dling ofthe ball was needed in order to keep the team alive. Freshman Danielle Martinez maneuvers her way into the lane. Being the only freshman on the team, she experienced what true competition was. S Reaching for the sky, junior Irma Morales chal- lenges her opponent for a jump ball. During prac- tice, the girls performed drills to improve their jumping ability. Girls Varsity Basketball 229