Blair High School - Saga Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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Varsity Rallies For Depth JV Team Takes Second Entering into a new system of scoring their matches, the Girls Tennis Team finished the season in fifth place in the Foothill League with a 5-8-1 record. Under the new system the 3 Varsity singles players and doubles teams played the three singles and doubles teams from each school. This meant that each player was on the court for a total of 2 hours, and to prepare for such long matches, emphasis was placed on endurance during practices. The addition of an assistant coach, Barbara Floyd, to help coach Cheryl Brown in developing skills, was an important factor in increasing the strength of the team as the season progressed. Playing outstanding and consistent tennis throughout the entire season were Lori Call, Vicki Gray, and Karen Reed. The Junlor Varsity Team, play- ing under different scoring condi- tions, where each player played one match instead of three, narrowly missed tying for the league title by posting a 10-2-2 record on the season. With everyone playing excellent tennis, the Junior Varsity team won important victories over Hart and Burroughs before stunning the undefeated Canyon team 4-2 in the next-to-last match of the season. The majority of the Varsity squad will be graduating this year but with most of the triumphant Junior Varsity team returning next year, there are high hopes for an outstanding season. ABOVE: FRONT ROW: Kathy Peterson, Gina Loranne Klausmeier, Carolyn Decker, Karen Parola, Michele Bogaard, Diane Ludt, Lee Reed, Vicki Gray, Ginny Humphrey, Nalanda Esbenshade, Lisa Helsing, Mary Peterson, Sharma, Julie Orow, Kathy Jones, Coach Krissy Hall, Sue Hall, Dolores Morgan, Chris Floyd. Castro. BACK ROW: Coach Brown, Kristen Schow,

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ABOVE RIGHT: One of the top players on the team, Lori Call, executes a low backhand volley. ABOVE: Hoping to ace her opponent, Nalanda Sharma puts extra strength into her serve. FAR RIGHT: Following through on her backhand, Gina Parola shows good form. RIGHT: A carefully placed volley by Ginny Humphrey is good for another winner.

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Volleyball Skills, Spirit Gained The new volleyball coach, Pat McCummins, had the difficult task of teaching fundamental skills and developing a coordinated team in the hours that were spent after school. Although the Varsity Team had a great deal of aptitude, they were unable to manage a victory during the season. During three important games, the team was handicapped by the loss of Karen Alexander and Cathy Randall. Nevertheless, the Varsity Team, looking back, showed much improvement in serving, setting, and spiking, which are very important skills in this team sport. The Junior Varsity Team, as well, had many difficulties in obtaining a victory, but played some very good games. The C Team, however, managed one win even with a large number of inexperienced players. This victory was a very joyful moment for them. In recent years, the Volleyball Team has always ended the season with a team banquet, where awards are presented to players of valued skills. This year each team decided to buy lettermen sweaters instead. Coach McCummins learned a great deal from her students and from the games that were played, although there were bad days for the teams. However, true sports- manship and spirit were shown by all team members. UPPER RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Sandie Franklin, Susan Ebersole, Jacquelyn Hen- drix, Catherine Randall, SECOND ROW: Karen Dickinson, Karen Alexander, Sheryl Mehl. BACK ROW: Sheryl MacQuoid, Melba Wu. RIGHT: While displaying good form, Karen Dickinson returns the ball to the opposing team.