Catalina High School - Torch Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Caught in the middle of a scissors on one of the most difficult pieces of equipment to preform on is Bob Shirk. d PRESTON RITTEN- HOUSE gymnastics coach, f' . was born in Akron, Ohio. 3 While attending the U. of A., he was the Border Con- ference diving champion and state trampoline cham- pion. He also participated in gymnastics, swimming, and baseball. For the past six years at Catalina, Coach Rittenhouse has maintained an outstanding record. s Q .li't ' Demonstrating a hand stand on the still rings is Stephen Monk as ' he concentrates on excellent form and balance. l iltiifg l- Keeping his mind on balance and co-ordination is Gene Voorhees as he does a double forward somersault on the trampoline. Practicing for long hours every day has helped jeff Ben non perfect a cut and catch on the parallel bars.

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GYMNASTICS TEAM-jeff Bennon, Bob Shirk, Gene Voorhees, john Voss, Barry Headricks, Steffan Monk. Gymnasts Prepared for Another Winning Season Senior gymnast john Voss, does a dislocate shoot in the Catalina High School gym during after school practice. VVorking nearly four hours a day gymnasts hope to uphold their title as last year's state champions. Catalina's gymnasts have two returning lettermen, john Voss and Steffan Monk. As compared to only three men on the varsity team last year, there are five for the 1963 season -Iohn Voss, Steffan Monk, Jeff Bennon, Bob Shirk, and Gene Voorhees. Coach Rittenhouse states that the Trojan Gymnasts have good depth this year and plenty of experience. The Blue and White team is the only one this year, as well as last, that will compete olympic style. Olympic style gymnastics consists of having every man on the team compete in all of the eight events. This type of performing causes the men on the team to be weak in the still rings as they don't work out on the rings long enough to strengthen their arms. The rope climb, an event in the past, was omitted in '63. Catalinais senior men have worked many new move- ments into their routines. The meet with Phoenix Union, Catalina's only loss out of seven victories in 1962, will probably be Cata- lina,s toughest opponent in '63, Coach Rittenhouse claims another state championship is within sight. K See Spring Supplement for seasorfs reoordj

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TENNIS-Front Row: Mike Griffin, jerry Beaton, Alex Swartz, Ricky Carson, Tom Cleveland . . . Second Row: Tony Marrs, led Kauth, Ricky Allen, Alvin Greenberg, Newton Don . . . Third Row: Robb Salant, john Carson, Eric Evett, Mike Peters, john Stevenson, Dave Newcomb, Coach Keith Meenan . . . Back How: Bill McKinzie, Art Vertlieb, Bob Terrell, Ron Newcomer, Dave Hopkirk, Archie Abaire, Greg Scott, Warren Phelan. Loss of Lcttcrmcn Put Nctmcn at Disadvantagc W. 1 cg 2 7- .-r 4 fn if f- - 'Ea 15 gsjii- A r ,I ' New-f--m 1 .1 tltt i, .ff ,.-,.,...-,-..-1--mg - -...... . - . , . rf 4 ...4......M,F'1+if' WJ- 4 I ' V v f , If gr f qi -M1-v4.f',f .-fr:-':-1' ff L. xg .1 v ffx. ' ii, 1 . - gk V r ral- Triax . A 1 k A-,'.'f 6,'wf.':. A . , 2 ' E y , . . ,H , Showing his championship form, sophomore star Robb Salant prac- tices his service for an upcoming match with Amphitheater. 1' he loss of three let-termen through graduation and moving weakened this year,s varsity tennis team. However, with the addition of freshman Eric Evett and a senior transfer from Trenton High School in Michigan, Mike Peters, this year's team hoped to come up to the standards of last year,s 22-1 team record or exceed it. Back again for his second year, state singles cham- pion Robb Salant was again to be the netmenis main hope for state honors. Also returning were lettermen David Newcomb and john Stevenson. VVith three re- turning lettermen for a core and strong team addition, coach Keith Meenan predicted a powerful team again this year. Tucson High and Rincon again this year will be the rough spots in the schedule. Tucson will be out in force to revenge last year's loss that broke their 55 match winning streak. Rincon, with four returning let- termen, had the experience that the CHS netmen lacked. With excellent freshmen additions and fast im- proving sophomore and junior returnees, the netmen had the depth that is important to any top squad. An undefeated junior varsity also acted as a backup for the varsity. I See Spring Supplement for seasonis recordj