Charles Page High School - Sandite Yearbook (Sand Springs, OK)

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EYES ON THE BALL - Senior jon Miller uses a powerful two-handed backhand to return a volley in practicing for the first game with Sapulpa. BOYS TENNIS TEAM Rex Thompson Eric Riggs Mark Powzer Scott Smith jon Miller Eddie Alexander, Chris Hanner.

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Limited Facilities Force Team Cut K . ,.,,,,. . N. ...M . 'MH' ,,., - GIRLS TENNIS TEAM Front Row Dana Box, Vicki Keho, Jamie Rogers Alicia McCumber Sheilah Nobles Tami Dobbs, Tracey Allen. Second Row Jenny Riggs Lisa Wofford Jamie Bales, Jody Rogers, ,A 4 in .,.5i.wm . e eii g, -k,,k 1 a 3 if V' ah Q' F aff lg ' as .ns :M iw ' R .. ' if is his . 3 as 3' his Q, 2 N 'S e liggV L eg gg ,.4.s,.-m:wrwi5a:m -- :JA 'YY s Suzanne Reichenberg, Coach Chris Thurmond. Not Pictured: Rhonda Hardage The '79 tennis season opened on February 21 with approximately thirty students attending the organizational meeting, Practices officially began the following Monday with eighteen girls and nine boys participating in drills and lots of running. Even though practically everyone hates the running we all realize that to have a strong team physically we have to be in top condtion to compete well, explained senior Eric Riggs. Returning boy members were Chris Hanner, Eddie Alexander, Eric Riggs, Rex Thompson, Jon Miller, and Mark Palzer. Returning girl members were Jody Rogers, Shelly Colbert, Tracey Allen, Sheilah Nobles, Vicki Keho, Lisa Wofford and Dana Box. As before, the Sandite tennis team again this year had only twenty positions filled by cutting the original group after rankings the first week. Due to limited facilities tonly four courtsl we will be forced to keep only the top ten boys and top ten girls, stated Coach Chris Thurmond prior to the cut. The teams that participated in the conference this year were most of the schools in the Metro area including Sapulpa, Kelley and Webster. Coach Thurmond felt that our returning experience certainly improved us over last year, and that this year, we would be able to take both complete teams to the state meet. Tennis is unlike most other sports in that it requires such intense concentration and dedication, Coach Thurmond stated, Uitlsometimes takes a player several years to even start to reach their potential. Hopefully our players now better understand what it takes to excell and WHATS THE RACQUET? Jody Rogers lobs a shot over the net for are able to accept the Challenge to imPf0Ve th9m591Ve5-H match point.

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Out-Of-School Sports Gffer Challenges In addition to school-related sports, many students find enjoyment in various other outside activities. Snow skiing has become one of the most popular physical fads, as numerous groups travel to neighboring states on those frolicking 4 days and 3 nights trips. As skiing interest has increased the price has become more feasible, however many people still wished to remain closer to home for their leisure times. Tulsa, offering a new skateboard park, remained a hot spot for different types of entertainment. The skateboard craze lasted long enough for interest to spread to the majority of the careless kids who utilized their mini-wheels for transportation as well as pleasure. Also, several Sandites participated in gymnastics, tumbling and trampolining in both Tulsa and Sand Springs. These students had opportunities for competition if they chose or practiced just for the fun of it. The competition in all outside areas of athletics was stiff for Sandites. Soccer became a time- consuming sport for some Page students. As the team competed with other area teams, a pleasing record was achieved. The newest athletic facility in Sand Springs, Jay's Fitness Center, provided a location for the development of muscles.