Chugiak High School - Babiche Yearbook (Chugiak, AK)

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CH.S. Divers Deserve Dynasty The Chugiak Diving Team consisting of four girls and three boys started the season off with a splash. The practices and meets continued throughout October. The season ended with the boys having a 7-4 win-loss record and the girls with a 2-9 win-loss record. Senior Scott Yates and Eleanor Lochner were the only returning letterman. Mike Fitchett coached his first year at CHS. He con- centrated on hurdles and approaches which gave the dive height and accuracy. Trampoline practices were also incorporated in the daily routine to improve con- ditioning and skill. At the Regional Meet, the team as a whole did great according to Coach Fitchett. Terry Stanley took 9th, Shawn Swanson 11th, Eleanor Lochner 12th, Derick Roberts 9th, Sherry Silke 6th, and Scott Yates finished 5th. Both Scott and Sherry, who qualified for state, fin- ished 8th at the State Championship Meet in Soldotna. This team was very dedicated but not so dedicated that they didn ' t have fun, concluded Coach Fitchett. With the experience I gained this year, next year we have a good chance of producing state champions, stat- ed Coach Fitchett. He also added Chugiak diving, the beginning of a dynasty. sSsSsSsSsSsS gsSsSSs SsSsSSs S sSsSSs Above from left: Coach Mike Fitchett, Derrick Roberts, Shawn Swanson, Scot Yates, Sherry Silke. Second row: Eli Lochner, Terry Stanley. LEFT: Smoothly walking down the deck, Scot Yates con- centrates on a perfect 10 dive. SCOREBOARL OPPONENT BOYS GIRLl DIMOND WON LOST BARTLETT LOST LOST SERVICE LOST LOST WEST WQ LOST HOMER W ON ' WON WASILLA WON WON EAST WON LOST DIMOND WON LOST BARTLETT LOST LOST SERVICE LOST LOST EAST WON LOST

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Swimmers Spirits Shine Tiiroughi -J This was one of the most spirited teams that I have ever coached, exclaimed Chugiak Varsity Swim Coach Skip Thomas. One of the main reasons for this was the surpris- ing and loyal turnout at the meets. According to Coach Thomas, the team had a band of tried and true fans that followed them from competition to competition. In return for the support that they received, C.H.S. swimmers gave it their all. The Most Improved Swimmers were Ryan Graham, Don Swartz, and Nancy White. The dramatic change in their skill enabled them to greatly improve their times. The Most Valuable Swimmers were Travis Ryan and Kevin Fatten. Coach Thomas felt that all of the girls were equal- ly outstanding. The team ' s infectious spirit and hard work allowed them to place fourth in regions for boys and fifth for girls. After many long hours of practice the Chugiak Swim Team splashed their way to State Competition. Sara Stahl, Janna Endell, Nancy White, and Maggie Williams repre- sented C.H.S. in the girls ' competition, while Kevin Pat- ton, Travis Ryan, C.B. Stewart, Jeff Stewart, and Eric Askerman swam for the boys ' . The boys finished fifth in the state, and the girls wound up in seventh. fy ' e wm

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