Crescenta Valley High School - Yearbook (La Crescenta, CA)

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ymnastics: Front: Christine Burkholder, Michelle Peters, Courtney Sopher, Jennie Jensen, Katie Booth, Rhonda Price, Amy Pierce. Znd: Patti Pendleton, Jenny Yoon, Lisa Borum, Diane Murphy, Stacy Gross, Bonnie Jones, Tawni Kincaid. 3rd: Brianna Canfield, Shelly Stover, Melanie Hazel, Heather Wolfe, Jill DeVore, Laurel Edens, Amy Weld. ore than a leap? Pausing in midair, senior Jennie Jensen executes a straddle leap with so much height that her hands almost touch her toes. BETWEEN THE LINES STRETCHING FOR SUCCESS Now stretch. Relax. Work those musclesf' These were not words spoken in a Jane Fonda video, instead, they were heard during every team's practice. Although each sport differed in its technique, they all warmed up for about fifteen to thirty minutes in order to increase their flexibility. Sophomore Sally Christensen stated, I stretch out to better my performance. The softball team, for instance, did a complete breakdown of all body parts from their necks to their toes. Dan Berry, head coach for Varsity softball, said, HWarm-ups are very important because they prevent injuries. For most team members, warming-up was necessary before any kind of activity. Junior Jill DeVore stated, These warm-ups are very satisfying as long as I don't wear myself out. Flex. Before she performs, senior Tawni Kincaid stretches out. Gymnastics

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alance was essential. Confidence was needed. Flexibility and stamina were required. These were all key factors in the success of the gymnastics team. Head coach Laree Martin enthusiastically stated, They're used to being successful, and they have good attitudes. Gymnastic meets were composed of four eventsg the vault, the uneven bars, the floor, and the balance beam, but most of the gymnasts competed in only one event. However, a few versatile all-around gymnasts, such as senior Jennie Jensen, senior Christine Burkholder, and junior Jill hree s not a crowd As the allaround . gymnasts on the team, senior Jennie Jensen, junior Jill DeVore, and senior Christine Burkholder show their school spirit. n the air! Displaying her flexibility as well as her coordina tion, junior Jill DeVore performs her routine with pointed toes and a smile. ,Z Gymnastics DeVore, competed in all the events. With the help of the coaches, girls jumped from mere beginners to ClF qualifiers. A four year team member, senior Christine Burkholder said, Everyone learned to support each other and work as a whole. The gymnasts were not the only ones who enjoyed the meets. An avid spectator, junior Sandy Swenson stated, Nl looked forward to attending every meet and watching all the flexible gymnasts in awe. by Mary Jung X VARSITY vs. Marlboro vs. Jordan vs. Poly vs. Millikan vs. Arroyo vs. Lakewood vs. Wilson overall record: 7 wins, 161-141 164-114 167-137 166-146 163-123 164-141 166-146 O losses GYMNASTICS

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V Tennis: Front: Coach Eberhart, Andrius Kudirka, James Jung, Kenneth Rhee. 2nd Peter Yim, Shin Ho Kim, Philip Chong. 3rd: Luke van Hengel, Paul Kudirka. Not pictured: Brian Howard, Arbi Leon Nahapetian. vs. Burroughs 15-3 vs. Hoover 7-11 vs. Arcadia 7-11 vs. Pasadena 2-16 vs. Glendale 8-10 overall record: 1 win, 4 losses TENNIS BETWEEN THE LINES PRO-SPECTIVE GOALS Everyday, somewhere in the crowd, someone could be seen with either a letterman'sjacket, a jersey, or some kind of equipment for his or her sport. Why did all these people join a team? The reasons varied as much as the sports. Freshman football player Ryan Florian stated, I've always wanted a Lettermen! Both freshmen Stuart Foster and Scott Goodman lettered. VarfJV Boys' Tennis ntense concentration. As the only sophomore on the varsity team, Andrew Koo feels the pressure to try his best in every match. , kr ,M .su Q ' - K . , va ll i 1 . ' 31 -. - Q' if,- i , 5 Rt . ti x S, . . S J 1 1. -.. . ,.1.s-.t-ff... -.1-i,.,'.-1 ,l.,- , ,V f, .f - ,f,, tv . u ,lf,,t ,M fi... fn, it it fr fi if if -1, ,tw wr A t A - for-+ J .- . .f-:Q t A . 1 s -. . , H . -ef. -t -,, ,s . , -,. if 1 -t ti in ttf. ,wh 1, ,in it it it wf,t,if,l 'wil nn It my -r,.,ril,vlrim,w'r1 'll,'iw'f,1,, fi, ivw :'f' vt 'v, 1f'Jf'L-1'I,- Tw?-f ri' J .fu :xi 5 .H Q- .f f .- it f-1 it - at 'vi' letterman's jacket. Another reason to join a team was to receive the attention and fame credited to talented players. 'iHopefully, scouts from colleges noticed my maneuvers and decided that they wanted me to play for them, stated junior basketball player John Gilmore. Most people did not have one specific reason for joining a teamg they just enjoyed playing the sport. VARSITY vs. Saugus 17-1 vs. St. Francis 15-3 vs. Burroughs 11-7 vs. Burbank 2-16 vs. Hoover 5-13 vs. Arcadia 2-16 vs. Pasadena 6-12 vs. Glendale 6-12 overall record: 3 wins, 5 losses TENNIS