Diamond Bar High School - Taurus Yearbook (Diamond Bar, CA)

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,df SMALL BUT STRONG he track team this season was considerably smaller than previous years which made the demand for excellence of each participant much greater. Though it was difficult fill- ing all the events, each area was strong. The team supported one another and helped out in other events when needed. The small amount of members doesn't matter because there is a lot of talentf' noted Kimm Farnsworth. They were ready to show their competition quantity was not impressive, quality was. The members had an unusual closeness, as they were not just participating to ,achieve personal goals. They knew when the time came for their event, it was for the benefit of the team. There was interest in all events, not only onels own event. We were more united because the team was smaller, explained Ellen Kunhert. The team was small, but goodll' announced coach Jack Malloy. The team was strong and well rounded in all events, and what made that possible was the hard work displayed during the prac- tices. The team had a real dedication which helped the athletes . push for both individual and team success. Even though practice was rigorous, it helped the team. Practice led to confidence which led athletes to achieve goals, break school records and win meets. fl .Q ,QQ A .fag CLEARING THE HURDLES - Jeff Allen, sophomore, leaps with agility. Many team members continued to practice after meets. SPRINTING TOGETHER - David Morlan, junior, tries to get ahead to pass the baton. Each member of the relay team had to do their best. LEAPING BEFORE YOUR EYES - is Wefki Amer, sophomore, in the hi h hurdles. Accurate steps between hurdles helper? hurdlers to achieve winning times. Track And Field 139

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Watch the Bird l adminton may look easy, but it's really a very hard and fast moving game, said varsity player Edith Fung. Fung has been on the varsity team all four years of high school and had many times been deemed most Valuable player. Since Badminton is not necessarily a spectator sport, it has been perceived as a non-athletic sport, but contrary to popular belief, badminton is a lot of hard work and sweat. The varsity practices ran for two or more hours every day after school. Not only did the players have to work hard with their sport, they had to balance their school schedules as well. Most of the students had full schedules and they had to go directly to games which lasted until 7:30 in the evening. lt was hard to balance your schedule between Badminton, Badminton may look easy, but it's really a very hard and fast moving gamef' said varsity player Edith Fung. school, and work for some people, said varsity player Ricky Crosby. Most players had to be very versatile, as some played singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at the same match. This was a dif- ficult task to accomplish because the technique in doubles and mixed doubles competition varies as much as it does between doubles and single competition. Badminton, while constantly viewed as a non sport, is one sport that requires a lot of hard work and determination. It's definitely not for the weak at heart. WATCH THE BIRDIE - Edith Fung gets ready to WITH STYLE - Marc Carrido, senior, practices with no pressure. Carrido was one of the highest ranked smash the birdie at her opponent. Edith was placed as girls' players in southern California. single 81. FLARED UP - Senior Kinney Shen is ready for the serve. Kinney and Luc Le played doubles on the varsity squad. 140 Sports f Varsity Badminton