Estancia High School - Flight Yearbook (Costa Mesa, CA)

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Legitimate Sport Apparently, badminton was not just another backyard past-time ac- tivity anymore. For more than thousands of players, it was a legitimate sport with the chal- lenges of its own. Caught in this fever, Estancia ' s badmin- ton teams have always devel- oped their talents. This year was no exception. The teams were nominated as the sec- ond most promising groups in the league by the Register. Many players have the speed and the ability to make good shots, stated Matt Par- kins. Luckily, more than half of the varsity team consisted of returning players, while the J.V. team members had un- trained but terrific skills. However, badminton had more than meets the eye. Playing this sport took more than just muscles, but also brain power. You really have to concen- trate and know when to do certain hits and where, com- mented Alysha Straub. But, what was the main cause which motivated these players to practice at 7 o ' clock in the morning as well as 7 o ' clock at night? Of course the fun of it! Even for those Varsity players who took it so seriously , it was the mind and body coordina- tion that brought them back time after time. After all, what could be sweeter than the sat- isfaction of victory when you have just killed the birdy on the other guy ' s face ? 158 Sports

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Boys Varsity. J.V., and Frosh Soph Top row: Adam Maki, Craig Ellebrecht, Joe Wexler, Parker Steel, Scott Ellebrecht, Willie Swanson, Mike Milby, and Coach Carpenter. 3rd row: Mathan Camp, Steve Fineberg, Chris Strople, Mike McMeff. Jon Courter, Philip Mansfield, Kaui Woessner, Jon Bube, and Ted Kalil. 2nd row: Bill Connery, Chris Belinski, Jim Koch, Justin Kinkade, Shaun Langer, and Bobbie Murray. Front row: Brian Mortin, Jeff Koren- bcrg, Brian Milby, Tim Metcalf, Robert Carneado, Steve Myburger, Adam Landry, and John Moore, (not pictured; Coach Cutler) Mm (WlHTiTn. i3 JOS? iiK«5K»;ii wps as ' air 1. Steve Rineberg and an Estancia com- petitor dive off the blocks. 2. Sara Miller graciously swims the free- style. 3. Bill Connery takes a deep breath of air, as he swims the breaststroke. Girls ' Varsity. J.V.. and Frosh Soph Top row: Susan Baker, Nicole Balding, Clare Garibotti, and Maya Tool. 3rd row: Kerry Spontelli, Amanda Grisham, Karen Eagen, Patie McClusky, Michelle Frenz, Jeni Sheldon, and Kelly Harrison. 2nd row: Coach Thompson, Kristie Koch, Sara Miller, Susan Dana, Debbie McLean, Sheila Fineberg, and Coach Carpenter. Front row; Ana Mico, Rachel Wells. Kim Blackburn, and Jenny Stark, (not pictured: Kym Krankewicz and Beth Wells) Swirnrr ;ig

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v fvH a 1. Along with her doubles partner. Dung Mguyen competes against the players from Corona del Mar. 2. With his serve, Moan Ly starts the game off. 3. Before a match, Kris Choi emotionally prepares herself. 4. Apparently, Erik Torgerson is not crazy about the away games. Varsity Top row: Coach Trihn, Moan Ly, Vinh Trinh, MIeu Le, Tom Le, Mghia Tran, Mung Quach, Winston Wong Second Row: Minh Dang, Tuong Le, Angelica Sunoto, Thu Dinh, Loan Le Third row: Coach Brabander, Kathy Earle, An Hguyen, Bich Mguyen, Dung riguyen J. v.: Top Row: Mark Tyssee, Erik Torgerson Third Row: Coach Brabander. Phu Mguyen, Thinh Luon, Mung Pham, Han Ly, Mung riguyen. Matt Parkins, Binh Vo, Dong Pham, Coach Trinh Second Row: Thuy Linh Nguyen, Kris Choi, Alysha Straub, Wi Chou, Sono- ra Delamasa, Mai Pham Front Row: Mi Linh Mguyen. Muong Truong, Teresa Do, Mhia Moua, Oanh Do, Jema Blanco. Badminton 159