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

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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

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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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Depending On The Individual want to get up to varsity by mid-sea- son, said Kumi Ta- kahashi. I want to see the team win, and we ' re definitely capable of doing that, stated Micco Mouleart. These students were mem- bers of the J.V. and Varsity golf teams this year, and were very optimistic in their goals for the season. Many of the golf players set out to work hard, play well, and have fun, and that ' s just what they did. They worked harder this year than perhaps any other golf team. Starting in February, they practiced every day after school at the Mesa Verde Golf Course. The teams could be found hitting, chipping, putting, driving and playing nine holes a day. Us a hard sp ort and it all depends on the individual. If you want to get better, you have to work hard because it takes a lot of practice, stated Paul Markel. At the end of January, there are try-outs, and anybody can be on the team, which I advise because it ' s a great experience. A key to any team is having good coaches. Art Perry, Chuck Perry, and Ed Wynkoop did an outstanding job by providing good advice, stressing drills and tech- nique, and by providing a lot of encouragement. 160 Sports