Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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Swimmers rough it ALMOST THERE. Peter Dunmire steadies himself as he nears the finish line. As the second year with Coach Bob Johnson, the boys’ swim team had a pretty good season, finishing fifth at the State AA Invitational Meet. Not able to practice in the public pool, due to the school cancelling its contract with the recreation department. the team held their practices at the YMCA of the Rockies. In order to be able to use the Y’s pool, each team member had to pay the AAU dues of $5.00. A considerable amount of illness struck the team, causing attendance to be poor at practices. According to team members who made it to the practices, they were quite tough at times, frequently doing 3500-5000 yards a day. but they paid off in the long run. The team, not sure if they were going to be school-sponsored until January, missed four meets at the beginning of the season. The only reason for the team's existing is that the team members organized money making projects and collected donations from local merchants. The team didn’t seem to regret having to make the money themselves, as Todd McIntyre noted. It makes it more worthwhile when you have to go out and work for the money yourself.” Coach Johnson said the team, despite seasonal scheduling irregularities. made a strong showing in the Welco swimming finals, as virtually all team members equalled or bettered personal records. Russ Harvey and Sam Clausen both captured seconds. Harvey in the 100-meter breast stroke, and Clausen in the 100-meter back stroke event. Although we’ll be losing four seniors this year. Todd McIntyre. Russ Harvey. Brian Hillyar. and Matt Hcroux. the whole team improved over last year, and I feel we’re going to have a good season and team next year,” stated Coach Johnson. ON YOUR MARK Sam Clausen gets set for his 200 yard freestyle race at the state meet FRONT ROW: James Tinsley. Dave Bush. Ole Sykes. Sam Clausen. Hans Ritschard. and Russ Whitney. KNEELING: Mark Lovenburg and Doug Gardiner. BACK ROW: Coach Bob Johnson. Oscar Jiminez. Brian Hillyer. Matt Hcroux. Russ Harvey, and Todd McIntyre. Swimming 21

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Second season for ski racers For the second consecutive year. Greg Hurt successfully coached ski racers from Estes Park High School. He worked with the 13 students on a completely voluntary basis, and helped them on his own time. Many of his friends also assisted with the team. Included are Jim Sloan, head of mountain crew at Hidden Valley, who helped out at the beginning of the season. Bob Holth-aus and J.D. Lichty helped at Practices and went to most of the races. None were paid anything for all their work with the students. The team wasn’t school sponsored, so students were busy trying to raise money by having an antique FREE RIDE. Coaches Holthaus and Hurt (above) laugh their way up the lift at Winter Park CUT IT SHARP Coach Hurt (right) explains the turns of the Winter Park course to Laura Schroeder and Angela Hertrich. appraisal, and getting donations. They succeeded by not having to pay expenses. The ski racing season began in late October and extended through March. Team members prepared for the season by conditioning at Hidden Valley. Racing in the Eastern Division, the team participated in five competition and one classification race. At each meet, members competed on giant slalom and slalom courses. “From the first day last year, to the first day this year, the kids really improved 500%” Hurt noted. TOP DOG. Laura Schroeder skillfully maneuvers her way through the slalom course. Ski racing

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Carlson praises young grapplcrs An inexperienced wrestling team rarely enjoys success in its competitions. but the Bobcat team, coached by George Carlson and Doug Max. was the exception with a surprising individual success record. Dan Sinner, Shawn Sallee, and Mike Backstrum were the wrestlers who compiled the most impressive individual records. The team did as well as could be expected when you consider that we had very few returning lettermen or even JV wrestlers.” commented Coach Carlson. As usual, the annual Winter Sports Awards Banquet followed the WRESTLING 3 Wins. 9 Losses Estes Park Opponent 9 Weld Central 45 12 Erie 42 36 Windsor 29 20 Highland 38 36 U-High 15 18 Holy Family 41 5 Eaton 48 9 Fort Lupton 42 15 Roosevelt 48 3 Valley 42 48 Berthoud 19 7 Platte Valley 45 Third Place Battle Mountain Tournament Fifth Place — Wiggins Tournament Eighth Place District Tournament season's conclusion. During the banquet. Mike Backstrum was awarded the Trail-Gazette Outstanding Wrestler Award, and was voted wrestler of the year by the coaches and fellow wrestlers. Scott Miller walked away with the most pins award, followed by Shawn Sallee with the fastest pin award. Shayne Copper received the award for most takedowns. Also honored at the banquet were Dan Sinner for being the most improved varsity wrestler and having the most reversals, and David Kemmer for the highest grade point average during the wrestling season. CONCENTRATION. Jim Pinson shuts his inner pressures out and tries to concentrate on taking down his Fort Lupton opponent at the district tournament in Greeley. GIVING 120%. 126 pound Mike Backstrum grapples with his Weld Central opponent. 22 Wrestling