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

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Gridders close out at 1-8 REST-FOR THE MOMENT. Instead of listening to the coach’s half-time talk. Scott Perersen tries to regain energy for the second half at Eaton. Individually we are good, but as a team, we stink.” cited Tim Crowley as the final gun sounded at the U-High game. The team reiterated this thought as they ended the season with a 1-8 record. The Bobcats started the season on the wrong foot by losing to the Middle Park Panthers 27-0. They followed their zero score pattern until the fourth game, when they finally scored a touchdown against the Windsor Wizards. Homecoming was a big letdown with the seniors as they were defeated by the Berthoud Spartans. The homecoming loss was second only to the Highland game as far as letdowns go- The ’Cats went into the contest against the winless Huskies and dropped into last place by a field goal FOOTBALL 1 Win. 8 Losses Estes Park Opponent 0 Middle Park 27 0 Lyons 36 0 Olathe 32 7 Windsor 14 7 Berthoud 18 7 Eaton 21 0 Highland 3 9 University 35 18 Nederland 14 (Team picture is on page 74) as the game ended 3-0 in favor of the Huskies. Score.” was the dominant word before each game, but was never enforced during most of the games as the ’Cats were outscored 198-48 for the season. What can you say when you’re 1-8,” commented Head Coach Perry Black. I felt like we were outmanned in the majority of the games we played. This was indicative in the last game of the season against Nederland. in which we won 18-14. I was proud of the player’s perseverance to the end, despite the season.” reflected Coach Black. The season ended in the usual way with the sports awards banquet. At the dinner. Dan Sinner was given the Gold Helmet Best Lineman Award and Mark Denning received the Gold Helmet Best Backfield Award and was honored as the Most Improved Offensive Player. Steve Abrames was also honored as the Most Improved Defensive Player. The presentations were concluded by The Bonecrusher Award, which was presented to Scott Miller. PASS OR RUN? During half time. Quarterback John Brandly intently talks to Coach Brian Martens about the team's second half. 6 Football

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CONCENTRATION IS THE KEY. Caren Grady diligently practices her skill on the balance beam. FREE AND EASY. Lisa Abrames proves once again that the beam is easier than it looks. Young gymnasts improve As popularity has grown toward gymnastics, so has support. The girls gave a good showing, ending up with numerous second and third places. Three girls qualified for the AA state meet held on Nov. 4, in their first four meets. Though only freshmen. Lisa Abrames and Carolyn Backstrum competed in the floor exercises, receiving 6.5 and 6.6 respectively. Abrames also did quite well on the vault, coming in 13th. Senior Michelle Snyder was disqualified from the contest because of an absence the previous school day. Other team members included Cathie Albrecht. Caren Grady. Audre Morris, Lisa Pederson and Debbie Williams. Coach Pat Boyle commented, Considering the size of the team and the equipment they had to work with, the girls did exceptionally well. They improved with every meet.” Unlike previous years, the team was school financed. This gave the team more time to concentrate on the sport, rather than beg for private donations. Coach Boyle hopes for a better season next year, as only one senior will be lost from the squad. Gymnastics team picture is on page 76. Gymnastics 5

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LET'S GO HOME. While relaxing between plays during the Windsor game. Glenn Dunmire (left) displays his feelings about the game. POINTS-FINALLY. The Bobcats score their second touchdown of the year (below) during the homecoming game with the Berthoud Spartans. REALLY WORTH IT? Most of the team stuck it out to the end of the long nine-game season despite the mud and snow practices. Football 7