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

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 - tw '0 s9to TOTAL EFFORT. Sophomore Kerwyn Mabie puts everything he has into it while pitching during the first game of the Eaton doubleheader. GETTING THE JUMP. Estes Park swimmers Russ Whitney (far left). Ole Sykes (second from left). and Hans Ritschard jump with the gun at the start of a race. Baseball and swimming 25

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Youth keys baseball and swim teams Inconsistency and inexperience marked Estes Park baseball’s first season in the Welco, while the Bobcat swimmers had one of their finest seasons ever. Finishing the season with a 2-14 record, there were still some highlights. First of all was the team's first victory against Windsor. 12-11. The other Estes win came over Erie. 7-6, in extra innings. Statistical leaders for the team included in the home run department Kcrwyn Mabic and Arnie Johnson with four apiece. Batting average leaders included Mark Nicholson hitting .428. Johnson rapping a solid .423, and Mabie with a .416 mark. Awards presented at the baseball and track picnics included the award for highest batting average to Nicholson, while best fielder and most valuable player went to Steve Thomson. Six Estes players were nominated for consideration to the All-Welco teams. They included Chris Back-strum. Jim Dickinson, Johnson, Mabie, Nicholson, and Thomson. Of these. Dickinson was the only one selected, as he was recognized with an honorable mention All-Welco. The major strength of the team will be unimpaired, with only four team members graduating. The swimmers, with only an eight man team, still managed to have their best season ever. Two school records were broken, by Regan Cheney in the 500 yard freestyle, and Ole Sykes in 100 yard backstroke. At the Class AA State Meet at Eaton, the swimmers came in sixth out of nine, for their best finish ever. Coach Bob Johnson noted that he was very pleased with team’s improvement. Only three swimmers will be leaving due to graduation. The swimming team picture is on page 82. STRIKE TWO. Junior outfielder Adam Arnold swings at a second strike against Eaton. BASEBALL 2 Wins. 14 Losses Estes Park Opponent 0 Windsor 12 12 Windsor 11 5 Highland 13 6 Highland 18 6 Roosevelt 16 7 Berthoud 8 0 Berthoud 11 1 Valley 19 7 Erie 6 1 Fort Lupton 12 1 University 25 10 University 14 10 Platte Valley 13 3 Weld Central 14 0 Eaton 8 4 Eaton 14 (Team picture is on page 83). HEADING FOR HOME Dan Sinner rounds third base after hitting a home run against Erie. 24 Baseball and swimming

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14 contend for intramural v’ball crown Fourteen teams marked the largest school-sponsored activity, as intramural volleyball completed its fourth year of existence. Over 100 individuals participated in a 13 game schedule with elimination games leading to a double elimination tournament. The top six teams automatically qualified for the tournament while the next four played a one game elimination round to qualify. The top eight teams staggered through two more weeks of early mornings, which found the sun shining the brightest on the Trojans. The regular season champion Clones dropped to third as the Shields rose to capture second. UPWARD BOUND. Chris Backstrum (above) prepares himself to block the oncoming spike. HANDS UP. Running Rampant team member Bill Moran (right) climbs the net to knock the ball back over for the teachers. 26 Intramural volleyball At conclusion of tournament play, 14 players were voted to two all-star teams. The all-star game matched those chosen on the first team against those on the second team. In addition to the all-star teams, two additional awards were voted on. The hardest hitter award was received by Tom Denning and the MVP was Shon Dermody. Senior Louise McCarthy summed up the intramural season: With the increased participation and better organization, volleyball was fun for everybody involved.” EARLY MORNING SMILES. Teammates Louise McCarthy and Kathy Parrack ham it up during an early morning volleyball game.