Georgia Institute of Technology - Blueprint Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Nautical Team Hosts First Local Regatta at Lake Laniei The purchase of six new Coranatta 15's gave the Sailing Team the opportunity to host their tirst regatta at Lake Lanier in several years. The Coronatta 15 is a fit- teen foot, two man sailboat which is ide- ally suited for '?ntercollegiate competition. Seven teams participated in the event, including teams from North Carolina, Duke and Clemson. Several members of the Tech squad earned first place in their respective divisions, however, the Yellow Jackets placed third in the overall compe- tition. The Georgia Tech team is one of the twenty members ot the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Racing Association. Partic- ipation in twelve races as well as several practice outings on Lake Lanier kept the Sailing Team busy throughout the 1980- 1981 season, when they weren't enjoying one ot their famous island parties. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: The Sailing Team, Front Row - Doug Meade, Kathy Gonsalves, David Silverman. Back Row - Mark Fountain, John Hill, and Chuck TenEick. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT' Sailing team veterans teach some of the newer members the proper way to rig a sailboat for competition. Mem- bers of Ga. Tech's Rugby Team get into a scrum. MEX' be

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OCKEY TEAM eam Leaves ACC for Southern Collegiate Association ff.- ,. I A - an ,af WC Ti W tt 5' J 7 I.: V C I 'xv ' My y M 4 'wg fV..,,' 4 1 K 51 'ff A ff . W , a a it X Q is . 'Ei XT 'iv 4 495 W IDENTIFICATION PAGE 545 While Tech's other sports programs were adjusting to ACC schedules, the Hockey team chose to leave the confer- ence for the Southern Collegiate Hockey Association. Hockey is a non-varsity sport, and the team felt the move would reduce travel time, improve the level of the competition, and increase attend- ance. For example, 9000 saw the Jackets play the University of Alabama at Hunts- ville. The season started strong, with the result being the posting of a 9-1 record by the end of fall. The six week holiday took its toll on the team as they soon fell to 10- 10-1 after the break in practice. The team had only one senior, and this, combined with the coaching of Tony Adagna and John Hansberry, gives the Jackets high hopes for next season. Con- tinual progress is their goal, and this is being evidenced by the team rising out of the cellar of the 1979 SCHA standings. Competition will make it tough on the Jackets, but the goal is to be number one. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Tech's goalie stops the puck in mid-air. The team played home games at Iceland in Marietta. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: The Jackets checked Auburn at Atlanta. A mad scramble behind the net for the puck. Hockey f 347

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Nw RUGBY TEAM Ruggers Thrive on Imposing Schedule YQ is ,Q ENTIFICATION PAGE 545 Seorgia Tech's gentlemen ruggers rst into the spotlight this year as they mpiled an impressive 6-2-1 record. tying a tough schedule featuring their at ACC Tournament appearance, the :kets served notice that this program s a new force on the scene. -earning some lessons from an open- I loss to Atlanta RFC, the Jackets leashed their refined game plan and mmered arch-rival Georgia, Emory, burn and Fort Benning. AtIanta's Old tite Club, winners of the Hilton Head Tournament, had their hands full with a Tech side eager to prove their mettle against their special rivals. The Whites were glad to salvage an 18-18 tie. Tech only managed a third place at the ACC matches, but their play against the two top squads earned them a recommenda- tion for the Eastern Collegiate Championships. Tech depended on the skills of many players this season. Starting hooker Kevin Valerien and prop Tom lvlowe did the job of digging balls out of the scrum. After that it was up to scrum half Jerry Morrone, play strategist and one of the top scorers. Other offensive stars includ- ed wings Skip Noll and Tim Ross Calso top scorerl, outside center Glynn Grosman and fly half Todd Siple. Defen- sively, wing forward and team captain Paul Weedlum led a group including Dave Deaton ftheteam's besttacklerl that did not allow one try Q4 pointerl by any col- lege team it played. Among southern colleges, Tech's team is now recognized as one of the best and hardest-hitting. Developing young players as they have means that the team should be just as imposing next season. Rugby Team I 349