Grand Junction High School - Tiger Yearbook (Grand Junction, CO)

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Golf T«m - From Row: Todd Simpson, Csncr Jones Psul Newron.nd Monre Monrgomery; 2nd Row: Coach Jim Rexrotd. Brsd Cheedle. Travis Ficldin. Sreve Word Suanoe Johnson, Tony Matteroli, Nick Perry, Kelly Archibald and Matt Gifford. 29

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August 21 3rd August 22 3th August 24 1st August 2) sM 7th August 26 2nd August, 27 2nd September 11 1st September 17 2nd September 18 3rd September 19 2nd But more than the bets, the experience of watching Perry and Montgomery play showed the less experienced the tricks of the trade. As a freshman, just making the golf team was great, but playing with those guys really improved my game, said Kelly Archibald. This year was different in many ways. Not only were there more freshmen than ever before but for the second year in a row they also had junior Suzanne Johnson as the only girl on the team. She was readily accepted, but the boys nicknamed her Steve. The coach Mr. Rexroad smiled and said it like this: Steve was just another one of the boys, but on out-of-town trips our nature stops’ were interesting. Such characters as these made this a very colorful year. Artwork by Nikole Hamilton. (Opposite Page, Above Center) Sophomore Paul Newton is chipping onto green 7 during qualifying plays. Photo by Daily Sentinel Varsity And Junior Varsity Golf Team Scores Senior Monte Montgomery rests between strokes. Photo by Daily Sentinel GJHS Golf Is Up To Par And Down To Business By Nikole Hamilton and Jen Skipper Everybody cared a lot about winning so we practiced a lot, commented junior Tony Matteroli about the many successes the golf team accomplished this year. The team won 4th place in the state tournament but for the third year in a row Monte Mad-Dog” Montgomery has taken 1st place individually. He makes it look easy but don’t be fooled. It takes years of hard work to achieve and maintain such an impeccable performance record. I finally beat Monte one out of four tries after two years of trying, said second starting varsity golfer, senior Nick Perry. Many of the players attributed their successes to the small bets and contests they made in practice. (Opposite Page. Above Right) Senior Nick Perry is wondering Which way did it go? Photo by Daily Sentinel

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Comes Together For A Winning Season By Robin Adams It was an exciting season for the boys soccer team in its third year as a varsity sport. Coach Phil Henderson commented, This year was different because of the team maturity. [There were] twenty-three guys working hard together. This was the best season we have ever had, said senior Matt Mayer. The Tigers ended their season with only two losses: one to Central High School in regular season play and one to Bear Creek in the first round of state playoffs. We came together for games — as a team, said senior Cris Taylor. Junior Chris Lepisto is looking forward to next year, We are only losing six seniors and I think we will be more competitive next year so we’ll have a better chance to go farther. III Boys Soccer || Gj 2 Fruita 1 G.J 2 Central 0 Gj 10 Aspen 0 Gj 6 Palisade 2 GJ 6 Fruita 2 Gj 4 Summit 3 GJ 2 Central 4 GJ 4 Telluride 3 Gj 9 Aspen 0 G.J 4 Palisade 3 North South Playoffs G.J 6 (Xirango 2 GJ 0 Bear Creek 3 Far Right: Senior Matt Schafer prepares to execute an impeccable pass. Photo by Cris Marque Senior Shawn Serviss puckers up after tasting a bitter orange. Photo by Staff Above junior Chad St. Aubm demonstrates some awesome footwork. Photo by Staff Top. Right: The team shows their enthusiasm with Wayne Time (more commonly called a pile-up!). Photo by Cris Marque Middle. Right: Senior Chris Blackburn drives a picture perfect goal. Photo by Cris Marque 30