Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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Concentrating on his rings routine, senior David Riehl holds his posi- tion at orange and black meet. Riehl sweeps regionals When America thinks of gymnastics, they think of Kurt Thomas, Bart Connors or Kathy Rigby, but when Haltom High students thought of gymnastics, the first person that came to mind was David Reihl. After taking second place in district all-around, he proceeded to take the first place medal at regionals all-around by winning six out of seven events. This in turn qualified him for state competition. Eager beavers ra learn Coach dubbed team because of enthusiasm As the gymnast approached the apparatus a look of extreme concentration traveled from his face to the tip of his toes. After the approach steps were ac- curately measured off, the gym- nast gave the judge a long in- tense look of anticipation. With a wave of the hand, the judge signaled the gymnast. Inhaling deeply he began the routine. Within seconds the ordeal had ended and a sigh of relief over- whelmed the gymnast and spectators. Becoming a member of the gymnastic team required some- one who enjoyed a challenge and was willing to spend time on his own learning new skills. Coach Roland Rangel had just that in his team. Jessie Ellison, David Dixson, David Reihl, Mike Munchrath, Rhett Garrett, Leonard Simpson, Joey Garrett, Mike Franstead, and Robert Brooks contained a tremendous desire to learn more and im- prove. The girls' gymnastic coach Susie Harrison found the GYMNASTICS needed dedication in her team made up of Patricia Yanowski, Cindy Pfiefer, Renee Hale, and Lyn Andrews. The season began in January with team practices lasting usually from 2:30 until 5:30. During this time the team worked on compulsory routines and new skills until the season came to a close in April. Intense concentration was the name of the game for the team, who concentrated heavily on im- proving with every meet. By the end of the season they had achieved exactly what they had set out to. They showed gradual im- provement that built up to the district and regional meets, Coach Rangel explained. The boys took a second place district finish only behind L. D. Bell. The girls team settled for a fifth place finish. My goal is to get gymnastics the recognition that other UIL sports are allowed, he statedl Just hanging around, senior Rl Garrett spends from 2:30 until I working out with the team perfecting his individual skills. ?

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vi To 24 First row: Debbie Blaney, Lisa Run- nellsg Second row: Candi Murphy, Rhonda Forrest, Third row: Melinda Richardson, Mrs. Aundrea Cambellg Virginia Bechtel: Fourth row: Don- na Danford, Traci Kloberdanz. Top scorer of the year, Traci Kloberdanz, 324, puts up two against the Burleson Elks. While juniors Melinda Richardson, '52, and Candi Murphy, '44, block out their opponents. aff 'i 'J1 44 SCORES District 2-10 Lamar 26-41, 31-47 Sam Houston 20-33, 28-58 Richland 23-36, 38-41 Bowie 14-24, 38-41 Arlington 26-43, 23-44 Burleson 23-49, 42-26 5 a , If ,,, V. ' 'V 3' f , m 'M--+m-W..- 1' f . J 1 p ,UVJ if p f R A 1 'W ' 'M in if Q V , ,111 L dd' -i'- 5 S- Powering up a shot, junior Donna Danford, 315, controlled the floor at the point guard position. She led in free throw percentage. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL

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ln the midst of state competition senior Jessie Ellison prepares for the dismount of his bars routine. Coach Roland Rangel, David Riehl David Dixson, Mike Munchrath, Robert Brooks, Rhett Garrett, Jessie Ellison Micheat Franstead, Joey Garrett. First row: Cindy Pfeifer, Renee Hale, Lyn Andrews, Coach Susan Harrison, Tonya Cushman, Bonnie Kildow, Debbie Wade. Second row: Deanna Dowdy, Lelania James, Patricia Yanowski, Rhonda Slatter, Sandy Shtogryn. All-around gymnast, junior Patricia Yanowski, has no trouble keeping her balance as she attempts the beam exercise during competition. GYMNASTICS