Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

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Inexperience And Bad Weather Put A Dent In Netter’s Record Last spring for boys’ tennis, ap- proximately twenty tennis players practiced for the six positions on the varsity squad. Once the players were chosen, rainy weather and inexperi- ence were two factors that slowed down their progress. Towards the end of the season, the Netters bounced back to end up third in the conference and went on to send Joel Larson and John Waznik to section- als. I. Brian Nelson serves the ball to his awaiting competitor. 2. Jim Comfort strikes the ball with a forehand swing. 3. (Front Row) Joel Larson, Brad Brozek, Brian Nelson. (Second Row) Coach Wilhelmson, Greg Wettleson, Jim Comfort. John Waznik. 4. Greg Wettleson prepares to return the serve. 28 Boys' Tennis

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Girls Track Show Promise For Future The Hudson Girls’ Track team had its ups and downs in their 1978 year. There were few victories and many near wins — Hudson lost to Woodbury by five points, Prescott by four points and, in a field of six, the team placed fourth at the Hudson Invitational. The high point of the season was when the J.V. team won the Baldwin-Woodville J.V. Conference, bringing promise for the future. I. Gail Page! flies through the air in an effort to gain extra inches in the long jump. 2. GIRLS' TRACK: (Front Row) Margaret Wells, Cara Lein, Julie New- berg. Sue Feia, Rachel Allen, Monte Stewart, Mary Van Allen, Laurie Even- son. (Second Row) Traci Peterson, Na- dine Schmitz, Mary Shu bat, Nancy Scars, Lynn Bauer, Marilyn Bohne, Kari Hall. Missy Lee, Tammy Peterson. (Third Row) Gail Pagel, Beth Ruyak, Julie Metzger, Julie Benjamin, Shannon Ewing. Jane Van Allen, Heidi Cross, Jackie Meulemans, Terri Baldwin. (Fourth Row) Diane Sa- muelson. Sherry Lewis, Jean Johnson, Beth Bergman, Cindy Holm, Marilyn Ha use. Sue Sears, Katie Froclich, Debbie Jacobson, Maureen O'Keefe. (Fifth Row) Michelle Ruyak, Michelle Close, Diane Weiher, Vickie Halverson. Debbie John- son. Theresa Sears, Nadine Schmitz. (Back Row) Coach Sjoquist, Terri Raley, Kelly Conley. Mary Jo Persico, Debbie Milkcs, Vicky Lewis, Jane Nicklcby, Coach Schalk. 3. Sue Sears strives for- ward with determination. 4. Nadine Schmitz puts forth much concentration into the discus throw. Girls' Track 27

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MBC Title Captured For Second Season The Hudson Girls Tennis team guaranteed they asm and competition within the squad, and with only would rise again. Hudson won every game and senl one player lost to graduation, coach Tucker could look Connie Koelln and Jill Waalen to sub-sectionals. Jill forward to an encouraging season next year, later advanced to sectionals. There was much enthusi- . TENNIS TEAM: (Front How) Julie Metzger, Kelly Williamson, Katy Kelly, Mary Shubat. (Second Row) Michelle Kalis, Julie Stcffcl, Constance Koelln, Jill Waalen, Carrie Horne, Monte Stewart, Coach Tucker. 2. Jill Waalen returns the shot with a powerful fore- hand. 3. Constance Koelln prepares to receive the ball. Girls' Tennis 29