Kansas State University - The Royal Purple Yearbook

“Teryl Hixon, sophomore in park resources management, lands after jumping from the ski jump during a fall practice near the Stockdale Park area of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. Besides jump events, the K-State Water Ski Team also competed in slalom and trick competitions. (Photo by Darren Whitley) Drenden Wirth, freshman in arts and sciences, falls while performing a trick during an evening practice. The team was given the option of practicing early in the morning or late in the evening because fewer recreational skiers were on the lake at these times. With less activity and calmer waters, members were able to practice the slalom course, jumps and other skiing maneuvers. (Photo by Darren Whitley) With all eyes watching the skier, Doug Rothgeb, senior in architectural engineering, drives one of the boats used by the ski team during practice. Members used three different boats, one belonging to adviser Fred Gibbs and two others belonging to team members. Along with donating his boat, Gibbs offered his time, talent and expertise for the benefit and success of the skiers. (Photo by Darren Whitley) -Water Ski Team- 1 ”