Marcos De Niza High School - Libro de Oro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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Why do you go to football games? H To show school spirit and support the team' 7 - Corbett Upton H To be with friends and to have a good time.H - Michelle Culpepper Below: Responding to a touchdown, Padre fans show their approval. Below: Kelli Jorgenson, Fashion Dixon, Jenny Allen, and Jennifer Smith clown around awaiting the start of th football gam Above: Varsity cheer, Sharon Crawley, Marne Page, Adam Phillips, Dawn West, Dana Zbanik, Kori Single- ton, Suzanne Anthony, Karen Randall, and Gioia Pitts, promote spirit at a pep assembly with a floor cheer. Fridoy Night Meons Footlooll riends, laughter, and good times were just a few of the reasons why people went to football games. On the average Friday night during football season, the stadium was filled with ener- getic crowds. Football games were a very social event for the Marcos' student body. The reason why most people went to the games was to be with friends. According to Lisa Dannenbaum, To show school spirit and have fun, were the reasons why she attended. Jole Straley said she went, To get together with friends from other schools. 72 - Sports Another reason was the half-time show. The Padre Band was extraordi- nary. The performances put on during half-time were great entertainment. In ad- dition, cheer and pom pon always promot- ed spirit and kept the crowd excited. Of course, the most important reason was the football team itself. Many stu- dents showed fierce loyalty to their team, intent on helping the Padres win. Each student or fan had his own reason for going to the games. The football games kept friendships strong and gave many great memories. Above: Marc Dias shows his school spirit.

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Corona Aztecs leap toward the tackle of Rowell Ashford, the ball carrier. fa first row: Sean Alexander, Kevin Hackett, Chris Kiefer, Angelo Toliver, Mario Moreno, Henry Moreno, John Aanolio, P.J. Colborn. Second row: Jason Alexander, John Reinhardt, Bill Makedonsky, Troy Gray, Steve Zabinski, Dave Colborn, Mike Knapp, Rob Bajarano, Scott Bell, James Spellman. Third row: Charlie Moreno, llark Wood, Coach Simons, Coach Manolio, Coach Castro, Coach Schneider, Coach Barro, Clark Dunlap, .ance Varney. Fourth row: Drew Colby, Jim Mancuso, Dave Moser, Bruce Barro, Bruce Binkley, Rick Anderson, Ion Gompert, Shane Boisjolie. Fifth row: Brian Hooks, Monte Stevens, Robert Acosta, Chris Bobo, Steve 'Vallace, Rowell Ashford, Adam Butler, Cory Little, Barry Julian. H lf you look at our final record, you would say that we had a boring sea- son, but we all had fun anyway. Of course we wanted to go to the play- offs, but everyone can 't go. It was fun just to play our senior year.1 I -Dove Moser Marcos players review their defensive strategies. f , -f fvifr' Wi W Lf? Vorsity Shows Dedication S VARSEIY-FOOTBALL - Opp. MdN Agua Frta f 14 O McClintock 31 6 Chandler 14 0 Tempe 7 13 Corona O 16 Gilbert 21 23 Mesa 25 0 Mtn View -,SSL 7 Dobson Q , . 14 Westwood 6 X, arsity football . . . it takes a strong ' commitment, and the guys from Marcos gave it all they had. With a 3-7 record, it might have been easy to say the team was not doing its job, but this was a misconception. The team went through hours of practice, and despite the outcome of many a game, the team- mates executed excellent plays. At season's end, an awards banquet was held. The Joe Selleh Award was pre- sented to Dave Moser, who also received a Rhino Award. Most Valuable, Outstand- ing Defensive Lineman, and a Rhino Award went to Rowell Ashford. Bruce Binkley was credited Most improved. Rob Bajarano won Outstanding Offensive Back, and Chris Kiefer won Outstanding Receiver. Outstanding Offensive Lineman went to Jon Gompert, and Outstanding Defensive Back to Scott Bell. Defensive Point Leader was given to Mike Knapp for his tackles. Chris Kiefer and Brian Hooks received Central League recognition. Hooks also won Outstanding Linebacker. This season was tough, but the team hung on. All the players were winners, no matter what the scoreboard said. Sports - 71

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Glenn Thopsey, Jennifer Meador, Robert Bentley, and Samantha Hart, members of the outstanding drum line, stand at attention before the halftime show. Bend Forms Family Ties The Padre Band shined through. They were enthusiastic and promoted spirit school-wide. The countless hours they spent together formed a bond of friend- ship. The band members spent one week in Prescott during the summer practicing at band camp. Marching season demanded many hours of practice and patienceg they arrived at school by 6:30 a.m. and were there many days until 4:30 p.m. The time they spent together united them, making them feel more like a family, rath- er than just a band. .a. in A lively crowd cheers the Padres to victory. is Sports - 73