Perry Meridian High School - Passages Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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IM Andy Schulz ' 85 executes a handstand on the parallel bars as Scott Zuelke ' 84 and Eric Stabb ' 83 look on. Tony Dobson ' 85 has good form practicing his leg cuts on the pommel horse, as senior team members Kevin Chatterton, Dean May, and Scott Zuelke wait for their turn. Judges score Kevin Chatterton ' 83 on a hand- stand performed on the parallel bars. Team members cheer Tony Hoskins ' 85 as he performs the iron cross on the still rings. Kevin Chatterton ' 83 prepares to execute a for- ward giant in his high bar routine. GYMNASTICS 103

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Farewell, Boys ' Gymnasties The final season for boy ' s gym- nastics, because of an ISHAA ruling, was one without strong upperclass leadership, according to Coach Earle. We had no freshman or reserve team and a declining interest in gym- nastics. He described the year as a weak one where team members were encouraged to take interest in other sports. Ch ' eraU, we had a fairly even level of consistency, the coach stated. Although no sectional competition was held, the team did participate in both coimty and state meets. The team placed sixth in the state meet and according to Coach Earle, was not one of the better team perfor- mances. Ke Tn Chatterton ' 83 placed in the top 20 in state competition in aU- around. We lacked motivation and an assistant coach, he said. However, he pointed out that there were more specialists in competition this year. Many gymnasts par- ticipated in only one or two events. Tom Burton ' 83 felt the small team allowed the coach to help everyone. He also commented that it was a low injury year. Competing on parallel bars, Tom placed 16th in the state meet. Rick Dimlap ' 85, a strong con- tender in floor, said ankle injuries hampered his season. We tried to give 100%, but knowing there wouldn ' t be a team next year, I don ' t think we really did, he said. I tried to do my best and wanted to go out good, said Keith Miller ' 85. Although he felt the season was too long, he said he accomplished much and that still rings were his best event. Mike Reesnor ' 83 and Dean May ' 83 completed the list of outstanding team members. Boys Varsity Gymnastics Season Record: 3-5 PM OFF 90.40 HigWand 109.35 90.40 Howe 75.77 98.41 Columbus East 85.61 92.31 Columbus North 149.06 97.90 Southport 104.65 98.41 Pike 99.76 107.70 Seymour 71.85 107.70 Warren Central 157.05 Third Place in County I jpL BWtB 102 GYMNASTICS

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Field Events ProTe Reeord- breakiug for Girls ' Track Three school records were broken by the 1983 girls ' track teeim. Karen Fair ' 83, set a new record for hurdles with a time of 16.01; Linda Smith ' 84, set a record in the 400 meter run with a time of 61.67; and Tracy Payne ' 85, set a new record in discus with a throw of 114 ' 2 . Coach Gary Brendel described the team as having top performers, but many good people were kept down with injviries. Normally we are strong in the nmning events, he explained, but this year we were stronger in the field events. Karen Fair ' 83, who never lost in high jump and ran hurdles for her first year, felt the team was somewhat in- experienced but determined. Carolyn Carr ' 84, felt the team began to beheve in themselves and tried to improve as the season progressed. In addition to running the 400, Lin- da Smith ' 84, also ran the 800 relay, the 200 and the 1600 relay. She said the team was not only enthusiastic, but very encouraging. Girls ' Varsity Track Season Record: 5-4 PM 48 47 68 62 24 64 72 50 64 Center Grove Pike Franklin Central Greenwood Southport Marshall North Central Ben Davis Lawrence Central 104 TRACK