Pinson Valley High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Pinson, AL)

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The girls track team (Left) M. Riddle prepares to jump the gun (Below) Leslie Harp hurdles to victory (Right) Jim Parsons chunks it a mile (Far Right) R. Blackburn exhibits true effort (Middle) Wes Justice hurdles the opposition (Bottom) Track A sport of individual effort, accomplishment and merit. Track is a sport where individual competition is almost as important as the team effort. The many necessary hours of personal training are never really noticed; for unlike many larger sports where the interests of team work is vital, track involves persistent personal diligence. The track team at Pinson consisted of many individuals who worked toward one common goal: winning. The girls team, led by Sara Sedwick, had a season filled with many ultimate pinnacles and some unwanted defeats. Although there were not many par- ticipants, the few who were dedicated made an outstanding team. The mile relay team qualified for the state tak- ing first in sectionals. A few bright spots shone on the team as Lisa Henderson placed 3rd in state on the 880 and 5th in the mile. Leslie Harp was also an asset to the team. She holds the state record for the 100- meter low hurdles and qualified for the 220 and 100 meter dash. The Boys track team under the leadership of Coach Williamson, had a nondescript year as a team but had many excellent individual participants, among them Jim Parsons, who was in- comparable at the discus. Overall the track team had a mediocre year. Overshadowing this, however, were the excellent team spirit and the many individual ac- complishments of each member. Although many members of the team have graduated, we anticipate great things in the future years of the track team. 76 TRACK

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Tennis Net Worth 1984-85 Girls Tennis Team The girls tennis team of 1984 had a rebuilding year with only one player returning from 1983. Unfortunately, the girls did not win many matches because of lack of experience but as the season went on, many individuals improved greatly. Monet Hawkins was runner- up in the sectional tournament in the 5 position. For the 1985 season, which everyone is looking forward to, all players from 1984 will be back and ready to roll. The players are as follows: Kimberly Moore, Shannon Shelnutt, Monet Hawkins, Faith Self, Donna McDowell, and Cathy Crider. We look for Monet Hawkins, Shannon Shelnutt and Kimberly Moore to be much improved and help Pinson Valley to a winning season. As for the boys, they had a totally new team with much potential. The team consisted of: Terry Sims, Richard Henderson, Brian Vincent, Patrick Jones, and Stacy Reeves. We look for the 1985 season to be filled with much excitement and competitive matches to make Pin- son Valley proud! Patrick Massasack slams It home Shannon Shelnutt vollies TENNIS 75

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