Riverdale High School - Lance and Shield Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

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Girls' And Boys' Tennis Teams First year coach Mr. Steve Reese, inherited the Girls' and Boys' Tennis Teams, which bring with them a tradition of high quality students known for success in teams competition. The teams' winning records are unparalleled by any other athletic group in Rivers dale's history, l The girls' team is very competitive, losing only one district match in the past two seasons. The team takes pride in its strength, school leadership, and winning reputation. Last year they placed second in the district and third in the region, with a ten-year career record of 128 wins and 6 losses. ln district competition the squad has never finished less than second place. The team is led by three-year veteran Amy LaLance, who has been both singles and dou- bles champion. The starting lineup this year, in addi- tion to Amy, included Anne Donnelly, Carlson Col- lier, Helen Donnelly, Valerie Haynes, and Beth Con- Row one: Yuko Kawakami, Jennifer Slaten, Val- Amy LHLHDCQ, Sfeplililiiff l-2WiS, Aflflfea HOP! erie Haynes, Beth Connelly, Helen Donnelly, Missy Julie Panici, Coach Steve Reese. Davis. Row two: Helen Donnelly, Carlson Collier, Amy LaLance-Ranked lst in singles, 9th in the state, and 31st in the Southg selected Most Valuable Playerg has won more singles matches than any other player in Riverdale history. Carlson Collier- -sRanked 3rd in singles position and 24th in the stateg known for her quiet competitiveness. Helen Donnellywlianked 4-th in singles position and 39th in the stateg known for mental toughness on the court, Anne Donnelly - Ranked 2nd in singlesg has been in the starting lineup her entire high school careerg selected Most Improved Player and Team Spirit awards. - l 94jAthleiics . , if '1f' f' E-Wi, i ff ? , :E 'LM 'A W i -...W K

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E 41.61. Swim Team Riverdale's Swim Team is a very dedicated and hard-working squad. Each afternoon after school, practice sessions were held to help the students improve their aquatic abilities. The team's season began in December and ended with the state meet at the University of Tennes' see during March. Coach Carey Thompson commented about this year's squad, This was the biggest team l've had, and there are some very good swimmersf, .XA MN My fit. N iiii it J J Warriors- Row one: Pat Songer, Ralph two: Sean Cole, Patrick McFarlin, Lance Allen, Nelson Vaught, James Thompson. Row Donny Hunt, David Clark. U5 later Warriorettes- Row one: Karen Thompson, Anna MaPPi Heather Nundahl, Mary Wissinger, Beth McNiel, Carla Ratley, Ken- ilie Borders, Erika Jebens, Liane Jones, Jane Neal, Keshea Roun- dra Casterline, Kim Meshotto. ville, Beth Connelly, Tonya Smith. Row two: Anna Forrest, Athleticsf 193

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? s I I K 7 f v PA ' v' .r s, S- 1 . This yearis Boys' Tennis Team was a group of high quality players, noted for their enthusiasm and scrap' py competitiveness. Although a young team with rel- atively inexperienced players, the group lost only one district match. The starting lineup included Clay Mi- chaels, Rick Kinard, Phil Clark, Chris Taylor, John Dietrich, and Mark Hardison. Clay Michaels - Has shared lst ranking with Rick Kinard for two yearsg 27th in the state Boys' 18's singlesg 7th in doubles. Rick Kinard -Shares lst ranking with Clay Michaelsg 28th in the state in singles and shares 7th in doubles with partner Clay Michaels. Mark Hardison - Received Team Spirit Awardg competed in the state tournament. Phil Clark - Se- fffxr. it cond year in starting lineupg received Most Improved Player Award. s. ll il., I 4 yi? K s av one: Sourilamphone Chaophasy, Will Slaney, Mark chaels, Mark McKnight, John Dietrich, Phil Clark, Coach dison, Chris Taylor, Oudalay Sengkhounmany, Sam Steve Reese. 'ner. Row two: Matt Byrnes, Rick Kinard, Clay Mi- Athlcticsf l 95