Robertsdale High School - Robala Yearbook (Robertsdale, AL)

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Junior High Trackster Goes to State Competition The Junior High Track Team, under the supervision of Kathy Johnson, experienced a discouraging season. However, there was a bright spot. Lenora Foley, participating in the shot put event, earned the right to go to the State Track Meet held in Selma, Alabama. She was the first Junior High person to go and she placed fifth for 3 A and 4A girls. Congratulations Lenora and the rest of the team for a job well done. Girls ' team members were Sherri Racine, Lenora Fo- ley, Tonya Davis, Amy Potts, Colleen Sheehy, and Coach Kathy Johnson. Boys ' team members were Coach Johnson, Chris Shad- dix, Tim Rice, Shane White, Sean Legrone, Charles Callaway, Steve Burgett, Bobby Nabors, Mike Grubbs, John Sharretts, Trey Koons, Charlie Gates, Jeff Saw- Steve Burgett shows off his hurdle jumping ability as other contestants watch. JMi ir tt ' Junior High Track Team— 63

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Young Tennis Team Gains Experience for the Future The girls tennis team, under the direc- tion of Jack Byerley, met with some close but disappointing matches. This consider- ably young team, the only returning player was Bo Ard, played in the District tourna- ment in Mobile with high hopes but failed to advance to the second round. Neverthe- less, by being such a young team, they can only improve with experience. The boys tennis team also had a rough season. The majority of players were Junior High and tenth grade boys who lacked ex- perience on the court. However, these boys gave it their best shot and will be remem- bered for their aggressive playing. Team members: Kim Starling, Pam MIckleson, Melis- sa Wilson, Rhonda Lakip, Laura Wilcox, and Steph- anie Nelson. David Campbe ll really packs a wallop in his swing. Rhonda Lakip concentrates while serving the ball. Showing off his baseline techniques, Mark Taylor re- turns the ball. 62 — Tennis Team

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They ' re Off and Running — Varsity Track The track team had its best season. They came in first in the county meet and second in the county championship toward the end of the season. At the Royal Relays in Flor- ida, ten teams competed with over four hundred athletes. Ted Haynes set a record in the 880, and the team finished third over- all. The team ' s third place finish at the sec- tional meet won the opportunity to partici- pate at State. Malissa Wise became the first athlete from Robertsdale to win a med- al at the state level. Alonzo Smith and Ted Haynes also won medals. Alonzo in the 1 10 High Hurdles and 300 Intermediate Hur- dles and Ted with a second place finish in the 880. The team finished fifth overall. Ted Haynes and Pam Hinton have not lost a long distance race in the county over the last two years. liAi ' ' .;.. ' ,;■ iS.;