San Gorgonio High School - Summit Yearbook (San Bernardino, CA)

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Left: Wendy West is busy on the weekends preparing her bike for upcoming competitions. Above: Looking for an opening, Erica Sams throws in the ball during a JV basketball game During other seasons she plays sports such as Softball for the City of San Bernardino, and basketball for the Norton Youth Center. Below: Dave Vangsness practices long hours for tennis and is unable to participate in other sports during the spring season. Junior, Wendy West didn ' t participate in school activities, she was too busy getting Iff ' . j£ ' Mt ready for the upcoming Outlaw ATC riding season. Outlaw ATC riding was a form of motocross. Wendy had been riding for seven yeras, though this was her first year riding com- petitively. She said, I grew up on motor- 11 cycles. My dad raced sand drags (jeeps), and he just got me started me on a bike. i, 4tj Her first coach was her dad. Now she just mMB works out practicing on how and when to Ut Bfi» shift her weight and some racing tech «K1 niques. Wendy owns her own bike, a 185 S, B B C 1983 ATC. Xv | Wendy practices every chance she gets in H a field by her house, which is where many ■ ■ ■ ' • ' , J r other motocross riders go to practice. She competes in IMS, Orange Show, Corona, and many other places in Northern California. - 53fe c». The unique thing about Wendy ' s riding in the Outlaw ATC events is she is the only girl. The guys really don ' t treat me any dif- ferently. They just look at me as another person to compete against, replied Wendy. Wendy hopes to continue her riding for many years and hopes to go on to other classes of riding. •■A . sports 189

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Off campus, students compete in other sports

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Every year San Qorgonio is honored with many different and special athletes. These accomplished athletes have lettered three or four years in a single sport, and have earned the right to wear a white letter after the third year of that sport. Many of the athletes may even earn white letters in more than one sport. Four year lettermen receive a specia certificate for their accomplishments. In fall sports, football was the most popular, boasting lettermen Perry Amador and Robert Prince. The girls tennis ran held overall record of 11-4 with the efforts of three year letter holders, Janet Hobbs and Annette Herzberg. On the court, throughout the season, the pair were doubles partners. Another fall sport, water polo, named Frank Havermann as a letterman and as most valuable player. Michelle Niday earned a white letter for her participation on the volleyball team. During the winter months, basketball both boys ' and girls ' , attracted the most attention. The determination of letterman Marvin Cash helped the team reach the quarter finals in CIF. Senior Joyce Jackson received a white letter for the girls ' basketball team. Soccer, another winter sport that faired well, had lettermen Gary Florin and Rex Hollifield as team members. They took third in the Citrus Belt League and also went CIF. In the pools, swimmers Annette Herzberg, Theresa Senn, Jennifer Craig, and Frank Havemann were awarded three and four year letters. Diver Keith Adams was another athlete who sported a white letter. Mike Houser aided the wrestling team during their season as he too earned the position. Spring sports experienced a cut with the omission of badminton and $ golf. The baseball team listed I members Roland Acevedo and Perry Amador as their lettermen. Key players on the girls ' Softball team who earned letters were Tracy Webber, Denise Gillette, and Lorrie Chaney A year-round activity, leadership also gave students the right to white letters. Seniors Margie Robles, for flags, and Heather Shulte, for cheerleading, were awarded for their spirit. Football letterman Robert Prince commented, It is really exciting when your coach hands you that letter. Above right: After receiving a letter, most lettermen purchase jackets Jackets range from just a name on the back to elaborate artwork as that worn by Brian Webb. Right: Marvin Cash is the first four year letterman in the history of San G to receive a black letter in basketball Athletes earn black and white letters