Santa Rita High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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P Gymnast Debbie Connolly practices her routine jumps. V Monica Gomez works on vaulring C' ,, lvl' v - K . 4-a.+,, .gp V m'. 42 ,, 'yr yea, . ,,. x , . 1 . exercises at practice. ,N is , Q 4 .S , Q tif-Q Girls Gymnastics-Front row: Tina Kirstein, Monica Gomez, Debbie Connollyg Second row: Lisa Badalucco, Mary Kammeyer, Donna Holzman, Paige McCollum, Cheryl Martin, Audrey Zunigag Third row: Laura Stipp, Carla Calles, Terri Soaman, Lisa McDaniel, Tammy Garmen, Sherrie Mutislco, Christie Smithg Back row: Coach Aufderheidi, Yolanda Chavez, Sabrina Stardevant, Tanya Stardevant, Sherry Chavez, Robin Rossulennifer Denamur. P Mary Kammeyer skillfully demonstrates a side aerial. 2 5 6 Design: Sabrina 84 Tanya Stardevant Copy: Lori Verhulst Photosjohn Davis

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4 During practice,junior Donny Allen anxiously follows a shot hoping for par. Golf-Front Row: jeff Diederichs, Marty Kilhullen, john Foxworthy, Ernie Sitvasg Second Row:jeff Malm, Mike Linn, Michael Meyer, David Forakerg Back Row: Coach Norm Bishop, Roger Giorgi, Chris Pfefferg Not Pictured: Donny Allen, Darren Dodson, Tony Martinez, Lance Peterson. 57. A Ernie Sitvas displays good form while teeing off at Randolph North 4-Iunior Darren Dodson shows great concentration and form during practice GOLF 235

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utsy Gymnasts, Competitive .... ,NX I-X Q-' S iscipline, confidence, poise, leadership, team pride, self pride and goal setting were a few of the characteristics that Girls' Gymnastics Coach joan Aufderheide felt were important to make the strongest individuals for S.R.'s gym- nastics team. To have a good team you need peo- ple who are patient, and eager to learn new things. Being a good gymnast doesn't happen overnight. Guts are one of the most important things a team needs, and without it we wouldn't have a team, stated Senior Debra Connolly. Talent, dedication, and persistence were important characteristics that Audrey Zuniga felt were needed for a good competitive team. Aufderheide loved coaching the girls, and felt that last year could have been their best season. Previous years' teams were much more experienced, but I ex- pect us to be strong this year, added Senior Tina Kirstein. Aufderheide thought that the six freshmen on the team were good all around workers. They are showing some encouraging improvement. When asked why she joined the gymnastics team Tina Kirs- tein stated, The thrill is just so intense as I move from bar to bar. It's like risk- ing my life as I let go of one of the bars. Practices consisted of two and a half hours of hard work and guts , Monday through Friday. Competitions were held at various Tucson high schools at 7 P.M. on chosen nights. Nervousness and the hopes of doing well make com- petition very exciting and nerve rack- ing, stated Monica Gomez. Feeling they accomplished something was what A Audrey Zuniga does a front handspring off the vault during practice. A Monica Gomez perfects a back tuck A for future competition. the girls liked after a meet. Opp. CDO! GIRLS' GYMNASTICS 237