Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

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3 4 Aqua Jocks The never ending battle for victory! Who else would handle it well then the Sheridan High School’s, one and only. Boy's Swim team! The fearless Team Captain, Jim Benepe helped unite the team along with Coach Kirk as they strive for the glorifing goal of VICTORY! Although the glory of winning sounds good, it takes training and a great output of dedication. These dedicated young men come to practice at the time that most students are still in bed. they arrive at 6:30 a.m., to practice in the cold uninviting water. After school from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. they meet again to swim, lift weights and train. All together it is estimated that they swim 10 miles a day! Five days a week and sometimes more. Making their big SPLASH in the 80-81 year the Swim Team won 15 meets with only a loss of 4. The team won the Lander Relays, took second in the Cheyenne Invitations, and First Place here at the Sheridan Invitationals. The team also won second at State. As Coach Kirk feels. It was great to have such a high ranking in the State. After loosing 7 All Stater's last year, the team did remarkable in staying in the high ranks. The second State Champs who won the 200 yard Medley Relay were, Tom Hudson, Jim Benepe, Bruce Johnson and Dave Brisch. At the 100 yard Breast Stroke, the winner, Jim Benepe. In all. the team did a terrific job! We now look towards the New Age of the Aqua Jocks! I. Immediate front: Tom Hudson takes the head start. 2. Bob Hancock pauses for a picture. 3. Swim Team Group Picture, Left to right. Mike Hancock: Buffalo. Tony Sonderby, Doug Irion. Matt Jones. Todd Lauf, Jim Benepe - Team Captain. Chuck Shelden. Tom Hudson. Joe Hammer. Dave Brisch. John Rawlings, Dave Alden. Bob Hancock. Buffalo. Bruce Johnson, and Jim Alden. Team members not pictured: Joey Montgomery and Mark Benepe. 4. Joey Montgomery takes a dive. Move 29

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GYMNASTICS The Girls’ Gymnastics team improved during the 1980-81 season. Coach Treacy did a fine job working with his team; they practiced one day a week before school, some weekends before meets, and every day after school. The Junior-Varsity team looked very promising, and took second place in a couple of meets. At State the whole team placed fourth; unfortunately, in January, Penny Hamilton, a varsity member, hyper-extended her elbow and could not compete at state. Perry Stohrer was out with an injured leg. Only two freshmen were on the varsity team during the season. The graduate Seniors were Penny Hamilton and Kristi Hamilton, who both competed in all four areas; bars. beam, vault, and floor. I. Front row: Peri Stohrer. Chris Fox. Kristi Flamilton. Michelle Bruyette. Chris Dettmers. Second row: Lori See. Brenda Brendefur, Tammy Golden. Penny Flamilton. Karyn Halikton. Renee Bristol. Third row- Anne Marie Carpenter. Michelle Lansing. Sara Melgrin. Fourth row: Jill Booth. Dawn Olson. Terri O’Dell. Laurie Flail. Heidi Gill. 2. Karyn Flamilton defies Newton’s law of gravity. 3. Brenda Brendefur Nadia eat your heart out. 4. Heidi Gill reaches out for perfection. 5. Brenda Brendefur captures the admiration of three spectators. 6. Heidi Gill falls 3 with grace. 30 Move