Skyline High School - Wingspread Yearbook (Longmont, CO)

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Debbie Vollmer sho ws off her balance during her floor exercise. BODDIC Eskam keeps a tight grip on the upper bar of the parallel bars. 3 , wi T.. ,f' v af? uhh Names And umbers Gymnastics l 'UUUJOLUQ I WH! miss my sembrs, I am lacking forward to next season. stated Coach Hornbmker, Gneelqv West Lanemont Loveland Fredrick Greeley Central Brighton Ft. Callins Thompson Valley Sterling District Meet 104.70 - 121.20 11.110 - 143.50 140.15 143.60 129.20 128.60 1.22.75 155.30 114.75 154.50 124.80 15280 137.30 157.25 13950 - 143.70 9th 131.70 .kg Top row: Peggy Hammill, Debbie Vollmcr, Kristi row: Head coach Melissa Hornbaker, Lori Case, Tracey Giberson, Middle raw: Renee Ealey, Dana Hcndee, Granger, Terri Paul, Paige Garrett, jill Pederson, Bobbie Eskam, Holly McGuire, Lori Reimann, Bottom Assistant coach Linda Fry. 44 Gymnastics 5-.

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Are you ready for a 5:00 a.m. swim? I LJ 1 s-4 Q I ii 23 'Vi V Au-...,. 'aff f 0'.,.,W.,z1Iu QQ. if M , , if I I fl rar. tw x Monday morning at 5:00 A.M. and we were all tucked warmly in bed - except for the members of the boys swim team, who were taking their first plunge in Centennial Pool. Early morning practices were necessary because all three high schools needed to use the pool, and since the city had swimming lessons in the afternoon, morning was the most convenient time. The team had several strong individuals who qualified for state: Sophomore Than Ham- mond, and returning state qualifier Bill Harris. Than qualified for state in the 100 Swimmer Bill Harris pauses after an early morning workout in the pool. meter breast stroke, Bill in the 50 meter free style. Said Coach Angie Adams, We swam against really tough schools. We hoped to beat Eaton, but that was all we could have hoped for as a team. Diving wasn't one of the team's biggest assets, but, I am really glad we found a coach! We had three divers which was a first since I had been at Skyline. Mike Byrd had the ability to become a real good diver. said Coach Angie Adams. In upcom- ing years, the team hopes to make diving become a bigger asset with the possibility of more divers. ,Z Bob Horvat pushes for the finish line. Brett Shllltis tries to cram in some study time at the pool. Boys Swimming 43

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Gymnasts place 9th in Conference -4 Stretch ladies stretch! It seems these words and many others like it were heard during afternoon gymnastic practices. It would seem that all the work involved would be trying, but for those few that went out for this demanding sport the rewards are worth the effort. Although the group didn't fair well in competition, placing only 9th in Conference, a few talented people managed to lead the group and reach personal goals. Terri Paul stated that, Our enthu- siasm helped us during our conditioning and practices. It carried over into meets and helped us as a team. Krisi Giberson went on to say, I think our team would have done better if we had a bit more experience and knowledge. Injuries also hampered our performances in meets. Holly McGuire concentrates for a wmnmg performance. l P School. Although injuries were the downfall of this year's team, they didn't consider the year a total loss. With three juniors and seven sophomores going out this year, the coach will have more depth as well as state qualifiers on their team. Renee Ealey, one of the team's All Arounder's was the first Falcon gymnast to qualify for state competition. When asked about going to state she ex- claimed, I was really excited, surprised and happy to go. It was a good experience and I was glad to represent Skyline. Coach Hornbaker commented on Renee's performance as well as the entire team when she said, I'm proud of the entire team, although I will miss my seniors, I am looking forward to next season, in hopes of ranking higher in Conference and State competitions. Kristi Giberson swings on the Bobbie Eskam presses up for a arallel bars to beat Longmont High straddle handstand. Sports 45