Smoky Hill High School - Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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.. K V, v, '11, W 4, 'LHit the ball right here, right here! , is what number one singles player Chris Gripkey seems to say during one of the many afternoon practices this year. Caught in micl-swing, Greg Fraikor, one of this year's captains, practices hard for an up-coming meet with Fairview. Rookie-of-the-year Jerome Grove strikes with his backhand during an important match with some of his fellow teammates, Tennis 197

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Tennis Turns Around John Hendrickson Ranks Fifth In State 'tIt's always a lot more fun when we win! This years boy's tennis team can only be described as fantastic. Compared to last year's 3-7 season, the team did a 180 degree turn coming out with a 7-3 season and ranking first in the Aurora City Championships. With the continued inspira- tion of the number one singles player Chris Gripkey and combined efforts of doubles team Greg Fraikor and Bill Lovejoy, the Scoreboard Smoky Hill Central 2 Smoky Hill Littleton 2 Smoky Hill Overland 5 Smoky Hill Fairview 3 Smoky Hill Mullen 3 Smoky Hill Heritage 2 Smoky Hill Gateway 1 Smoky Hill Arapahoe 6 Smoky Hill Hinkley O Smoky Hill Cherry Creek 7 1st Place Aurora City Championships 2nd District Finals 3rd Regular Season 1984-85 Varsity Boy's Tennis Row One Ifrontl Shailu Halbe, John Hendrickson, Todd Naso, Jerome Grove Row Two Karen Taylor ftrainerl, Troy Rosenow, Greg Fraikor, Dave Ehekircher, Robin Stretch ftrainerl, Row Three Mike Lampman lHead Coachl, Chris Gripkey, Bill Lovejoy, Dan Olson, Dave Whiskeyman KJV Coachl 1984-85 Junior Varsity Boy's Tennis Row One ffrontl Bryan Faulmann, Ken Flanz, Chris Jones, Nick Strane, Mike Holmes, Ben Ehrlich Row Two Scott James, Steve Kenney, Todd Holstrum, Dave Luper, Chris Doering, Shane Bernard Row Three Karen Taylor ftrainerl, Mike Lampman fHead Coachl, Scott Sungail, Chris Mimmack, Tom Sigman, Dave Whiskeyman KJV Coachl, Robin Stretch ftrainerl 196 Tennis entire team was proud. One highlight was that of John Hendrickson who went to state and ranked fifth. One player mentioned l'm surprised he didnit take state, but since he's a sophomore, he has next yearf' Another great inspiration was that of freshman sensation Jerome Grove. Coach Whiskeyman could only say this i'Though I'm only the JV coach, I know he will be one to lead this team in years to comef, S 'ilk-

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198 volleyball Girls Provide 'Best Season' Volleyball Makes State This is the best season I've had at Smoky Hill. I have never seen a team play with such mutual respect, both on and off the court, said Coach Jeannine Brown of the varsity volleyball team. With a league finish of 7-3, State was definitely within reach. The team went to the State playoffs ending with an exciting but disappointing loss to the Rocky Mountain Lobos. Defense was the Buffs specialty, with the ability to return anything with smart moves to keep their opponents busy. The team's offensive specialists were Kim Kokoska and Stephanie Wawrzyniak with Tana Nixon being the team's strong offensive player. The team's winning finish put them as the fourth place seed for state playoffs. Named for first and second team all league were Tana Nixon and Kim Kokoska along with Denise Kos and Stephanie Wawrzyniak as Honorable Mention. Perfectly executed, Stephanie Wawrzyniak passes the ball to set up for the attack. Anxiously anticipating the start of the match, the Buffs are introduced to the spectators.