Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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1979 FROSH BASKETBALL REC ORD us OPPONENT THEM 36 Tillamook 46 53 Scappoosc 44 55 Banks 53 53 Rainier 56 45 Clatskanie 52 42 Clatskanie 52 65 Seaside 42 61 Warrcnton 32 63 Rainier 68 48 Seaside 33 67 Banks 48 67 Warrenton 58 Freshmen Show Their Stuff The coach of the freshman basketball team was Mr. Fred Klinger. This was Coach Klinger's first year teaching and coaching here at VHS, so in a way. Coach Klinger was a freshman too. Coach Klinger talked about his players, This was a most enjoyable time for me, and I really see a lot of potential in these players. There is a lot of talent that will mature these boys into fine basketball players.” Coach Klinger went on to say that they played many exciting and close games, and that he was pleased with their results. Even though, the freshman team didn't win too many of their games, (their record was seven wins and six losses) they gained one year’s experience. With this expcriccc under their bell these players will improve definitely in their future on the J.V. team and on to the Varsity team. But in the meantime, though, let's really support the freshman program because here is where great teams begin. 3 I. Rick Kricgcr specializes in jump shots. 2. John Ragner shows his ability which proves him to be an excellent outside shooter. 3. Steve Grady is the I rosh team’s high scorer and is valued for his height and aggressiveness. I RI.SHMI.N BASKI TBAl I Back Row: Tony Bartolomucci, Mickey Bruers. Joe Batty. Rick Kricgcr. Todd Shaw, Steve Grady, Joe Richardson. John Ragner. Pat Doller. Sam Mailer, f rom Tow: Coach Pred Klinger, Manager Mike Rieken.

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1979 J.V. BASKETBALL RECORD J.V. Basketball Mr. Gordon Crowston coached the J.V. team for his second year which he said he enjoyed very much. Our strength was good defense and good, scrappy guys and several that could hit the hoop. Hey guys, thank you for a very enjoyable season of basketball. Coach Crowston and his team took on some really tough “AA schools throughout the season, and their record for “AA play was twelve wins and ten losses. The J.V. team gained a lot of experience in these games that gave them the initiative to improve on their skills and do better as a team. The experience in those games went toward helping the squad do great in League play. They enjoyed taking first with a record of seven wins and only three losses. The teamwork that was displayed really encouraged the audience to believe that those boys could easily take over for the Varsity team. The J.V. program has been quite successful with preparing players to keep up the reputation of VHS. US OPI’OVENT THEM 69 Neah-Kah-Nic 59 52 Rainier 42 57 Clatskanic 50 43 Yamhill 50 57 Dayton 67 53 Yamhill 63 45 Rainier 53 49 Dayton 48 59 Neah-Kah-Nie 41 54 Warrcnton 48 57 Knappa 48 69 Corbett 60 58 PC. 49 76 Lutheran 66 51 Knappa 74 57 Warrcnton 61 82 Lutheran 72 50 Corbett 40 I. Dean Johnston's fast handling of the ball enables him to make many easy shots before the other team knows what is going on. 2. Besides being a super outside shooter. Barry East becomes a very good floorswceper. 3. Coach Crowston gives his boys encouragement during timeouts, even though timeouts arc often a rare necessity. 3 Back Row; Barry East. Reuben Gonzales. Dean Johnston. Doug Curl. Mike l.ucorc. Steve Grady. Gary Ragncr. Steve Gonzales. Bill Westbrook. Kurt Dunaway. Eront Row: Manager Darin Mcl.ean. Coach Gordon Crowston. Manager Ernie Barela. 22 BOY'S J.V. BASKETBALL

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Girl’s Basketball Girls Try Hard Girl's basketball had another challenging season. They didn't win too many of their games, but after talking with most of the girls on the team, it was found that they weren't depressed or discouraged. Instead, the girls were very optimistic. They said that they hadn’t failed, because they had given it their best. Most of the girls w ill be returning for next year; however, there were four graduating seniors on the team. They were: Tracy Carroll. Michele McDonald, Barbara O'Neil, and Diane Van Winkle. These seniors will be missed next year because of their experience and leadership. Coach Tcsdal explained that the reason lor the differentiation in skill levels was because the girls here in Vernonia never had a Junior High program; whereas, all the other schools have. Coach Tcsdal said that he was very proud of his girls because of their attitudes and their determination to never give up. He also expressed that next year will be a whole new ball game. “We will have had more experience and more knowledge of playing basketball and we will have the confidence to succeed. There were many girls who showed the promise of becoming very fine basketball players. and they will keep on trying to achieve their highest goal ... State! 1979 GIRL'S VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD us OPPO EMT THEM 23 Banks 21 11 Clatskanie 29 23 Rainier 56 19 Clatskanie 55 31 Knappa 50 20 l.utheran 32 28 Jewell 18 29 Rainier 53 36 Corbett 52 38 Knappa 68 33 Warrenton 64 16 Lutheran 58 1979 J.V. GIRL'S BASKETBALI RECORD us OPPONENT THEM 18 Rainier 28 18 Corbett 31 14 Clatskanie 29 24 Knappa 43 41 Lutheran 27 29 Rainier 27 31 Warrenton 53 28 Corbett 49 36 Knappa 39 25 Warrenton 38 34 Lutheran 32 Back Row: Manager Sonja Mink. Kjm Howard. Tracy Carroll, Kala Sword. Lana Green. Angie Rcmscn. Diane Van Winkle. Brenda Wucst. Coaches Cathy Howard, and Doug Tcsdal. Third Row: Vickie DcLcmos. Second Row: Brooke Crowston. First Row: Teresa Sharar, Dawn Bernardi, and Sheri Hivclcy. I Vickie DcLcmos is one of the (cam's boiler outside shooters. GIRLS BASKETBALL