Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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J.V. Footballers Show Improvement “We improved a great deal during the course of the season,” opened new J.V. Football coach Ron Svenson. “The players displayed much enthusiasm and showed marked improvement in their individual skills.” Mr. Pete Forgey was an excellent coach who volunteered his services toward the improvement of the team. The team members showed their appreciation by presenting him with a commemerative plaque at the Fall Awards Assembly. Forgey, for the most part, worked with the linemen and set up “dummy” defenses for Coach Svenson and his offense to scrimmage against. “I enjoyed being an assistant to Mr. Svenson,” said Forgey. Dale Mueller, Co-Most Valuable Player and leading scorer with 26 points cited, “I really enjoyed being coached by Mr. Svenson.” Junior back Roger Andrus led the team in rushing yards and was presented with Co-MVP honors along with Mueller. Recipients of Most Improved Players Awards were Troy Ostrander and Jody Riley, both of whom are freshmen. “I enjoyed coaching these boys and am looking forward to working with many of them again next year,” said Svenson. 1. Scott Grady sprints for a touchdown. 2. Dale Mueller is escorted from field after being shaken up. Team Picture-Back Row: Doug Schaumburg, Mike Justice, Scott Krieger, Joe Fennell, Darin Krieger, Roger Christenson, Benny Cutright, Bill Hall, Wayne Rondo, Pat Shipley. 2nd Row: Coach Forgey, Pat Ray, Steve Bruce, Bill Camirand, Troy Ostrander, Shon Couch, Rick Grady, Roger Lindsley, Les Osbourne, Coach Svenson. Front Row: Marty Berge, Tony Shirley, Frank Steele, Jody Riley, Roger Andrus, Bruce Carter, Dale Mueller, Dwayne Zadow, Scott Grady, Ken Hostetler. J.V. Football 1981-82 OPPONENT US THEM Knappa 8 0 Jewell 28 20 Neah-Kah-Nie 0 34 Cathalamet 0 14 Warrenton 8 18 Neah-Kah-Nie 18 24 Cathalamet 12 14 I 2 22 J.V. Football

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 2 l-(Top Row) Coach Mel Nice, Steve Taylor, Shane Cutright, Thorgen Brown, Brad Gardner, Jerry Budge, Steve Grady, Coach Terry Nimz. (2nd Row) Managers Jared and Jason Nice, Doyle Dunaway, Dave Kleinman, Charles DuVall, Joe Richardson, Mark McDonald, Stuart Harkson, Lonnie Dennis. (3rd Row) Rick Andrus, Larry Rider, Jay Clark, Ross Bellingham, Eric Wilcoxen, John Laughlin, Joe Budge, Jim Westbrook. 2-Coach Nice anticipates getting the ball back, as Nimz watches the defense make stand. 3-Senior Steve Grady breaks into the open field against Portland Christian. Opposite Page: 1-Brad Gardner follows blockers for a substantial gain. 2-The Logger option play is lead perfectly by Eric Wilcoxen. 3-Stuart Harkson simply out runs the defense. Varsity Football 21

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Cross Country Another Super Year The Cross Country program was successful as usual this year with the V.H.S. girls taking 1st at district and 5th at state. All Top five runners were freshmen and sophomores, and with this talent, the program should be very strong the next several years. The most outstanding, and lead, runner all year was Janet Lubbes. Samantha Durst and Christy Skinner, returning from last year, were among the top five runners. Kathy McDonald and Michelle Matthews (freshmen) rounded out the top five with Michelle receiving the award for the most improved during the year. April Durst (the only senior girl competitor), Liz Guerrero, and Corrie Hall were out for their first year. Jane Wohlfarth served as the manager. Three boys contributed to the program this year. Pat Dot-ter (senior), Junior Berge, and John Wohlfarth, were all out for their first year. This is the first year that any sport has been sponsored by private funding. We are thankful to the people who helped fund the Cross Country program, and feel the program should continue to be successful in the future. 4 3 1. Janet Lubbes races across finish line during cross country meet in Portland. 2. Members of Cross Country team stretch out before Glendoveer meet. 3. Jr. Berge and Pat Dotter run for improved times. 4. The Cross Country team: Back How. Pat Dotter, John Wohlfarth, Jr. Berge, Jane Wohlfarth, Michelle Matthews, Samantha Durst, Mr. Remsen. Front Row: Janet Lubbes, April Durst, Christy Skinner, Kathy McDonald, Liz Guerrero Cross Country 23