University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Left: Still floating on air from last years NCAA Championship, Rhonda Windham looks to- ward the future. Below: Tim Pawsat warms up before the Pac-10 singles and doubles championships, in the Ojai Valley. Opening 15

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Take a look at Heritage Hall. The first trophies on display are the four Heisman ' s won by Mike Garrett, O.J. Simpson, Charles White and Marcus Allen. But take another look. What else do you see? To the left are trophies represent- ing Swimming and Diving Cham- pionships, Women ' s Volleyball Championships, the USC Heritage Invitational Golf and Tennis tourna- ment, and an NCAA Baseball Team Championship. Glance to the right. There are even more trophies representing USC in Rowing, West Coast Relays, and National Football Conference Championships. Straight behind the Heisman Trophies is the James Sulli- van Award given to Swimmer John Naber. Displayed on the wall to the left are pictures of past Olympic ath- letes: Sammy Lee, Clarence Bust- er Crabbe, and Michelle Ford. USC is ric h in athletic heritage, boasting championships in virtually every sport. The mystique surround- ing the athleticism continues to flourish under the managerial reign of new Athletic Director Mike McGee, and the many gifted coaches and trainers. USC takes pride in producing some of the finest athletic minds in the country. The talent seems to pour out freely from all divisions, as the different teams appear to have many, maybe even a surplus, of gift- ed athletes. Where would Men ' s Tennis be without Stan Smith? Women ' s Basketball without Cheryl Miller? Baseball without Tom Seaver? Athletes are not born into their positions, though. Well-coordinated practices, however grueling or tor- tuous they may be, mold the athlete into a member of his or her Trojan squad. It is through both practices and games that pride is taken in be- ing called Trojans. But it needs to be remembered that the talent does not stop on the gridiron. More than one sport ' s tro- phies line the walls in Heritage Hail. It is a brilliant sports program that qualifies USC to have one of the most successful athletic depart- ments in the world. by Ruth Ruiz Photo by Tim Zigrang Photo by Brigid Dowd Top: All-American goalie Eric Davison blocks another shot against UCLA. Above: Shortstop Jim Wilkey signals to catcher Jack Del Rio that he ' s home free. 14 Opening

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Photoessay by Greeks and Organizations Editor, Eleanor Hoppe Photos by Tom Yi Photo by Florence Guer 16 Opening