Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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Lady Engineers Finish at 6-5 The WPI somen ' s tennis team began the 1986 season in a state of limbo. Starting out with too few players for a complete team, the entire season was in jeopardy. Undaunted, second year coach Naomi Graves assembled a team of seven dedicated players and the season was underway. Led by four returning letter winners, senior captains Christina Tondora and Jackie Hurst, and sophomore sensations Debbie Blair and Michell Dwyer, the women ' s team turned in a winning 6-5 record and participated in the MAIAW State Tournament. Debbie Blair and Michelle Dwyer, undeniably were the backbone of the team. At the 1 singles spot, Smokin ' Debbie Blair finished at 9-2, while Michelle compiled an 8-3 record playing 2 singles. These two super sophomores put together an impressive 7-4 reecord at 1 doubles. The 3rd and 4th singles, as well as 2 doubles, were played by captains Jackie Hurst and Chris Tondora. Both these seniors played superb tennis and each turned in some clutch performances during the season. Playing at New Hampshire College, Jackie turned in her finest performance of the season winning 6-2, 6-2 utilizing her strong serves and smashing overheads. While at RIC, Chris rallied against a tough opponent to win her singles match in 3 sets 7- 5, 4-6, 6-4. This individual victory won the match for WPI. The enthusiasm and dedication of both Jackie and Chris will be missed next year. New additions to the team this year included sophomore Heidi Franklin, freshman Sonja Odegard and senior Nancy Kokosa. At the 5 spot, Heidi played solid tennis throughout the year compiling a 6-4 record. Freshman Sonja The Edge Odegard played impressive tennis for a first year player at the 6 singles spot. Rounding out the squad, senior Nancy Kokosa added depth, filling in at 3 doubles and 6 singles. Overall, the ' 86 women ' s tennis team accomplished far more than was expected by Coach Graves. Although limited in size but not in spirit, Debbie, Michelle, Jackie, Chris, Heidi, Sonja, and Nancy blended their talents to put together a winning season. The experience and tennis expertise of the returning players along with the enthusiasm and determination of the first year players proved to be a successful combination for Coach Graves and her squad. 144 Women ' s Tennis

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Captain Tom Maneval concentrates on his race (below) before making his spectacular entrance into the pool (left). | j i vtF F ' nrff A p — —TH k ' j| if J 1 ¥ 4 mjl W.jS TOP ROW: Jeanette Cheetham, Kim Kuzmitski, Diane Fyrer (co-captain), Wendy Calway (co-captain), Mindy Neligon. SECOND ROW: Coach Griffith, Jennifer Tobin, Mary Helen Adaire, Erin Ryan, Kim Marques, Jennifer Lambert. Jeanette Cheetham displays her winning abilities in the but¬ terfly. Swimming 143

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BACK ROW: Debbie Blair, Sonja Odegard, Heidi Franklin, Coach Naomi Graves. FRONT: Michelle Dwyer, Christi¬ na Tondora, Jackie Hurst, Nancy Kokosa. Jackie Hurst prepares for a smashing backhand return. Women ' s Tennis 145