Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Varsity Alta 26 Provo 43 Alta 36 American Fork 51 Alta 32 Judge 31 Alta 48 Jordan 39 Alta 39 Orem 69 Alta 40 Brighton 53 Alta 29 Kearns 58 Alta 33 Bingham 48 Alta 30 Orem 49 Alta 35 Granger 42 Alta 29 Brighton 42 Alta 43 Hillcrest 58 Alta 37 Bingham 64 Alta 33 HiHcrest 53 Junior Varsity Alta 10 Provo 67 Alta 19 American Fork 24 Alta 29 Judge Memorial 20 Alta 21 Jordan 29 Alta 24 Orem 69 Alta 28 Brighton 40 Alta 30 Kearns 36 Alta 41 Bmgham 33 Alta 16 Orem 64 Alta 49 Granger 36 Alta 36 Brighton 41 Alta 38 Hillcrest 45 Alta 34 Bingham 16 Alta 38 Kearns 42 Alta 28 Hillcrest 43 Girls Basketball 113 Varsity — Bow 1: Jody Corling. Janie© Stokes. Stacey Tyler Bow 2: Becky Kelson. Jacci Fitzgerald. Tena Farrimond Bow 3: Jana Crawford. Wendy McNichol. Nancy Larsen. Bonnie Pierce. Darin Brian Alta players poised and ready for cricital tip-off.

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Girls Basketball Experience More Depth From The Bench This Season V This year's girls' basketball team had more depth from the bench, and more experience. They dis- played a lot of effort and individual improvement. The most exciting and challeng- ing game was against Judge Me- morial ending in a 1 pt. victory. Per- haps the teams most disappointing time was the game played at Kearns, with Kearns soundly defeat- ing the girls. Team meetings were held Mon- day nights for going over the of- fense and defense on paper, men- tal positions on the court, and plan- ning each week's schedule prac- tice, the game, and some time for homework and a social life Much planning went into the games this year by the team and the coach. The teams participated in many outside activities. They often went to the womens collegiate basket- ball games whenever possible, and celebrated with ice cream after- wards. They also had their Mondays team meetings at a different girls house each week, with a presenta- tion of a skit by the seniors, juniors, and sophomores. This year the girls basketball team tried to get more students to attend the games, and to recognize their sport, by having Vicky Sieverts an- nounce up-coming games the night before. They also had the cheer- leaders and songleaders come out to the games to lend support. The girls' basketball team really worked hard on improving their ba- sic skills, ball handling, passing, drib- bling, and knowing their offense and defense, and where to be on the basketball court at all times. Nancy Larsen and Jeanene Mow- er stressed strength building before practice with the girls this season. Her exercise program consisted each day of running one mile, sprints and jogs for 5 miles, 500 jump ropes, and lifting weights. This program really put the girls in good shape for this year's season. Tena Farrimond and Brighton player brush fists in jump. 112 Girls Basketball Junior Varsity Row 1: Sherri Anderson. Nancy Larsen-coach, Connie Hill. Row 2: Elaine Peterson, Shawni Larsen. Terri Hott, Nancy Booth. Jeanene Mower Team and coach huddle together to plan working strategy

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Baseball Team Initiates New Diamond With Home Win Over Olympus How is our baseball team like an engaged girl? They both have new diamonds. The first game of this sea- son was played on the new baseball field. The field was not ready for last year, therefore, the games were all played away Players worked hard to get the field ready for the first game. They brought rakes from home and evened out the field to make it perfect for its premiere showing. Before the players were chosen, practices were held at six in the morning. The practices included running, batting practice, and throwing At the end of the training period, nineteen people were se- lected as team members. After the players were chosen, the practices were changed to after school. Before Christmas the team sold peppermint candy in glass contain- ers to raise money for the teams ex- penses; they were sold for $3.95. Much of the money raised was used to purchase new uniforms for the team. With new uniforms and a new baseball diamond, the team started out the season with a win over Olympus. The highlight of the game was Kenny Thompson's homerun. The long practices paid off and sparked the team's victory. Along with the team's hard work, the Bat Girls and the coaches helped out during the games. The Bat Girls kept scores, collected the bats, and the coaches gave ad- vice, and supported the team. Players anticipate their next turn to bat. 114 Baseball Row 1: Todd Wartman. Alan Walbeck. Wayne Harris. Jeff Mounteer. Mike Stoedter. Brian Thomas. Glen Walbeck. Brad Fmdlay. Row 2: Dave Jarvis. Scott McMaster. Skeeter Mikesell. Bruce Roden. Terry Gale. Ken Thompson. Brad Walbeck. Pat Day, Carl Hansen. Blair Johnson