Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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“Gymnastics takes a lot of hard work, Balancing on a four inch beam, Monica Franz exhibits her poise and grace unity as a team, and dedication; but I think if we keep working hard we will go a long way. ” Angi Damjanovich FRESHMEN GYMNASTICS TEAM: Row 1: Kristen Nielsen. Lori Hailing. Michelle Oliver. Pam Davis. Row 2: Marci Smith. Michelle Hudson. Vickie Chapman. Danielle Vanyzeren. Donna Soderstrom. Spinning from bar to bar, gymnasts risk injury every time they attempt a routine GYMNASTICS TEAM: Row 1: Marni Young. Sherri Forbes. Monica Franz. Pitrice Boshard. Renae Roden. Kim Milne. Row 2: Paula Peck. Debbie Ohlson. Wendy Jefferies. Jamie Practicing on the vault, gymnasts had to twirl, spin, and flip in perfect form. McMullin. Stacie Moore. Darci Bab- cock. Marji Sutherland. Row 3: Deb- bie England. Heidi Hungar. Carrie Gregory. Kim Martin. Lisa Dent. Lisa Brainich. Row 4: Angi Damjanovich. Cindy Melendez. Kelli Stringham. Su- sie Butler. Stephanie Nelson Gymnastics ■ 193

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 As graceful as a dancer and as competive as a 250 pound football player, our gymnasts were some of the best in the region. It takes alot of very well conditioned muscles, precise timing, and alot of patience to be a successful gymnast. Under the supervision of Mary Anderson, the team members spent hours prepar- ing for each meet. Before the year began the girls attended the Racqueteer club, lifting weights to build strength and stamina. Most of the girls have taken gymnastics classes and private lessons throughout their lives. It looks easy, but in reality it is one of the most dif- ficult sports to perfect. There are a variety of events that the team participated in; beam, floor exercises, bars, and the vault. Each gymnast was judged and scored indi- vidually. then the scores were compounded into a team score. The meets ranged from one on one competition with another school, to meets with several teams attending. With team captains. Marni Young and Sheri Forbes lead- ing the way. the gymnastics team tumbled their way into very high standing in region and state competitions. The region competition was held at Bingham, and after placing third in state last year, and second the two years before, the state meet was held at Alta in April. This year Alta had a fresh- man gymnastics team. The team was for freshmen who wanted to learn the ropes and prepare for competition on the varsity team in years to come. The team helps the girls per- fect and polish their skills as gymnasts, so that in the future the girls can help maintain the high ranking of the varsity team. Flying through the air gracefully and skillfully, gymnasts filled their floor routines with many exciting stunts. s' 192 ■ Gymnastics i

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s “This year’s team has more potential and ability than any team previously here at Alta. Girls basketball coach Dave McConnell was not at all surprised at the teams strength and overall success. I am really excited for the season,” commented McConnell. The varsity squad did far from letting him down. After a perfect record during the pre- season games, the team quickly pushed their way into a successful season, making them a top contender for the state championship. A lot of hard work and ex- pertise helped the team throughout the season. Talent, determination and a serious winning attitude were promi- nent features of the squad. All of their efforts made them vir- tually unbeatable, and their opponents quickly realized the determination of the squad to do more than just win the game, they also noticed the comaradery and enjoyment as the urge for teamwork devel- oped. The girls team, contrasted with the boys varsity team, did very well with very much sup- port from the studentbody. “It really is too bad that a team that has this much talent, and brings so much recognition to their school is just robbed of what they rightly deserve — a little support from their fellow students,” commented an avid follower of the girls team. Overall, their success was due to what the girls were will- ing to put forth, and they suc- ceeded without much help from the studentbody. they were willing to work against all odds and make a name for Alta in the category of girls sports. VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL: Row 1: Erin Wash. Kelli Enniss. Jenni- fer Johnson. Chris Conklin, Danette Danielson. Suzy Murri. Melissa Ker- shaw. Jackie Eyre. Row 2: Dave McConnell — coach, Karie Carter. Lori Labrum. Karen Murri. Julie Han- son. Sandra Larson. JoAnne Mc- Donald. Gineal Davidson. Wendy Smith. Roz Sims — coach