Ashbrook High School - Leaves of Green Yearbook (Gastonia, NC)

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Front rovy: Susan Moss, Lynn Rauschenberger, Karen Malone, Lynn Cardin, Darnell larrett. Second row: Maggie Will, Leigh Jenkins, Lisa Walsh, Angela Rice, Robin Pratt, Patricia Whitworth, Linda McCoy. Third row: Kathy Norcross, Wanda Mitchell, Debra lackson, Pam Patterson, Faye Pressley, Coach Gary Evans. Not pictured: Kris Angelo, Anna Moree. ,K',w augem Af A ,waxy L ,759 R' :itil Q 7 it is we ici ? 'fl Sophomore Marcie Gosine practices hard with the hope that her cross-country experience will help her with track in the spring. Kris Angelo forcefully hands anchor leg, Lynn Rauschenberger, the baton in the 400 meter re- lay. 176! Sports .:.a WWW we aff Kathy Norcross practices hard in order to be her time for the upcoming meet.

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FORE + TWU The life of a llreal swinger is not what it is made up to be. The average golfer wakes up at the crack of dawn to head out to the greens. If he is up to par he will attempt 18 holes. After signing in, he looks around the pro shop. He buys some new golf balls and tees. Then he sees some shiny golf shoes that he decides to splurge and buy. Discovering he is now Hin the hole his match gets off to a bad start. He hits two of his new balls in the woods. Going to the next hole, he breaks the straps on his golf bag, and he has to carry the bag in his arms the rest of the way. When the wind starts blowing his ball curves right into a sand trap. Now he is really teed-off . For the senior Ashbrook golfers, life consists of Zoological phenomenon such as birdies and eagles, and geographical hazards, such as sand traps and Uthe rough. But is this sport of edging a little white ball towards its much-sought-after destination, the black hole, really worth venturing the perils of a quick nine holes ? Mike Taylor observes as Chett Chesnutt demon- strates his driving form, we ti . A-ssywwz.. , Q ew, rwg:.i',fi.g3,,a, N we 'aff' Ng-gy. also . Q N ' -. ws.. W 1, N X. ti 1 1 s T 'QE Exg S' - tt In . V mv A -2 . lg '97T?'r tt ks Y Na .f ... Qs 1 Scotty Denton displays his skill in getting out of a difficult Mike Taylor spends another sunny day practic- SlfUaUOVl- ing his putt on the greens, , x .. Sportsfl75

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'iv 4, ai! 5713 x5HURaq. 0 I ,M 552 .Z ,,a 2 . 1 4 '. i f . -, lch Evans gives Leigh lenkins and Lynn Raus- nberger a serious pep talk before their nt, the 800 meter run. With quick speed, Debra Iackson and Patricia Whitworth soar over the 200 meter hurdles. Dedication Pays Off In recent years, the number of women who participate in sports has increased. Gradually, more and more girls are becom- ing involved in sports. Whether it is basket- ball, or track, girls' sports are attracting a great deal of attention. lt may not seem difficult to be a competi- tor in any sports event, but those who do participate know the real meaning of athlet- ics. lt is not only the hard practices and dedication to the team, but the tight sched- ule that one must keep. The time spent out of season is important also. Track events know no season. In order for a runner to have successful meets, she must practice constantly. As in all other sports, track must be an activity that one enjoys. A participant must be willing to give tremendous effort and determination. As girls' track coach Cary Evans often says, UStrive for self-improve- ment, before you strive to win. Ashbrook had various outstanding run- ners in the 1982 season. Patricia Whitworth, voted most valuable runner, went on to win sectional and state titles in the 200 hurdles and the 200 dash. Kathy Norcross seta new county record in the 2-mile and was chosen most valuable in the county. With more girls running track, Ash- brook's program will become even more successful in the future. via Q X ,,. a ci ct ct Sportsf'I77