Aviation High School - Talon Yearbook (Redondo Beach, CA)

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Varsity Tennis team: (first row) B. Faurctt, P, . (i acck, R. Breeden: (seccmd lowi B. Gibson, J. Delphenick, N. Frickman, B. Taylor. Vars t), JV Tenuis Racketeers Take Dead Aim at Pioneer Title Senior Richard Breeden slams in his first ser%e against an early season opponent. Under the capable guidance of Coaches Al Hoff- man and Ken Brown, the Varsity Tennis team com- pleted a rewarding and successful season. Led by Paul Novacek, a sophomore, and Senior John Del- phenick, the racketeers proxed their ability to han- dle their rackets with the coordination of profes- sionals. Due to the departure of Coach Hoffman in March, Brown as.sumed the coaching duties of the highly spirited and championship-minded team. Mr. Ted Gossard, Principal, commented on the de- parture of Coach Al Hoffman : We regret the loss of a fine tennis coach who has proved to be a valu- able asset to the athletic department. 100

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Up Talents; Prepare for Rugged Competition P Tlic Freshman Baseball team was composed of 12 players who ha c pro ed themselves in prcxious Pony League play. They played heads up ball and were able to score runs when needed. Their record would have been an excellent one except for a few costly mistakes. It would be difficult to pick out an outstanding player since all the boys have played well and did what they were asked to do. comment- ed Coach Browning, who was in charge of preparing the freshmen for future Varsity promotion. Coach Ollie Browning ' 67- ' 68 Frosh-Soph players are (first row) R. Boyle, D. Williams, B. Butcher; (second row) J. Banach. R. Bricker, C. Wheatrroft: (third row) E. Breedlove, D. Piper, B. Wolf, C. Mauck, D. Burkholder, A. Gonzales. Coach Browning shows an effective technique in bunting to his promising Freshman team. 99

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Doug Gavel, a sophomore, makes a fine effort to save the opponent ' s slam. The 1967-68 JV Tennis team lacked racketeers who had previously played competiti e tennis. The pressure for the ' greenhorns was great, but the boys played with the zest and coinpo.sure of champions, related Coach Hoffman. As the squad was primari- ly composed of sophomores, next year should bring the Pioneer League trophy to the Falcon trophy case. With the adept ability of .John Hobbs. Tom Tcora, and Doug Gavel combined with the ener- getic attitude of fellow JV racketeers, the team often emerged victorious against hard-hitting opponents. J ' Tennis player John Hobbs eontemplates an ace as he winds up for a crucial serve. JV Tennis team: (first row) B. Smith, S. Hallburn, R. Riggs, B. Lee, T, Brenner: f second row) S. Kliner, J. Merich, A. Rockwell, J. Hobbs, T. Teora, T. Wilcock. 1 A a . . a K4- ' A J. ' , ' . A .L I . I K I ' n. . v JLV . • ( V V y V ' ' v