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

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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

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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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■p Vanity Sivimmitig Mermen Dive Into Hectic Schedule of Events I ' hr Varsity squad was extremely young and talented, said Coach Mike Maurry. They weren ' t even half wa through the swim season, before they had already broken all but four of the Varsity rec- ords. All but one of the squad will be back next year. Leading the Varsity were Rick Brumfield, sophomore, 200 and 400 freestyler; Larry Off en- stein, sophomore, 100 breaststroker; Steve Hinch, junior, 200 individual medley and 100 backstroker; John Pitzcr, junior, 50 and 100 freestyler; and Gor- don Clements, freshman, 100 butterflyer and free- stvler. Varsity members are (first row) Coach Maurry, R. Yamamoto, P. Yamamoto, D. Murata; (second row) J. Pitzcr, G. Wilson, G. Cle- ments, S. Hinch: (third row) R. Brumfield, L. Offenstein, B. Mangels, D. Drake, D. Fitzpatrick. With the grace and style of professional swimmers, Falcon frogmen compete against themselves for record-breaking times. I Varsity swimmers Bruce Mangels ant! Ric k liiunifirlii .11 to a first and third in their event. lughl as thcv leave their marks