Bogalusa High School - Lumberjack Yearbook (Bogalusa, LA)

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BHS Is Getting That Point Across SE , T L. e XE. . ,,.W ,, . . , 5 -,fy way- . Y, I at In I T' L'- J, . ir? X,,! The BHS netters surprised everyone when they j7nished second in the region- al tennis tournament. Bogalusa top seed, John Porretto also quali fied for the state tournament. 94 Tennis 1... I. The 1982 Tennis Team. First Row: Scott Bailey, Annette Burns, April Page, Beth Ca- sama, Vin Knight, David Duke. Second Row: Tim Brown, Jeffery Foster, Lee Gallaspy, John Porretto, George Talbert, Lance Magee, Coach Don Williams. 2. Scott Bailey drills afore- hand cross-court. 3. Beth Casama backhands a E222-' D ..,h'..... tough shot. 4. George Talbert demonstrates his serving ability. 5. Tennis coach, Don Williams. 6. Taking it easy before a tennis match are David Duke and Vin Knight. 7. Going in for a volley is John Porretto. 8. Members ofthe tennis team pose with Coach Williams. 9. Swinging through with her backhand is Annette Burns. I 0. Senior Lance Magee tries to meet the tennis ball.

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Athletes Honored At Spring Banquet The young men and women who participate in spring sports for BHS were honored at the annual Spring Sports Award Banquet. Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks were honored in the sports of tennis, golf basketball, track and baseball. Tennis coach Don Williams led off the affair by honoring his outstand- ing netters. John Porretto was singled out for recognition for advancing to the quarterfinals of the state tennis tournament and was presented a state trophy. George T albert was presented a trophy for being the most consistent tennis player on the team. Following the tennis awards, goU coach Mike Breland honored his team, which competed in the North- shore GoU League and qualified two members for the state tournament. State trophies were presented to both David Knight and Richie Magee for their top twelve finishes in the state tourney. The Bill Wallace Memorial Trophy for dedication was presented to sophomore Brad Ready. Knight was also singled out as top medalist for the 1982 team. Coach T .A. Ricks presented awards to the Lumberjack basketball team. Orlando Lundie was singled out as 1982 Most Valuable Player for the team. Lundie also received an All- district trophy. Receiving Team Cap- tain Awards for the Jacks who had their first winning season under Coach Ricks were Louie Harris, Greg Weary and Bruce Plummer. Mike Brister was recognized for his hard work by being presented the Dedica- tion Award. The Mack Barlow Award was presented to Clay Foreman. Members of the Lady Jacks bas- ketball team were also recognized for their eforts during the season. Girls' track coach Eddie Walker presented awards to the frst ever Lady Jacks track team. Laveta Sowell, Sherri Fields, Aundrell Wil- liams, and Louise Adams received trophies for their sixth place fnish in the 1600-meter relay at the state track meet. Sowell also received a re- gional award for her second place finish in the 100-meter dash. Cap- tain Awards were presented to Karen Johnson and LouiseAdams. The team sportsmanship award went to Linda Spikes. The 1982 Daily News Olym- pian Award was presented to Adams. Sowell also received a special presen- tation for MVP. Boys' track coach Melton Harry followed Walker, and recognized his tracksters. The state champion Lum- berjack 800-meter relay team of Keithon Borwn, Albert Oatis, Rogie Magee and Richard Payne were pre- sented their state awards. Captains Oatis and Greg Weary were presented trophies for their leadership. The Mack Barlow Award for exceptional ability was presented to Rogie Ma- gee. Jimmy Williams received the Land of Sports Sportsmanship Award. Toby McSwain was honored as the Daily News Olympian Award winner for 1982. Richard Payne was recognized as the team's MVP. Robert Magee received a special award as trainer. T he final Jacks to be honored were the baseball players. Coach Alan Byrd presented the awards to the members of the 1982 Lumberjack baseball team. Curt's Athletic Shop's Dedication Award was presented to Jerry Coulon. Captain Awards went to Troy Breland and Louie Harris. Harris was also presented the Lead- ing Hitter Award, compiling a .410 average on the season. The MVP vot- ed by the team members themselves resulted in a tie. Both Lance Byrd and Louie Harris were honored. Team trainer Kerry Brown was also honored. l. Brad Ready received his goUi award from Coach Mike Breland. 2. Basketball award winners-Louie Harris, Bruce Plummer, Or- lando Lundy , Greg Weary. 3. Track award winners. Standing Coach Harry, Keithon Brown, Jimmy Williams, Toby McSwain, Ro- gie Magee. Kneeling: Richard Payne and Al- bert Oatis. 4. Tennis honors were received from John Porretto and George Talbert presented by Coach Don Williams. 5. Golfteam award win- ners Brad Ready, David Knight, and Richie Magee. 6. Aundrell Williams and Rogie Ma- gee show off their newly acquired trophies. 7. Baseball honors were received by Louie Harris, Bruce Plummer, Troy Breland, and Lance Byrd. Nat seen are Jerry Coulon and Orlando Lundy . 96 Spring Banquet .5