Bozeman High School - Aerie Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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Ul11Pklh UShBl'S There are many myths about today's pumpkin pushers, or basketball players. They are 11 feet, 7 inches tall, wear size 15 shoes, wander around with a zombie look in their eye, and when not on the basketball court, appear to have basketballs attached to each hand. The 1981 Bozeman Hawk basketball team proved that the old myths about pumpkin pushers are not necessarily true. With Mickey Speck's towering heighth of S-8 and 6-3 Steve Kirchhoff teaming for the high and low of the team, the Hawks proved to be a short team compared to their opponents. Proving that quality, not quantity is what counts, the Hawks overcome their height disadvantage with quickness and sure-shot shooting. Some say however, that the sp1r1t of the crowd lacked Many letters and comments were presented mvolvmg this subject Dispelllng this lack of spirit myth the stands were student filled during both divisionals and state cheering screaming and competing for dominance with other fans This proved to not only our peers but to other schools that WE LOVE OUR HAWKSV' 1 Ah schweet heart Coach Doug Fullerton does his impression of feelings toward the win against Billings West at dlVlSlOI13lS 3 Gatorade quench Senior Scott Arneson take a break to quench his fhlrSt 4 Hey, lm gonna run rings around you Senior Mickey Speck out manuevers his opponent 5 Hey, hey whata say Steve Kirchhoff seems to enjoy what he s doing 6 Pump lt Pom! Senior Don Pomeroy shows off his shooting ability Fields. 2. Hawk Power -.Sophomore Mark Hoffman shows his ' 9 - - . . 98! Basketball

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Mashin' Thrashin Wrestling an exercise or sport subject to special rules in whlch two people struggle hand to hand each striving to throw the other to the mat A simple Webster s definition doesn t glve a clue to what wrestling really means to Its 24 partlcipants the Hawk wrestling team Sweatlng bodies and aching muscles can not be described in words alone Beginning practice in November the team conditions and drills continuously Despite this constant activity some of the lower weight grapplers find it necessary to diet before a match If these pounds still prevall at weigh ln last minute stair running or sittmg in a sauna usually drop enough of the extra poundage to qualify Due to the unjustified myths noses are crmkled and visions of monsterous muscles are related to wrestlers When a person looks behind the mtense physlcality of the sport display of quickness skill and techmque becomes evident as mandatory factors of wrestling Although wrestling is a one on one sport each wrestler is supported by the entire team m his defeats and accomplishments .. . . . . ' n v v . . , .. , . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . ' 9 .. . . . . . .. . . 9 . . . . . . . . . .. . 'y . . . . . .. 9 . 1 . . . . . 9 . . . - 1 . l. No sweat- Todd Wiley pins his opponent with little effort. 2. Say uncle - A Hellgate wrestler falls under Jeff Meyer's power. 3. Agony - During the Red-Black intersquad, Todd Evenson fights for a reversal. 4. Practice makes perfect - Perfecting their moves, Hawk grapplers prepare for an upcoming tourney. 5. Ohhhh, my fact - Grinding his opponents face into the mat, Mitch Thompson puts on the moves. 6. Get the job done - Coach Bill Townsend gives advice to Joel Maroney between matches. Wrmwiling W

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