Brawley High School - La Ocotilla Yearbook (Brawley, CA)

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'O of 5s ,pt 095 lffo' i ,Q 'is r 'Q , .v 2 O 'Qs : Q' 'S 9 S ,'o'o'o9 - 00 49 1,O.O,Q- 955 QQ' . - , x ,g ,Q y X J Mwbv Q w f-.xi !,..m-W.-wmv Wwmumw wmmw ,W Wu' Front row. left to right: Stephanie Wright, Lorraine Hernandez, Kathy Veysey. Chrissy Decker Back row: Coach Robert Bliss, Sandy Tam, Erica Cook, Vickie Blankenship, Kristen Gibbs, Jennifer Slater, David Anderson, Coach Terry Shykora Above: Coach Shykora takes time to quench his summer thirst. Right: Stephanie Wright and Vicki Blankenship. Tennis .-...x 1 The B.U.H.S. Varsity Girls Tennis Team en- joyed a successful season in I986. The highlight of league play was a IO-8 victory over Indio. Led by our number one singles player, Vickie Blan- kenship, the team had an overall record of ll- 6 and a league record of 5-3, which was good for a third place and a CIF berth. Team coaches were: Mr. Terry Shykora, Mr. Robert Bliss, and Mr. Robert Gibbs. Above: Sandy and Lorraine trying to spot the ball. Below: Stephanie and Vickie enjoy the Indio match win. ii M i , iw ,, 5 be A., , , ,1 1, v 'iagfgj 'V' 1 f SVT , ,

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1 Tricia Hopkin z I2 Varsit Letters ' ,N if ,Q 3 . N '- S I fs Xt? ,te H iellfils wt llii , ,1,4 . fl ll 44 2. ,. wx U. ,:f' if I ii' M ?'-.Q-W , i':Y.ygf.t-f N22-az.. . Varsity Swimming 9 Varsity Softball IO, Il, I2 Varsity Basketball 9, IO. ll, I2 Varsity Volleyball 9, IO, ll, I2 The Love of Sports : Happiness Happiness is a goal we all strive for throughout our lives and sports is one thing that helps make that goal come closer to me. Don't get me wrong, it's not all a bed of roses . . . practice can be the pits! Some days Igo home feeling like l'm the worst athlete in the worlds but, then come game time, that feeling of excitement returns and I can never get enough playtime. Sports have always been a part of my life. Starting at the age of five, I began competing through Brawley Swim Team. From there I went on to become involved in volleyball, basketball, softball and many other sports which I tried just for the fun of it. Before that I was just a typical little tomboy following around my older brother and his friends filling in spots in their pick-up games. These childhood games and the en- couragement I received from my parents started me on the road of happiness through sports. Sports do not only bring excitement and enjoyment but in many ways athletics can also be a friend. I can recall many times when all that was keeping me from committing hari-kari was Thursday's game, and when my friends weren't there to listen to my problems, a volleyball doesn't mind being beat on for a little while. Being so involved in sports also kept me out of trouble, which may be why my parents encouraged me so much. It also helped me to find out where I fit in during the confusion of my high school years. Sports also provide the opportunity to get involved and to make a lot of good friends. Basketball was the sport which gave me the chance to know and love one very special girl - Toni Sullivan. She's gone now but at one time we were two of a kind on and off of the court. Together we terrorized other teams, argued with referees, and celebrated after good games. She made me realize that even a sport that doesn't top my favorites list can be fun and is worth all the time and effort put in just for the enjoyment of beating the pants off of another team. Its great to share that feeling with friendsl I guess what l'm trying to say is that you're missing out if you aren't involved in sports somehow. Whether it be as an athlete, cheerleader. scorekeeper, or a cheering voice in the stands, the happiness brought by the love of sports is something no one should do without. By: Tricia Hopkins FALL SPORTS BANQUET I .sf . , wixyg, all K .. .... W. 'W2.1 5 ie -LI B.U.H.S. Fall Sports Banquet The fall banquet was held on December 8, l986, at the Brawley Armory. It was a night of excitement and suspense put together for coaches, team members and their families by the dedicated members of The Athletic Boosters Club. The evening opened with a memorable invocation given by A.S.B. Vice-President Steven Parker. As the minutes passed. these athletes received the following awards: Cross-Country Academic: Jose Flores 3.3 M.V.P.: Rigo Villalobos - Most Spirited: Enrique Castillo Most Improved: Ramon Swaim Most Improved: Juan Soto Team Dedication: Monica Turner Tennis Academic: Sandy Tam M.V.P.1 Vickie Blankenship J.V. Most Improved: Tiffani Hoskins Varsity Most Improved: Kathy Veysey Most Improved: Kristen Gibbs Coaches Award: Chrissy Decker Outstanding Sportsmanship: Lorraine Hernandez Volleyball Academic: Tricia Hopkins Varsity M.V.P.f Tricia Hopkins Most Improved: Lori Hoffman Coaches Award: Corina Singh Rookie of the Year: Stacie Mckissick .l.V. M.V.P.f Tina Cook D.V.L. lst Team: Tricia Hopkins D,V.L. lst Team: Corina Singh D.V.L. 2nd Team: Shannon Faria D.V.L. 2nd Team: Camille Smith C.l.F. 2nd Team: Tricia Hopkins Football Academic: George Stone 4.6 D.V.L. lst Team - Defense: Jimmie Varsity M.V.P.: Andy Pendley H0PklI1S Varsity M,V.P,, Gem-gg Sfong D.V.L. 2nd Team - Offense: SIEVSI1 Outstanding Sportsmanship: David Brazeel Sanchgz D.V.L. 2nd Team - Offense: Andy The Bob Farrell Award: Rey Pendley' Carrillo D.V.L. 2nd Team - Offense: Jack Coaches Award: Chris Brazeel Greer Coaches Award: jack Greer D.V.L. 2nd Team - Offense: Steven J.v. M.V.P.: Luis Penida Mendoza U D.V.L. lst Team - Offense: Chris D-V'l-- Ind Team ' Defense: Chfls Brazeel Bfaleel D.V.L. Ist Team - Offense: George D-V-L Ind Team ' Defense: RPY Stone Carrillo D.V.L. ist Team - Defense: Alfred D.V.L Ind Team - Defense: Rubio George Stone The fall sport's season came to a close with many victories and losses: but no matter what - win or lose - the shining B.U.H.S. pride and spirit will never pass in the Winds of Change.

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The girls worked hard on improving their game through many afternoon practices. With individ- ual dedication, hard work, practice and self- dedication, the JV team improved as the season progressed. Although their matches were few, the team was pleased to be able to compete in or- der to prepare for what is ahead on varsity com- petition. 'rifr 'i' ...fmt Front row, left to right: Stacey Cobias, Tiffany Hoskins, Kelly Brandt Back row: Coach Robert Bliss, Anna Herrera, Martha Herrera. Lourdes Sepulveda. Cathy Rodriguez. Coach Terry Shykora Above: Kristen Gibbs and Kathy Veysey anxiously await the serve from the oppos- ing team. Belowt Laura Kieffer and Jennifer Slater S QQ-