Caddo Magnet High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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Softball class is on the right pitch At Magnet, Ms. Settlemire and Ms. Owen see red when casually referred to as any thing but a physicaI educa- tion teacher. And they allow no spectators or ‘‘couch potatoes” in their midst. And so it goes that there are other coaches who insist that ali hale and hearty kids PARTICIPATE. That’s how debate coach Don Belanger felt about the newly formed softball team — girls softball, no less. The fast pitch team got a late start this season, but they stili boasted a 5-4 record. The team, according to fielder Shauntel Mayfield, hopes to better their record and strengthen the Lady Mustangs’ fielding. Take me out to the ball park! THE WORLD S EAVORITE SPORT is alive and well at the Magnet field. Mo peanuts or popcom, but batter Chris Howard concentrates on hitting the ball. IS THAT CASEY AT THE BAT? Mo. it looks like John Miley preparing to slap that ball out of the park. Mo matter, the Lady Mustangs profess that their form is much better.

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WORK AND NO PLAY. Senior Ursula Black is being hounded by Coach Penneywell to finish her workout. WHATTA JUMP. Saul Williams practices hard getting ready for district night. A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. Andrea Gallion catches her breath after a long hard workout. Andre Burks was a two year member of the boys ' track team. Andre ex- pressed his feelings about track. ‘Be- ing as athletic as I am and having the ability to run makes it very enjoyable,” he admitted. Andre had many admira- ble events such as the 440 meter dash, but his main concern was to win the 220 meter dash. His biggest competi¬ tor in this event was “Head”, a runner from Northwood. Andre has future desires for running in the U. S. Olympics. ‘‘It has always been a dream to run in the Olympics, but I think I would do better as a judo competitor.” Judo was another of Andre’s talents. He’s good enough to win two gold medals in the Jr. Olympics in 1984. GO!!! Yolanda Molden is motivated to get her timing down when coming out of the blocks. Mrs. Johnson, a former basketball and track coach at Shreve, has been with Caddo Magnet for four years coaching girls and boys competitive track. Although basketball and track have been good for her, she says she wouldn ' t have minded coaching soft- ball. Trying to get her team in shape was a lot of hard work for Mrs. Johnson. “It was very frustrating because of the fact that there was not proper equip- ment, such as a weight room.” But things are looking up. Mrs. Johnson felt that with ali of the disadvantages that faced them, the team looked strong, so strong that they might have a first or second place in district. Ursula Black, a four-year runner, had great potential to make the State Championship in the 100 and 200 me¬ ter dash, along with the Cross Country runners that had been to State the last three years. The teams’ main competitor this year was Mansfield High School, but they got a run for their money. TKACK • 91

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Grand Slammin ' the Penn is mightier than the sword TENNIS IS THE RACQUET! The tennis team this year followed the example of excellence that has been set for many years at Magnet. The 137 members ali worked to make our reputation as a winning team known state-wide. The achievements of Magnets ten¬ nis team have been outstanding. Last year they won the state championship and this year they are expected to do just as well, if not better. There have been ten matches this year held at Centenary, and so far Magnet is unde- feated. Regionals and State competi- tions are soon to be held, and this teams chance for success is good. Coach Valerie Monday is an impor¬ tant factor in the success of the team. Her excitement and support is shown through her smile and encouraging words. Senior and four year team member TENNIS IS A BALLI Senior varsity member Susan Burnett practices her forehand in preparing for the Regional Tournament. I MOPE IT COMES DOWN SOONI Senior Kurt TMIS TEAM IS MAKING SOME RACQUET! Kcmmerly shows off his skill and style as he Varsity team members include (sitting) Amy swings to make contact with the ball. Ratcliff. Kathryn Sale. Kathryn Winsman, Susan Burnett. Leann Planchock. Julie Hambrick. Donna Orton, Karen Carroll. (standing) Cari Millcnder. Thomas Schutz Christian Valiulis. Deidre Calle, John Rogers, TENNIS TEAM • 93 Corwyn Thomas. Brian Blade, and GeofFrey Clcveland.