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

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Back: Sgt. Martino, Vil Sommerbakk, Barry LeBlanc. Casey Sanders, John Miley. Robert Morris, Cari Millender, Byron Connell Front: Jamin DePrang, Carr Scott, Allen Aufrey, Corwyn Thomas. Clay Shane, Derrick Griffin, John Rogers, Raymond Lee. Cowyn Thouiai €« £ocw, uJai Ha c itHat couldw goffiut H p ujwg fotXba K, be eve, Hat fcify expwjiMxd Ha nmqti gtidUton at Ct fiMAlt (wtui. l u e, a NePauA 99 “YEAH I SPILLED KOOL-AID ON MYSELF, YOU WANNA FIGHT ABOUT IT? John Miley and Shane Nicholson are exhausted after their hard game. YEAH, l’M THE STAR. WANNA MAKE SOMETHING OF IT? Soccer coach Sgt. Martino and his pride and joy Jamin DePrang stand on the illustrious Magnet field. SPORTSMAN S PARADISE

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In The Swing Of Things Are you “green” with envy? Are you tired of just putting around? Well. get out fhere and try out for the golf team. Being a part of this team may be a ticket to future recognition and fame. With only fifteen people competing ac- tively on the team, the gold squad is based on ability and determination. Among the top players at Magnet was star Brian Basinger, who qualified for the AAAA state tournament by shooting a very low 76 at the regional tournament. With that mark, Brian joined the top quali- fying team in the state and helped them secure that honor. Brian telis us, “I guess that it all depends on when you peak. I played good all year but I shot better than my average at regionals.” This year our team moved to AAAA competition because of the recent growth of the team. Moving up made it harder to qualify in the regional and state tourna- ments. Regardless of that fact, the team managed to become the highest qualifier in the entire state. The team came m fifth in the district. Scott LeBlanc says he is not quite so serious. When asked why he plays, he responded with a quick, “I don’t have anything better to do with my time. I’m just out to enjoy the game and improve my forearm and neck tan.” He also says he likes the game because. “I can play old men for money on the weekends.” (ABOVE) SO WHAT IF I HAVE A FUZZY THING ON MY SHOULDER! Scott LeBlanc walks to the next hole after makmg a shot that only he could have made. WE FOUND THAT WE DONT LOSE OUR BALLS AS OFTEN IF WE TRAVEL IN PACKS. Team members on their way to the next hole are Trey Gibson. Patrick Hemmings. Kevm Waguespack, Tim Ledford. Brian Krippendorf. and John Martin. (TOP) AND AWAY SHE GOES Golf team member Laurei Barber takes a practice swing at Querbes Golf Center. GOLF TEAM SWINGERS include: Brian Basinger, Scott LeBlanc. Jay Ciarvella. Mark Moore, and Calvin Horton. (middle photo) FENCING GOLF

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Kick It At the start of the year, things looked bright for the new soccer team and a spirit rally seemed to “Kick off” the sea- son on a high note. Even though the support faded throughout the season the team played with determination and a lot of heart. The final tally was a disappointing 3 wins and 12 losses, but Jamin Deprang, assistant team captain and star player, keeps an optimistic Outlook for ne xt year. “We just had a bad season because we got off to a late start,” he said philosophically. “Next year’s team will be more experienced and the incoming freshmen will, hopefully, give new blood to the team.” Part of the problem for the team was a plague of injuries. You probably noticed some of the guys hobbling around school. John Miley, who was injured in one game against Southwood, recalled, “I was on defense and a ball came at the goal. I headed it out, not realizing it was going so fast. It knocked me silly!” Byron Connell also suffered, “I went to kick the ball in the goal and someone kicked my knee- cap into my thigh. I was screaming like a wounded moose.” Sgt. Martino told of a season filled with poor turnouts and lack of enthusiasm by everyone involved.” With the promise of a new year and a new team, however, it is hard to be pessimistic with a group of guys who are looking forward to avenge themselves next season. Win or lose, the final truth is that the purpose is just to have fun. Senior Rob- ert Morris expresses it be best, “lt’s just such a great sport that it doesn’t really matter. I had a fun season. THAT LOOKS LIKE ITS GONNA HURT. Vil Sommerbakk practices his tricks at A.C. Steere. An exchange student from Norway, Vil enjoyed staying in shape by playing soccer