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

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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

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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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A LITTLE SUN? DON ' T MIND IF I DO. Natalie Osment takes a well deserved break at the Regional Track Meet after winning the two-mile run. Burning Up The Tracks Although the track team moved from AAA to AAAA this year, they have had a great season. To finish the year, Natalie Osment had an impres- sive first place finish in the two-mile run to lead the girl’s team to a very third place at the Regional track meet. The boy ' s team finished a promising sev- enth. Discus thrower and shot putter Averil Miles looks back on the year with fond memories, “Our team has reached new heights this year because of the leadership and great coaching staff. They have pulled together a com- radery between the teammates that has made a real threat in Track and Field. While lacking pole vault, javelin, and high and long jumpers, the team is op- timistic that those positions will be filled in the future and the program will become stronger every year. ROUND AND ROUND HE GOES . . Averil Miles hurls his discus al the Regional Track meet. Avertf also competed in shot put. TRACK TEAM MEMBERS are left to right (standing) Mark Smith, Vincent Nelson, Kenneth Black, Chris EXPRESSION ON MV FACE? WHAT Wilkes. Averil Miles. Barry Taylor, Gerala Brooks. Brian Willey. (kneeling) Chris Miller. Yuronda Richardson, EXPRESSION ON MY FACE? Toyoka Hali warms Shelley Coole, Desha Egans, Sarah Eason. Yalonda Mauldin, Kirk Pickett. (sitting) Jennifer Wilson, Monica up before a track meet. No pain, no gain. Horton, Toyoka Hali, Natalie Osment. Tarsha Henry, Claudia Evans. SPORTSMAN ' S PARADISE