Campbell High School - Panthera Yearbook (Smyrna, GA)

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oys Tenni lt's Great! - Jimmy Pitts think that we should have an excel- lent year! We lost Keith Nix, but l hope that Brad Day will fill Keith's spot, commented Coach John Everson. With the strong playing experience of Todd Baird, Preston Howard, Keith Ba- con, Thad Baird, and Jimmy Pitts, the team was a tough opponent to their chal- lengers. We have a good chance of winning the region this year. We have all but one of our starters returning, stated Keith Bacon. The boys spent many hours per- fecting their game. Many were found practicing during the weekends on their own time. Challenge Matches were held during after school practice. These were matches held in order to determine which player would start at the next match. My quickness helped me to gain a starting position, commented Jimmy Pitts, Although, my backhand volley was definitely a major weakness in my game. Although the boys' season started off a little later than usual, due to the illness of their coach, the season endedvwithout further complications. :Xt 0 6450199 HF -3? it :ft i Y U 7 P U i K 2 1... .5 'A O 5 f During a February practice, Jimmy Pitts awaits his fellow team-mate 's serve in a challenge match. After Brad Da y's successful return, Todd Baird moves into position and makes a cross-court shot. ' Mot 9 f f ahfdwv und - ,,,f,,.,4,,,.wW,,0,.., I . vd . ig MW -:Yugi 4-A9362 .Ag Q3 f 7 ' y. 'if' V ., M. 4' . iyi aww' . Q

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- THC A Test Of Endurance pring marked the months of new beginnings. One such beginning was the start of another test of endurance - track season. The participants, howeven started conditioning long before the April show- ers began. The girls and boys both start- ed stretching, running bleachers, and per- fecting strides in February. Michelle John- son explained the format of a practice, The workout depends on which event you're participating in. Track demanded good conditioning, a willingness to work, mental preparedness, and extreme dedication. A soccer player put the track experience into perspective. Ken Carter stated There's only one practice that's tougher than soccer and that's track. They run all over the place. Track, like many sports, required prep- aration not only in a physical sense but also in a mental sense. Most of the com- petitors had to psych themselves up be- fore a meet. For some runners, this be- came a normal ritual. Jeff Jardine, an ex- perienced hurdler, described his thoughts before a meet. l just try to relax and think about the race. l just think to myself said Theresa Schlink, who runs the mile and two-mile. lt's all a game of following your opponent until the very last and then passing them. lt'll blow their mind! Whether it was just cutting their time in the mile or going all the way to state, individuals set goals, which they intended to accomplish before the season's end. Donna Rodgers stated her goals, l just try to make myself a better runner. l run so l can improve on me. A mixture of experienced and inexperi- enced was instructed by Mr. Randy Crump and Mr. Alan Nicely who coached the girls and boys, respectively. Coach Crump commented on the sport itself lt's refreshing to see a sport where a kid's success depends on what he's done individually. Each group had success as a team and as individuals. Members of the girls' track team included' Laurie Abner, Diane Brown, Tracy Brown, Rhonda Coker, Elaine Hambrick, Jenni Henderson, Donna Rodgers, Allison Wright, Page Combes, Judy Fulcher, Rosa- lyn James, Michelle Johnson, Lynda Lee, Teresa Schlink, Kathy Blankenship, Liz Burgen Gina Cruz, Tanya Fuhr, Tonya Gant, Shannon Hambrick, Kia Howard Cathy Hutchenson, Natalie Norton, Tammy Parks, Kristy Pendergrass, Mary Ransom, Dawnee Sabbarese, Sabrina Willis, Shari Bernecky, Marga- ret Gibbs, Lynn Pearson, Heather Peterson, Tonya Whitener, and coachg Mr, Randy Crump. Members of the boys' track team included: Eddie Whitener, Mike Shaw Sean Fannon, Travis Cope- land, Steve Rakestraw Rodney Kelly, Troy McClel- lan, Tim Stancil Mike Ballew, Charles Whitener, 77m Brown, Trey Ruff Mike Waters, Chris Millen Bernard Morrison, Loren Mott, Greg Steely, Scottie Newton, Eric Krause, Wendell Kemp, Bob Coopen Leonard Vest, Steve Smyly, Mark Porter, Keith Hildebrandt, Steve Barrett, Robbie Barnes, Kyle Jones, Jay Wor- ley, Marvin Spears, Garry Decker, John Boyes, Joe Thompson, Eric Malone, Matt Tener, Junior Robin- son, Bonner Woodard, Brad Nye, Greg Cochran, Jeff Jardine, C.J. Johns, Tim Baker, and coachg Mr. Alan Nicely. Running the first laps of a long practice, Keith Hildebrandt and Tim Brown warm up before taking on the loop. Part of Sabrina Willis', Kia Howard's, and Gina Cruz's practice is sprints. Track 72

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7 1 Demonstrating her shows her playing talents. N . C fiwbf' gl, if g wif'-r - A X is lsffigfzai fy H 114 Q. Practicing on her swing, Bettie Lue Alexander follows through. Lots of Fun! - Boo e ha ve a very strong team with a lot of ninth graders who have plenty of playing experience, commented Miss Charlotte Eichholz the team 's coach. The team also consisted of many strong returning players such as Holly Cater, Bettie Lue Alexander, Eliza- beth Jones, Kary Kauffmann, and Su- zanne Smith. Cooperation and practice helped us become a formidable opponent, stated veteran playen EliZabeth Jones. The girls practiced three days a week, two hours a day. Holly Cater said, We should have a successful year, but it will take a lot of hard work. With plenty of cooperation and dedication, the girls made up a tough team.- To prepare to meet their opponents, the girls continuously worked to improve their skills. Suzanne Smith commented l need to spend more time working on im- proving my backhandf' To Kary Kauff- mann, her serve was her weakness. l have a hard time completing my serve, she stated. Bettie Lue Alexander or Boo , as her teammates called her, summed things up when she stated Even though it was a lot of hard work and practice, it was a lot of fun. irls Tennis - -