Campbell High School - Panthera Yearbook (Smyrna, GA)

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NOT FOR THE GLORY From athletics l learn how to relate to others, have self-discipline, control my attitude, but most importantly, how to take constructive criticism. - Sherri Holder Why did high school students partici- pate in athletics? Was it the desire for competition, or was it the lust for fame and fortune? Senior, Tracy Brown replied I am an athlete because lenjoy competi- tion, and l like to see how my abilities compare with others. But much more than a desire was part of the high school athlete. Senior, Laurie Abner comment- ed, my parents got me into it when l was young, l like sports so much that l stayed with it. Besides, it is a good way to stay in shape. When one becomes an athlete he gives up a majority of his spare time. lt is almost impossible to hold down a job when you are an athlete, because you practice every day which leaves very little time to work, remarked Jay Worley. The average athlete had to practice a good ten hours a week. hours, and sometimes have to leave sev- enth period early, which affects my grade. Jimmy Pitts replied, if one uses his time wisely, he wouldn 't have trouble with his school work. The high school athlete is often the tar- get of much criticism. He is sometimes stereotyped as being dumb, lt is dis- heartening that most people don't realize the tremendous amount of skill and intel- lect it takes to be an athlete. There are strategies to know, plays to remember, and techniques to execute. Athletes also learn valuable personal traits on the field. Sherri Holder stated from athletics l learn how to relate to others, have self- discipline, control my attitude, but most importantly, how to take constructive criticism, Obviously, it was this serious dedica- tion which was necessary and evident But doesn't that also cut into school among the many students who made work? Sophomore, Chandra Wallace 7983-84 a mark on school sports history. said, l practice every day for about two 51 After school practices at King Springs Park are all part of a rigorous softball schedule for Sherri Cochran. By taking classes such as Analysis, Tim Brown challenges himself to excel in the classroom as well as on the track. 'f :Q Basketball provides Jimmy Pitts and Louis Caruso good physical exercise to 78 Athletes stay in good condition

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Q Htness class provides Robbie Leonhardi the perfect chance to build up without leaving school. Straining to complete his last set of reverse pushups, Terry McCormick works out for wrestling practice in the weightroom. L 20 Fitness L he tp, . 15 r Yi ,sl Ii ne .gliiwk Q ,dh AV' 153 ., ,-ms. -fvwfigiff' 1' ,-egg , 5, an it - ,, ' ' zz' ., cl . ,., , , '-rim, ' P' W