Central High School - Centralia Yearbook (Bay City, MI)

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To play tennis is . . . “two-love” tennis Despite a disappointing season, members of the girls’ tennis team worked well together. The tennis team had eleven players and consisted mostly of freshmen. Because the team didn’t have much competitive experience, it didn’t do as well as anticipated. Mike Walkowiak was the coach. The home games were played at Veterans’ Memorial Park. The girls’ tennis team shared many good times together and learned a lot from the experience. Senior, JoAnn Smith said, “The team was like a family. We all worked together and helped each other out. Coach Walkowiak did a great job, and I’m going to miss playing on the tennis team after I graduate.” (1) Alison Nixon, freshman, is in a deep concentration while playing in a game. (2) Freshman Kristy Busch hurries to return the ball. (3) Sophomore Lisa Michalski serves the ball in a tennis match.

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1. John Napieralski, senior, putting on the practice green before the match against Handy. 2. Alvino Galindo, senior, taking second place at Veterans Memorial Park on River Road. 3. Paul Buda, senior, walks out to the practice green before the match. 4. From left: Jeff Ciesla, Russell Hart, and Jeff Klei, all sophomores, practicing. 5. John Napieralski poses for the camera before teeing off. 6. Jeff Ciesla and Russell Hart warm up during their practice. 7. Steve Repkie, junior, running at the meet against Handy at Veterans Memorial Park on River Road. 8. John Smoskoska, junior, bends over to pick up his clubs to move to the next hole. 9. Paul Buda attempting a fairway shot. 10. Larry Kerkau, junior, aims for the ball while practicing before the match. When it comes to fans both sports lack support. 10 Golf, Cross Country 23

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Girls’ swim team reflects spirit and friendship The girl’s swim team finished the swim season with a win-loss record of 4-5, and ended up fifth in the Valley. There were sixteen swimmers on the team: nine freshmen, two sophomores, four juniors, and one senior. Coach Beth Trahan Harris said, “All in all, the season was enjoyable. The girls swam well and showed a spirit and friendship towards each other that I haven’t seen in a long time. If you didn’t have a chance to see the girls swim, you missed more than a swim meet.” Because the team was quite young, the coach thinks the team will do well in the years to come. Pam Garcia, senior and four year veteran said, “The best thing about being on the team was how we helped and praised each other. Out of all the sports, I enjoy swimming because it contains both individual and team effort.” 1. The girls’ swim team performed well and ended up fifth in the valley. 2. Coming up for a breath of air is Anita Andrus, freshman. 3. Karen Talaga practices her diving. Girls’ Swimming 25