Central High School - Falconer Yearbook (Tuscaloosa, AL)

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76 Varsity Track T e um E. ,Eg , Q, at 5? K 1 t Q Coach Graves One Track Mind Rising in the early hours of the morn- ing, the track team practiced Monday through Friday, beginning at 5:30 a.m. As well as running before school, practice continued every day after school for well over an hour. The long distance runners could be seen running throughout Tuscaloosa. However, the team members who participated in short distance runs, sprints, and hurdles prac- ticed at the Central track and field. All of the effort put forth was justified by the outcome of the meets the team participated in. The state meets which were held January 30 and April 30 con- sisted of the following events: jumps, distances, middle distances, sprints, throws, and cross country events. The re- maining eight meets were held on weekends. All the members of the track team con- tributed greatly to the success of the season. One outstanding member who led the team to victory was Celeste Pat- ton. Her events consisted of the 400 and 800 meter sprints, helping get her selected an All-American. Charles Taylor, running sprints, and Charles Smith, running middle distances, were also outstanding track team members. The team's hard work and talent were extended to its full potential due to the expertise of Coach Graves.

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78 Girls Varsity Tennis Ace Players Ll.. l ll s 1 ff 2 rr 1 l Long before the beginning of tennis season in March, the girls tennis team was out practicing on the courts. Each week, their coach, Beth Allaway, staged challenge matches which allowed team members to experience competition and gave each girl a chance to move to a higher position on the team. All the girls on the team participated in summer tournament play. Marla Pierson was ranked second in the state of 16 year olds, and she is ranked in the top 20 in the south. Libby Johnson was ranked sixth in the state and qualified for Southern regional play. Other ranked players include Ann Elizabeth Smith l12l, Amy Atkinson l25l, and Maysa Nagi l30l. This year's Varsity team included Marla Pierson, Libby Johnson, Amy Atkinson, Avery Wilson, Maysa Nagi, and Ann Elizabeth Smith. Other team members were Mary Emily Davis, Angie Barnes, Vicki Buckley, Elizabeth Colwick, Ashley Gray, Disa Hicks, Julie Kapphan, Amy Peppenhorst, and Christie Ray. The Varsity Team did not lose players this year. Beth Allaway served as the team's coach. Se Suzanne Globetti was the team manager for years. The team practiced during 6th period and star in February, the team practiced after school a The season started the week after spring breal March and finished in May. Opponents inclu Tuscaloosa County High, Demopolis, Vestavia of mingham, and Grissom of Huntsville, all in sin and doubles play. The Varsity team was made up of three sen picked as freshmen by Coach Allaway. They h played all four years and had become strong t players. Avery Wilson, Ann Elizabeth Smith, L Johnson, and manager Suzanne Globetti will be ed next year. However, the younger team mem will move up to take over in 1988.