Chaparral High School - Golden Embers Yearbook (Scottsdale, AZ)

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Varsity e Qs makes divisionals Et gs i rv LJ' fzf 55' , Volleyball fans had a chance to see alot of bumping, spiking, setting, serving, and all-around exciting games when they watched the varsity volleyball in action. Coached by Miss Thalacker, this spirited and determined team worked its way through the season finishing with 6 wins and 5 losses, and they even had the opportunity to compete in divisional playoffs, but to the misfortune of the team, they lost in thefirst game. On the courts, a greatly improved team worked together closely, attempting to beat their opponents. Volleyball techniques were good and consistant, and offense was strong. One of four senior team members, Anne Vogel summed up the season: lt was the best year l've ever had, the record might not show it, but it was. lt was a pretty good year, stated lanet Galbraith, but l'm going to miss the seniors because they were all starters. We had a great coach, too. Three varsity players made the All City Team. Pam Thorne made the first team while Anne Vogel and Chris Thom made the second team. Pam Thorne also won the serving award with Diane Casev winning the Spirit award. With several of the 1-V girls moving up, Miss , Thalacker expects a super varsity season next year. We're going to be together than ever, she said. Varsity Volleyball 23

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1. Ready lor the bump against a Saguaro opponent is Diane Casey. 2. Pam Thorne in bumping position awaits the ball lrom a Coronado opponent. 3. Team work a key to any sport: Diane Casey leaps high to return a Coronado spike as Fam Thorn and Kim Metzger watch and wait. 4. Barb Limmer serves another one over lor a needed point to win against Saguaro. 5. Up in the air, Diane Casey blocks a Saguaro opponent's shot. 6. Up for the spike and making a direct point against a Coronado opponent is Chris Thomg lending a helping hand is Anne llogel. 7. lockerroom talk is a time to settle any problems out on the court. The team and Coach Thalacker discuss the problems alter losing one game ol the match against Chandler. 4 I Varsity Volleyball - Iletllaa 345 545 Chandler 8-15 15-4 15 7 Scottsdale 15-12 15-7 Coronado 2-15 15-7 15-9 Tempe 15-6 15-2 Arcadia 15-2 4-15 9-15 Yuma 12-15 15-11 13-15 Saguaro 5-15 5-15 Westwood 15-11 15-11 Casa Grande 8-15 11-15 Mesa 15-6 11-15 13-15 won ll lost 5 22 Varsity Volleyball 1335? W

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JV undefeated The only fall sports team to go undefeated was the junior varsity volleyball team which ended up the season with a fantastic 11-0 record. They were the first volleyball team in the history of Chaparral to do so. Starting practicing in August, the team really worried for perfection, which was later displayed in their excellent performance on the court. Filled with pep and vigor, the girls played with energy and enthusiasm, stimulating their fans to cheer them on to one win after another. Coach Barb Thalacker stated that the team has super spirit, super ability and super attitude. . .They show a lot of promise for next year. Leigh Regnier thought it was the mos fun year we've ever had. . .The team worked as a whole, she said, No individual stood out above anyone else, that's why we did so well. 1. Diane Elston, B.l. Plotts and lynn Brickley collide while chasing the ball as Carol Lootens looks on. 2. Melanie Georgianni sets up the hall for her teammates. 3. lamie Drinkwater works up determination for her next shot against a Saguaro opponent, 4. I got it, yells Leigh ltegnier as she spikes the ball at a Saguaro player. 5. Christine Lenoir serves an ace serve for a point against Saguaro. 6. Against Saguaro Carol lootens wonders where she should be. 7. Against Casa Grande the story ofthe game can be read on the many faces of Coach Thalacker.