Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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The halftime show has now begun. With the music of Chaka Khan and Dougie, the Pom Pon squad followed the SMAC championship Boys Varsity Basketball team showing that they had the winning spirit also. Under new leadership of Ms. Nestle, the squad developed new techniques and moves. Ms. Nestle thinks the season was very suc- cessful. I am very proud of the squad,” says Ms. Nestle. The squad participated in a state competition this year. Look out Radio City Music Hall here comes the CHS Pom Pon squad. With a new sponsor and new routines, the squad had a fine year. In competing with only the SMAC teams, CHS finished 4th and Caroline Zimmer- man, the captain won the 3rd place award. The roar of the crowd ... the au- dience is cheering for us! Audra Weiser confidently puts on a great performance. Front Row. Carolyn Zimmerman. Second Row. Belinda Hamilton. Chnat), Gates. Jackie Kearny. Paula Oliver. (Sponsor) Ms Nestle. Third Row Don Gaston. Shellv Diion. Audra Weiser. Stacay Seigel. tochel Fellows B k Row I.isa Vaccaro. Christine Reagan. Jennifer Dunn. Karen Dataon. Debbie Dalaon. Karen Thompson First time Pom Pon sponsor. Ms. Nestle watches closely over the competi tion at Thomas Stone High School.

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Sports... Playing the Middle It was a time when CHS softball had to strengthen the gaps left by last year’s seniors. To the coaches and returning players, that was no problem. Melissa Gwinn took over a new position on the mound while freshman Stephanie Payne acted on third. Sophomore Jeppa Harrison was at short stop backed up by out- fielders Susette Stone and Toni Trimbath. Freshman Gerry Trim- bath took over home plate because of the need for strong outfielders. Although there was a lot of moving around, CHS softball, the defending regional champions, suffered a heart breaking loss to Surratsville in the championship. One thing’s for sure, our Lady Braves have more than their share of Pride Inside. Alright, put it right here! Margaret Buckler gets ready to hit the Lady Braves home. S. One Step Closer ... Sending even one wrestler to the state tournament was a big thing for most schools, but Chopticon sent six, the most' ever by the Braves. Gary Dottellis, Tim Poe, David Hanson, Greg Russell, Cor- ey Wilkerson, and Bruce Parker had excellent seasons. Going to the state tourney exemplified their whole season. Bruce Parker finish- ed the highest of the six as he took a third place, Greg Russell made it to the quarter finals and the others were eliminated in the first round. Dominating Talent Talk about fancy footwork Vince Buczek and Herbert Courtney have it, which has proved to be beneficial to the Trax Team A surprise season is what Chop- ticon Boy’s Track had as they went 8-1 in SMAC. This was much im- proved after last year’s record of 2-6 and 1 tie. School records were broken by Byron Bowman, Bruce Parker, Herbert Courtney, and Clint Tyer. They also went to the states along with Greg Russell, Kevin Wilson, David Bowman, Craig Tyer and Eric Fenwick. With all around talent and not a lot of depth the Brave’s Boys were able to finish second only to Lackey at SMAC. They went on to capture a first place at regionals. Setting the Record Each year the Washington Post selects top hockey players in the Washington area to play on their team. This year Chopticon happened to be a part of this honor, when Melissa Gwinn was named as a member. With 36 goals in her four years at Chop- ticon, she stands as the CHS leading scorer.