Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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Get Fit! Everyone must take gym for at least a year at CHS. For some it’s unbearable, but most of us enjoy keeping fit. An out of shape body is an out of shape mind. e-Long-ated Good things may come in small packages, but it was a very tall Ricky Long that helped CHS basketball have a great season. Ricky Long received the SMAC most valuable player award, a four year scholarship to Loyolla College, and was nominated for the McDonald's All-American Basketball Team. Other schools that wanted Long were Navy, Holy Cross, and the University of North Carolina at Asheville. But not all went well for Chopticon’s star center, as he broke the backboard while doing a reverse slamm. Long and about five others were playing a game after school in the gym when it happened. All were told they had to pay for it but, that was changed, instead they had to paint the dugouts at school. “I guess they realized how poor we are.” said Long jokingly about the incident. But a broken backboard didn't stop Ricky Long as he is very much looking forward to the college life at Loyolla. Par for the Course It was a learning experience for the Brave’s golf team this year as it was only their second season. “It was only a second year team and we did pretty well, but we have a lot of building up to do.” said Steve Standish of the golf team. The golf team, even though they had a winless season, did well. Know. That Washington D.C.’s baseball team, the senators, became the Minnesota Twins. The 1985 members of the golf team were. Front Row: Larry Buckler. .e Renolds ao,! coach Mr. Younkins; Back Row: coach Mr. Pence. Pat Brewer. Steven Standish. and David Standish. Sports Mini Mag

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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.

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Clint Tyer anxiously awaits the scores at a track meet. Positive results were the norm as the track team went to states. How many more hours do 1 have to wait! John Bohle waits at a long track meet. Patience and concentra- tion are all a part of track. 36 Track