Chugiak High School - Babiche Yearbook (Chugiak, AK)

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JV Shows Spirit On Tlie Mats The 1984-85 Junior Varsity Wrestling Squad was burst- ing with enthusiasm, despite their lack of experience. The main goal of the season was to build a strong program for future years. The shortage of Junior Varsity Wrestlers caused a few problems. One of the problems was that the team could not participate at dual-meets without a complete squad. Con- sequently they were forced to forfeit many matches. Coach Bill Watkins commented, What we mainly stressed this season was the individual, our main concern was not the dual-meets. The squad learned that there were advantages to having fewer wrestlers. They re- ceived more specialized attention which helped to improve their weaker moves. Although the squad had not yet voted on most im- proved Coach Watkins felt sure that it would be Maurice Ballard and Don Yackley. Also holding the squad ' s best win record was Maurice Ballard. The squad was managed by Sylvia Hagelberg and Ro- chelle Cheely, and was trained by Laura Bayer. All three agreed, The team had a lot of spirit as well as untapped potential that will surely shine through. According to JV wrestler Paul Copeland, Our squad has come a long way, and Chugiak should be proud. Under the superb coaching of Bill Watkins, Mike Doody, and Gary Steeby the squad was transformed into a group of more experienced, energetic grapplers. The JV squad has improved in one season twice as much as the average squad would have, concluded Head Coach Bill Watkins. ABOVE: While flexing his muscles. Alan Demers pins his contender. TOP RIGHT: Trying to compress his opponent into a fetal position, Barry OrzaUi struggles under pressure. RIGHT: Doing their classic imitation of rams butting heads, Brian Chambers stares his competitor down. ■?«% 2 ' ;0 JV Wrestling

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BACK ROW: Head Coach Bill Watkins. Assistant Coach Gary Steeby, Ken Demers. Henry Miles, Mark Lemery, Rob- ert Steed, Tom Huffer, Assistant Coach Mike Doody. FRONT ROW: Scott Kuer- sten, Wes Becker, Dale Donadio, Quinton Burrough, Mike Rush, Maurice Ballard, Sean Dolan. OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP LEFT: A careful- ly placed bar arm gives Scott Kuersten the edge. BOTTOM LEFT: Subduing his oppo- nent, Mark Lemery executes a well placed stack. TOP RIGHT: Proudly receiving his first place award, Robert Steed stands at attention. RIGHT: Raising his arm in vic- tory, Quinton Burrough accepts the ac- knowledgement from the referee. THIS PAGE: TOP LEFT: Grappling during practice, Robert Steed and Tom Huffer work on holds under the supervision of Coach Watkins. LSFr; Struggling to keep his opponent under control, Mike Rush goes for the pin. TOP RIGHT: Circulating through the practice wrestlers. Coach Steeby searches for potential problems. ABOVE: Testifying to the pain of hard practices, Mark Lemery pauses to catch his breath. 209

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O THE TEST TOP LEFT: Showing that he surely is most improved Don Yack- ley forces his rival down on the mat. BELOW: Showing his oppo- nent the proper way to do a handstand. John Burkholder, remains calm. C i£ 9L ■ r me Msi!ms!ms !x: msisam m TEAM PHOTO: TOP ROW: John Burkholder, Steve Swecz. Bruce Beardsley, Gujas Worth- ington, Don Yackley. MIDDLE ROW: David Haas, Mike Tuckness, Jason Knudsen, Brain Chambers. BOTTOM ROW: Alan Demers, Paul Copeland, Barry Orzelli. 211