Coastal Academy - Retrospect Yearbook (Myrtle Beach, SC)

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Coastal Nei-ters Coastal Academy's 1977 tennis team entered its seventh year as one of the school's maior spring sports. Both the boys' and girls' teams faced a tough schedule, playing such opponents as James F. Byrnes, Pee Dee, and Marlboro. However, they held high hopes of terminating the season by qualifying for the ten- lil Laura Ely restrings her racket before tak- ing court position. l2l The boys' tennis team includes Steve Eric- son, Lawton Benton, Lewis Butler, Bill Thrail- kill, and Ken Register. l3l Making up the girls' team are Melissa Dar- gan, Kelly Howland, Robin Williamson, Cel- este Riddle, Laura Ely, and Cricket McDuffie. Hopeful nis tournament held annually at the Hilton Head in the spring. A strong returning line-up of boys experienced in team play, plus the addition of newcomer Steve Ericson, made strong contenders ofthe boys' team. Eager to improve, many of the female tennis enthusiasts sought individual lessons besides working out almost daily with Ms. Penny McNeil and Mrs. Joy Newnam, suc- cessful local competitors who lent their time and ability. Many of the team members were returnees from last year, thereby building upon past experience in interschool competi- tion. bow,

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lil A symbol of tennis is the many types of shoes available. Q21 Lawton Benton and Lewis Butler stand ready to return the serve in a round of dou- bles. l3l Steve Ericson swats a return. l4l Celeste Riddle practices her forehand swing.