Connor High School - Archives Yearbook (Hebron, KY)

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A Stroke Ahead Of The Rest I he tension had built as the Conner swim team stepped upon the starting blocks. The judge blew the whistle, and the swimmers dove in. It was a race to the finish. Once you're in the water, the butterflies stop and all the hard work starts to pay off,” said senior Steve Lowe. When asked what it feels like once you win, Lisa Crowe replied, I feel great knowing that every stroke I take pulls me closer to being a college swimmer.” The Cougars first meet was against Newport-, they easily stroked over them by a 108-56 margin. The next meet the team made their record 2-0 by defeating Newport Catholic 107-43. Their only loss of the season was against Highlands. Chris Konerman. swim team coach, stated, Highlands was a very tough team to swim against. They got the lead early and we never caught up.” But the next meet, the team came back with a victory over Cambell Co. giving them a record of 3-1. There are some very dedicated swimmers on the Conner swim team, many of whom plan to go on to swim in college. One of these is Carol Garrison, who received letters from several major colleges such as the University of Kentucky and Ohio U. to participate in their athletic program. The 1983-84 state championships held at EKU rounded up a fantastic season as the Conner swimmers took the rank of 13th in the state. The state finalists were Lisa Crowe. Carol Garrison. Eric Hibbard. Rich Tobergte. Cindy Bonar. Tracey Fisher. Jerry Crowder and Scott Maher. I. Coach Cris Konerman writes a meet sheet for the swimmers. 2. Chris Zirkeibach takes time out for the camera. 3. Warming up with the backstroke is Carol Garrison. 4. Jerry Crowder gives Tony Logan some words of confidence. 96 ■Swimming Sports

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Kneeling: (L to R) Allen Thiessen. Darren Hensly. Rusty Wentworth. Eddy Bubbly. Pat Miller. Jeff Thomas. Mark Thiessen. Daniai Carlson. 1st row: Paul Carlson. Mike Chesloek, Matt Shotwell, Troy Cole. Brice Bay. Daren Harris. Jay Hargis. Donnie Wallace. David Carlson. Richie Parker. Mark Carlson. 2nd row: Rick Thiessen. Joey Jones. Eric Skidmore. Dion Cornett. Dwane Atwood. Tim Thiessen. Mike Timbercake. Scott Pennington, David Blair. Bobby Roland. 3rd row: John Badida. John Pelley. Keith Bingham. Gary Isaacs. Matt Noel. Jeff Brockman, Dave Oblinger. CSHS OPP. Union County 36 27 Waggener 24 45 Providence. Ind. 14 50 New Albany. Ind. 17 51 Scott 34 27 Boone County 48 12 Boyle County 33 33 Simon Kenton 21 41 Campbell County 33 29 Henry Clay 44 15 Fern Creek 21 38 Trinity 37 24 Dixie 57 4 Boone County 40 18 Oak Hills 15 46 Holmes 42 15 Tournament NKAC 4th CIWT 2nd DISTRICT 4th REGION 3rd KHSAA 7th Wrestling Sports B95 I. Troy Cole watches patiently at the results of the match. 2. Daren Harris is lumping off some extra pounds for the night's wrestling match.

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Standing I to r Scott Maher. Richie Tobertge. Jeff Pressman, Chris Zirkelbach. Kevin Hiatt. Cindy Bonar. Tracey Fisher. Perron Isaacs. Jeff Baker. Scott King. Eric Hibbard. Tony Logan. Charles Maynard. Kneeling I to r. Jerry Crowder. Sean Woodall. Carol Garrison. Tracy Garrison. Lisa Crowe. Renee Apler. Ponna Goebel. Tracy Crowder. Terri Reno, and Karen Neufang. I. Preparing to start is Lisa Crowe. 2. Steve Lowe swims the breast stroke on the relay team. 3. Jeff Pressman looks on as his teammates swim to victory. Swimming Sports B97