Culpeper County High School - Colonnade Yearbook (Culpeper, VA)

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Co-ed tennis — new trip for Culpeper! Second year of existence; what do you expect? The chore of trying to get twenty people on two public courts was not enough. Then the rain and cold in- vaded the cause, forcing practice into the Jr. Higli Gym for two weeks. As the sun finally decide d to shine, on inarched op- ponents who proceeded to volley, ace, and smash the devils off the court. Tennis gained two things — experience and a sharp bite of defeat. Number three seeded, Tim Groover uses the two-fisted backhand to return the ball to his J.M. opponent. Tim went on to lose 10-6. Demonstrating a perfect fore- hand volley, Sonja Atkins re- turns the ball to her Orange opponent. Sonja went on to defeat her opponent 10-5. Bov- Tennis Season’s Result ' OPPONENTS v - r a uq uier Orange James Monroe. James .Monroe Orange F auquier District (Varina) Seasonal Record : 0-7 OPPN’T Girl ' s Tennis Season ' s Result OPPONENTS Warren County James Monroe Fauquier Orange Orange District tjames Monroe) OPPN’T 28

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In the past years the most drastic and alarming change in athletics has been the increased com- mercialization in all sports-related activities. Al- though many sports played today were played by early Americans, these sports were then intended just for the entertainment of the participants. Spectators were few, and professional teams were almost non-existent. Boxing, fencing, wrestling, rowing, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and running were all popular in early America. Later, in the late 1800‘s, golf, tennis, and basket- ball came into prominence. Football was also played during this period, but because no helmets or pads were used, only the most foolhardy attempted it. Today, sports have become an integral part of scholastic life, and unfortunately, in some cases, athletics take precedence over academics. The pressure on athletes to win has become incredi- ble, and because of this, the enjoyment of a sport is curtailed. Commercialization of sports will probably increase in years to come. e can only hope that it will not completely remove the real purpose of sports and that athletes will still be able to participate in athletics simply for en- joyment.

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Off to a fresh start, freshman Steve Bernard tees off on another hole. In this match against Woodberry Forest, the team just couldn ' t swing together and were defeated. Once again our golf team had to adapt to another head coach, Herman Allen. Chuckie Gilmore and freshman Billy olfe hacked a trail for Allen Ranter and Mike Jackson who were right beh ind. They proved, once again, that they are not just any golf team. Billy will be the big hope for this team next year, and Jackson and Ranter will be right behind using the experience of duffing through the sand traps and hacking through the rough. e had a disappointing record of 2-6 this year. Let’s see wdiat happens next season. Number one man, Billy Wolfe sinks another one. In this match against Broad Run, Wolfe played well hut not enough; the team lost. Almost sunk it! But now Mike Jackson com- pensates by sinking his putter into the green. However, all was not lost, as the team won against Osborne. 29