Daviess County High School - Echoes Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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72!Boys' 'J V' Back Row-Steve Mercer, Richard Bowen, Dennis Brown, john Quisenberry, Todd jones, Ted Ludlow, Randy Mason, lohn Foster. Middle row-Scott Katchuk, George Panagos, Eric VanDevender, Jeff O'Brien, Darren Christian, Dane Allen. Front row-Manager LaVita Ray, Kenny Linville, Dean Roberts, Allen Lindsey, Bill Dechman. f...,,., --an ef if 'Wm ' A if W W Z Ai ' gfffxwji 'J ' is ngyf,,xfZe,mes'f.ww,'i.?grimQ?4 ' 'PQ ,Q V V, . ,,a, Q M . M 'ww' as , , K W, ,W,.gfl,.H ,w' nw' K jjlwvv sb. , ,. , V, K , 4 f i W 'z'-' rv- Mfw, We nfwf if , ,Wm , rw f V , f.,-i f f T T ff H , T f f ' Q , ' ' 1 3 . y ey-212127, ' , ' I If ' ' My iam ' W A ' QQQ33' :M ,zfvfel rggw yy' A ,fy M . fimazflggfw -5 Track 9 W W aawmrf N fs of 2 is fgvigffyggga .f 'L fwxfaa X , R W aff if 3

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U J , W QA W ga SQ,N5'vV, 5 A ull- .sfgiyw N at s k ,k , .. we Q , 'f U ' Y 3-ef, t ' .ff , 2. vw W x r-gr , 1 K-ng a so ' r 'I-P ,fe 3 V f ' ' , ' .. K W x gsm . if L-ieilaii? i, rx The Daviess County swim team had an excellent season this year. State swim meet was on the agenda for several swimmers. The Panther team was a young team, but had several experienced swimmers who contributed to its success. The boys' team won the city title while the girls received runner-up. Boys got runner-up in the Big Eight conference along with the girls fourth position. At Regionals, thirteen swimmers quailfied for state competition. ln state action, the swim team took 20th place in the boys' competition and 35th in the girls'. This ended a good year for such a young team competing against 56 high schools. ss DC swimmers show that a successful start is a must for a successful finish at top left. At center left, The Family Y of Owensboro provided the DC swim team with a place to practice for upcoming meets. At bottom left, hard work and dedication is a requirement for all swim team members. Thel'backstroke pictured here is one of the many forms of relay. Above, the DC swim team spent hours of practice perfect- ing their swimming techniques such as the butterfly as shown here. Panther Swimming!71

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L f-as R H 1 ' 'Ms' , WAFHZQ Extreme bottom left, Randy Mason jumps hurdles at Reid Stadiums track. Extreme bottom right, George Panagos pole-vaults with ease to go over the high bar. At top, Scott Katchuk and Dennis Brown partici- pated in the 800 meter run during the Western Kentucky Sectionals held at DC. Center, Randy Mason jumps for a chance at the state tournament. Todd Iones and the miIe'relay team were the only DC contenders to qualify. At right, Ted Ludlow sits with other competitors awaiting the shotput and the discus competition. tphotos by Arthur Marxj BUYS REHCH STHTE The DCHS Boys' Track Team opened its season, under the direction and coaching of Tony Rowe, against Tell City. Senior jeff O'bryan, Dennis Brown, Darrin Christian, Richard Bowen, Dean Roberts, Kenny Linville and Bill Dechman, made up the Panther long distance run- ning team. ln field events, team captain Randy Mason and Todd jones had long and tri- ple jump positions. Ted Ludlow, Steve Foster, and Steve Mercer were all on the shotput and discus team. George Panagos, john Quisenberry, and john Welch competed in the pole-vault. The sprinters included Wade Lewis, Dane Allen, David Douglas, and Allen Lindsey. Looking toward state tournament Coach Rowe felt that the long and triple jumps along with the mile-relay were the stiffest competition DC had to offer. Todd jones and Randy Mason were the jumping contestants. The mile-relay team consisted of Todd jones, Allen Lindsey, Dane Allen, and Scott Katchuk. continued on page 74 Boys' Track X 73