Decatur Central High School - Hawkeye Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Making a great effort, Senior Robby Richards attempts to dive at the ball. As the only girl on the team, Freshman Shawn Smith shows her skills to play in a traditionally all-male sport. Soccer 61

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Winning Isn ' t Everything The 1986 spring athletic schedule added a new dimension with the sport of soccer, which is known for being the number one spectator sport in the world. Coach Larry Adams lettered 15 players, including one girl, Freshman Shawn Smith. Coach Adams will have 12 returning letter winners. The winner of the Most Valuable Player Award was Senior Robby Richards, and receiving the Citizen- ship Award was senior Jim Bullard. Coach Adams expects twice as many players to go out for the 86- 87 season, although there is room for only 22 players, and the school doesn ' t have the money for a reserve team. Coach Adams stated, We end- ed on a winning strike and we ' re going to stay on it! Senior Robby Richards demonstrates his ability to perform as M.V.P. Soccer D.C. Opp 1 Greenfield 5 2 Mt. Vernon 2 1 Ben Davis 6 Southport 4 2 Perry Meridian 9 2 New Palestine 6 1 Greenfield 7 1 Mt. Vernon 7 1 Center Grove 5 2 Ben Davis 4 Perry Meridian 3 5 New Palestine 2 Row 1 — Jaime Navarro, Shawn Smith, Jeff Grider, Manager Robin Gatheridge, Jeff Dove, Manager Mary Dierdorf. Row 2 — Troy Gorham, Doug Jones, Jim Bullard, Brian Kirk, Coach Larry Adams, Duane Border, Troy Barnett, Robby Richards. Row 3 — Scott Yadin, Greg Killion, Larry Smith, David Bennet, Joe Hardebeck, Brad Kirk. Row 4 — Todd Casselman, Terry Obermeyer, Mike Dierdorf, Rob LeBeau, Brad Elston. Soccer

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Winning has become our style There was every reason to show D.C. pride in the 1986 men ' s track team. One of the team ' s major goals was to end with an undefeated record and that they did. Perry Meridian was thought to be a problem, but our Hawk run- ners out-raced them. Besides the miraculous dual team record, the Hawks had some surprising finishes in major meets. They finished 3rd in the Southport a nd Pike relays. They also finished well in the County, Sectionals, and Regionals, proving they could com- pete with the ranked teams. Leading the way were two seniors, each being able to share the glory in being a state finalist and break- ing a school record. Senior Linus Peck became the record holder in the 800 meter and was conference champ. Senior Bob Carr was coun- ty champ while holding the discus record. Senior John Hightower also proved his running ability by plac- ing second on the all-time list in the 400 meter. Senior Chuck Brallier pole vaulted, high jumped, and long jumped to help score points. The Most Valuable Player Award went to Linus Peck, who competed in the 1600, 800, and the 1600 relay. The Citizenship Award went to Senior John Hightower. Coach Ted Fisher commented, I was very proud of the team this year, being able to maintain their undefeated record. But consider- ing that this year ' s team was very young, while being well-balanced and having depth, next year ' s team should be even better. ' . A ■ ' , . 7 . , x J . jL,Ak . . Senior Bob Carr demonstrates his strength by throwing the discus. Bob was one of the fifteen track men who lettered. 62 Men ' s Track