Deer Park High School - Deer Yearbook (Deer Park, TX)

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Two banquets recognize 27 outstanding athletes To honor athletes a Football Banquet and a Spring Sports Banquet are held annually. On January 15, the Football Banquet was held in the south campus cafe- teria. Members of the 23-AAAA Team were announced, along with those athletes meriting outstanding players awards. Players which were honored include, first string, Ronnie Liggett for his punting ability, Steve French, guard, and John Dyer, a linebacker. Second string includes: Wally Fancett, center, Billy Carwile, running back, Duane Mayberry, defensive end, Joe Ervin, defensive lineman: Bo Williams, defensive lineback. Athletes participating in the basketball, golf, tennis, swimming, track, baseball and volleyball programs were honored April 30 at the Spring Sports Banquet. Honorees include: basketball players Byron Tully, all-around player, Roben Riley, best defensive player, and Brad Crawford, most inspirational player. Donny Sapaugh was awarded in track, while Rod White and Ronnie Liggett received an honor in baseball. ln golf, Windal Cook and Gary Ladd were named top players, Mike Wheat, Darrell Hill and Janie Yolland were honored in tennis. Outstanding basketball girls were Cheryl Henderson and Barbara Van Rheen. In track, Glenda Walker and April Polk received awards, while Barbara Van Rheen and Mary Black were honored in volleyball. Swimming honors went to Liz McDuff and David Balu- sek, while the cross country award was presented to Ricky Lang. Mr. David Wat- kins, principal, received a plaque from the coaches at the Spring Sports Banquet to show their appreciation for his continued support. A. Senior Keith Fowler and sophomore Janie Warren listen to guest speaker Doug Brown from Channel 2 News. B. Preparing to leave the Spring Sports Banquet, iuniors Mark Knox, Shannon Jones and sophomore Karen Painter congratulate Barbara Van Rheen on her awards. C. Senior Robert Riley is awarded best defensive basketball player by Coach Ray Landers. Riley earned a slot on the All-District Second Team and All-Tournament in Texas City. D. Athletes earning recognition for their performances in football are: Joe Ervin, Bo Williams, Steve French, Wally Fancett, Billy Carwile, Curtis Hebert and Ronnie Liggett. E. Junior Bonny Mabry and sophomore James Johnson wait to be served a meal prepared by the cafeteria staff. F. Senior Donny Sapaugh receives the boys' track award presented by Coach Landers. G. At the Spring Sports Banquet, junior Bart Underwood, manager for boys' basketball serves himself at the buffet. H. Senior Ronnie Liggett and Coach Berry discuss the schedule of events during the Football Banquet. l. Mr. Homer Rice, head football coach of Rice University, was the guest speaker. Rice outlined six guidelines to be successful. J. Landers presents sophomore April Polk with the track award. Polk finished third in state running the 880. .xim- Z' I I ,- 'l 3 Ill L ,- . PAGE 128 ! SPORTS BANQUET

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Most Likely To Succ PAGE 130 I SUPERLATIVES Wittiest y Eight seniors wear Mu Alpha Theta president Randy Kelley and Mary Black, 2 member of the All-District Volleyball Team, were chosen as the two most likely to succeed. Randy has also taken the responsi bility of National Thespian Society vice president and Nationa Forensic League president. Gina Taylor, National Thespian Society secretary and Byror Tully, a three year varsity basketball letterman, were choser the wittiest of their class. Gina is an active member of the French Club and is also the senior class treasurer.