Douglas MacArthur High School - MacArtair Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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I was very proud of this year's team because they gave the TOOLXJ effort in each game and that's all any coach could ask for, stated Coach Walt Kaser. Practicing two hours every day, six days a week and really caring is what makes a good team. The district record of this year was 7 wins and 7 losses with the over- all record of 18 wins and 17 losses. By winning 18 games, they have tied the school record for the most varsity victories in a season. With the encour- agement of Coach Kaser and co-captains Ronald Garriett and Billy Watson, the team finished 3rd in district. Entering tournaments throughout the year proved that they were pros at basketball. At the Friendswood Christ- mas Tournament they came in 2nd place. Awards were received by Billy Watson and Alonzo Woods for All Tour- nament at Friendswood. Also, at district, Alonzo Woods received 2nd team All- District and Honorable Mention. All-District was given to Ronald Garriett, Don Hearold and Billy Watson. Special recognition should go to these players for being awarded the following titles: Most Valuable Player - Buck Watson, Leading Rebounder - Alonzo Woods, Leading Free Throw shooter - Ron Garriett, Most Improved Player - Bobby Harris, Best Defense Player - Don Hearold and Leading Scorer -- Billy Watson. They gave me the very best they were capable of giv- ing. Many games they were behind by as much as 10 points late in the game, but they showed great character and determination by never quitting, smiled Coach Kaser. l92 basketball L -Q. If qv X .. -,., , , f :eff--ef . ,,,. l . - ,f - 4 X Rebound! After Butch attempts two points, Don rebound to set up next shot ance from Bobby Harris. Varsity ties victory record oskelboll N' K W N Fast break. Ronald Garriett C3225 ..g........... breaks out alone to set up down court. -ur-

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Gur most beloved student l Spotlight. Surprised students George Q Eberly, Geneva Pope, Sandy Berry and Q Darren Gibson take time out from a rookie photography class to become an experts subject. S.. l k F . ,V 3 Most high school students take life a day ata time, liv- ing it to the fullest, creating memories that will last a life- time. But just as concerts, homework, and jobs play a big part in growing up, so does the reality of death. On March 29, 1978, Sandy Berry was killed in a freak accident at the garage in her home. While placing clothes in the dryer, an explosion occured and Sandy's death was instantaneous. The days that followed were filled with disbelief, and a quiet thoughtfulness that followed the shocking news of her death. The funeral, held March 31, was one of the largest ever held at Pat H. Foley's funeral home. Over 900 students, friends and parents attended as the funeral pro- cession extended for more than 4 miles. Sandy was an all-star athlete. She was a varsity volley- ball and basketball player, bat girl for the boys varsity baseball team, and all-star catcher in softball. Nicknamed Hustleberry by her basketball teammates she was one of the most versatile of all the players. The number Sandy played under, number 11, now has been retired. Books covering the field of sports have been donated to the library on Sandy's behalf. A sports scholar- ship in her name has been established by the acting sen- ior class, to be given each year to the most deserving girl athlete. The friendships Sandy established will remain intact for a lifetime. It was the natural high she experienced every day that touched people most and her support for the school and all its activities will be sorely missed. f........ f ,H .--an-uuainw And then he said . . . Taking a break from usual routine in their photojournal- ism class, Sandy Berry shares a joke with classmate Steve Ethridge. Y '. . .714 Ht. il memorial l9'l

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