East Central High School - Hornet Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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ci%44t f ia. et a£e Leading the crowd Throughout our high school years there were those times when we were young and impressionable: we chose people to look up to. Many of us were fond of mouie stars, singers, or any type of famous figure. You know those cool older kids with their bad cars and tough clothes. The kids that were seen at every party and all the popular hangouts. They hung around in their cool cliques and dated all the right people. You remember these people, we all do. Probably everyone of us picked out one, two, or may- be several people we thought were totally hot and perfect. Believe it or not, there were those students who looked up to people for things that went a little farther than their clothes and cars. Some of us actually did look past their de- signer clothes and social placement to look at the real person. The Varsity girls basketball team looked up to their three seniors: Donna Craig. Mi- chele Hanson and Kim Lutz. These three seniors became the leaders and the idols throughout the season, holding the girls to- gether and bonding the dedication, This year was one of my best: I guess since it was my last year. I wanted to make it the best and really accomplish something. I feel satisfied. Kim Lutz said. Although the girls had a few setbacks throughout the season with injuries, the seni- ors never let them give up. Keeping up the morale and good atti- tudes was an essential element to keep us working together. This year has been a learn- ing experience and hopefully will benefit the girls for next year, ' ' Michelle Hanson said. The season concluded with a record of 5- 13 leaving the girls mildly successful when it came to ranking. However, the girls did find much success when it came to learning and growing from their experiences. Our year was good and benefitted each personally. I ' m proud to be a Lady Hornet. Donna Craig said. FOUL. Chargers try to take control of the game, as they put Misty Hodge on the tine to shoot a free throw. LAY IT UP. Junior Chantei Fields tries to help the Varsity put up a couple of points against the Judson Rockets, and maybe the layup will help. Todd CfelencM Varsity Girls Basketball by Brooke Lee . . . 11

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la Allison Rogers THE HEAT IS ONEt Donna Craig tries to dribble past a Lee Volunteer as she puts the heat on her. Being a star player on the team is very hard work, and i( (aA.es much dedication. JUMPIN HIGHI Edwina Miller pushes the ball with all her might to get the ball to her teammates to start the game off to a good beginning. AlUaon Rogers S( iA «Ho te A chance of a life- time. that was the phrase that ran through Edwina ' s mind when Coach Langston Wil- liams mentioned to her that she was a prospect for the Varsity team. It was an exciting thought! She was the only sophomore on the team, and on top of that she was on the starting lineup. She played on the Freshman team the year before, and she started out on the JV team earlier in the year. She has improved tre- mendously and has the power and determina- tion needed on the Var- sity team. Ill . . . Sports

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HIGHER, TEL. Mauericks try to hold Chantel Fields by put ling their hands on the ball, but iDith her great Jumping and shooting ability they will have a hard time stopping her. JUMP UP. With the new three point line in effect this year many players (lAre Michele Han- son executed this in more ways than one to score many points for the Hornets. ToddClttauM 7te€4 ' Mie As (he season rolled around, a netv rule came. This was some- thing not eueryone could do, but tfxere were a couple ivho did bust the three- pointer and made the game more in- teresting. As Kim Lutz and Donna Craig make a three pointer, the roar of the crowd influ- enced the Lady Hornets to be more aggressive. f l =t Together hand in hand Todd Clelencki otivation. Togetherness, and Deuo- tion. These three words acted as a key element for the Varsity girls bas- ketball team. Any and every team needed something to keep it moving at its full po- tential, and the Varsity team bonded togeth- er for their strength. Our seniors. Kim Lutz. Donna Craig, and Michelle Hanson, provided us with outstand- ing leadership to keep us united through good and bad times, Coach Langston Wil- liams said. With only three seniors on the Varsity team this leaves six returning letterman for the next year ' s line-up. The many experiences that the underclassmen learned will benefit them in the future. Also the guidance of their peers will play as a strong example. All of the girls looked up to the seniors because they taught us so much. In this sport you respect people for their hard work and dedication, and they proved strong on that. They guided us through some very heird moments, we will always thank them in our own special ways, Brooke Lee said. With there being such a small number of seniors, and older players this left an open opportunity for the younger players to gain experience and know what it is like playing Varsity. The team ' s hard work, and dedication made them a successful show. The girls had a battle on their hands at the time. During the course of the season they fell upon several minor injuries. The strain from the injuries could have slowed the girls down, but there was never any slack. Also the CJIL passed a new three point line, which was brought out for beneficial uses. There were some unfortunate circumstances, but the players seemed to handle them okay and motivation a positive attitude. We utilized the three point line rule in some games, but we didn ' t rely on it. We made 46 out of an attempted 99 during the season, Coach Langston Williams said. Ch rieen Pearce 109 .. . Sports