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

Page 178 text:

They stand together eing a member of a winning team could have been one of the best feel- ings a person could ever have. Al- though times could be hard for some, those players that were not starters might not have felt so wonderful. Sitting on the bench while watching the anxiety of the game grow, the underclassmen were supposed to cheer on the team. These players didn ' t go unnoticed, how- ever. The underclassmen ' s hard work and undying dedication played a major role in the great success that the team found. Out of the five underclassmen only two of them were starters. Juniors Robert Keno and Charles Chase were the two exceptional young players. At times it got hard to keep cheering on the guys. When the games got really nerve AUison Rogers CONCENTRATION. Junior Eugene Brown concenlralei on his free ttvows after being fouled while attempting his shot. Accuracy is uery important, and the Hornets proved how perfecting little things such as free throws lead to uictory and a great season. Free throws became a corrunon occurrence with the Hornets, along with opponents fouling out. MR KENO. Junior Robert Keno demor strates the proper way to slam dunk a basketball. Crowds pack the gym early just to see the awesome pre-game show put on by the Hornets. A few of the players had their own version of a massive slam. The boys used their slams to entertain the crowd. racking, you wanted to run out on the court and help the guys. But really all the help they needed was the support of their team- mates, Tim Littlefield said. Since the team ' s status and titles went the farthest than they ever did in the past, it was an honor for all the guys that were on the team. Times were great for all the fans and every teammate was considered respectable and honorable. ' ' Being a starter is a very big honor. Some- times it can be hard because of all the pres- sure and all the people depending on you. This has been a great year and it will def initely be a hard one to follow. Hopefully my experience and all our knowledge will help us, ' ' Robert Keno said. Mark Crtiinger AUtson Rogers taCe ' ' hat makes the Hor- nets so great? Is it the enthusiasm and intensi- ty? Or the players ' ded- ication to lots of prac- tice? It ' s uery doubtful that their success is probably the result of their unsung hero. Coach Stan Bonewitz. He ' s like a father to me: I respect his deci- sions and he respects mine. Senior guard Tony Terrell said. Bonewitz is more like a friend than a coach. ' Senior Ronnie Vaniandingham said. Bonewitz has done wonders for the players. He was a quiet figure on the team, letting every- one take the credit for his great teachings. M2r1c Grainger RoxMline BroiDn WHERE ' S MY TOWEL? Coach Stan Boneuiu ti ante his tou el a during critical game, he can often tte seen chewing on his touxl during close games. This b more appropriate than chewing on his tie or fingerr)ai!s. 99 . . . Sports

Page 177 text:

Regional Tournament by Heidi Hutcherson ... 100

Page 179 text:

L Oft Ocf. Scu iet aCe Z TWO AND THE FOULI Junior Howard Hughes drives down the lane for a lay up. but is fouled in the at tempt. Determination allows Fox to make the basket and draw the foul. The Hornets hau great young talent coming off the bench. VARSITY BASKETBALL EC OPP 89 MacArthur 82 125 Seguin 87 113 Clark 65 109 Roosevelt 78 133 Lee 95 98 Madison 63 117 Churchill 92 107 Judson 82 88 San Marcos 39 112 MacArthur 92 121 Seguin 71 116 Roosevelt 93 103 Lee 91 110 Madison 60 107 Churchill 77 100 Judson 84 95 San Marcos 75 Ronnie Meloni Allison Rogers PRIDE! The Hornet team raises their fingers demonstrating to the fans that they are for sure number I. In the background the fans do the same to the opposing team and their fans. The Hornet team and fans make the perfect com- bination for success and perfection. Varsity Basketball by Mark Grainger . . . 98