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

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iin itt ' Po U aU EC 40 3 20 22 2 31 14 10 26 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM McCollum MacArthur Seguin Central Catholic Rooseuelt Lee Madison Churchill Judson San Marcos . OPP 26 3 7 16 12 14 15 13 14 AUi3on Rogers TEAM ENTHUSIASM. Raising his hand in victory Tim Crank celebrates a 31-14 uictory over the Madison Mavericks. As Crank rejoices, the other team members prepare to shake hands with the opponents. Varsity Football by Kevin Smith . . . 76

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a ( uUtcfti Q: What was your big- gest motiuation through- out the season? A: Since it was my last year, I wanted success for the team. Euen when the times got tough, and sometimes seemed hopeless, somehow we pulled together. My teammates were my big- gest inspiration, as well as my best friends. — Wayne Deuora AUisoH Rog«J3 GREAT CATCHI Ready to dive for a pass during the first quar ter. Derrick Rodgers. senior, runs past a San Marcos oppo- nent. Behind him. John Hope, also a senior, prepares to block. The game was a victory eis the Hornets won with determina tion with a score of 26 14. A BREAK THROUGHt The crash posters are designed by Charles Watkins and art students. They have become a tradition at all football games and bring excitement to the team, as well as the fans. HELPt Looking for somewhere to run. Junior Jacques Gonzales tries his best to find some running room to gain yardage for the mighty Hornet offense against the Mac- Arthur Brahmas. The Hornets lost to the Brahmas in an upsetting 123 game. Praciice makes perfect orning deiv tvas like a tvet blanket spread across the ground. The sun had not yet made its daily appear- ance that Luould shine upon the empty, des- olate school. The quiet, still air acted as a peaceful ivelcome to the many people that had come to uisit it. It ivas 6:30 a.m. ivith only tivo iveeks of summer left. While hundreds of other stu- dents ivere still in bed, enjoying the remains of their short vacation, the Varisty football team tvas busy folloiving their daily sched- ule. The gruesome ttvo-hour practice was only the beginning of their long and busy day. They spent two frustrating hours practicing and drilling plays on the field then put on their running shoes to prepare for the desert . The daily mile and a half cross- country rtm was used to get them in shape for the upcoming season. ' ' The worst part of practices Just getting started. At 6:30 in the morning it ' s a little difficult, Senior Mike Martin said. The day was not euen half way over, but next came lifting weights. The weight room soon became filled with hot, sweaty players determined to increase their strength and stamina. No one gave up because they knew that lunch hour came next. The players were allowed an hour to eat and rest, but there was still some work in- uolued. As they took their break, it was Joined by a film study. It was the players, turn to do some mental work that would make their practicing pay off. Lunch was probably the only part of prac- tice I liked. It was great to get a little break and some time to yourself Sometimes if you ' re lucky you can get in a little nap. That ' s always nice, Tim Crank said. Most of the time there was no time for rest. After the short lunch, the team was back out for their two-hour afternoon practice. The quiet and peaceful, deserted field was now being beaten by hot, steamy rays of sunshine and it was filled with the enthusiasm of team spirit. Summer practice is like a sort of camp, which in the long run will eventually pay off, ' ' Coach Raymond Rapp said. For the guys, the work did pay off. It helped to make them stronger as players and as a team. The Horents made a stand in the exciting season games and began to make ground to the top. Kevin Smith 77 . . . Sports

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dt Xte i dnecupt Even as the court was cleared the fans still remained. Tears and looks of desperation told their story. They had entered the sold-out gym of more than 15.000 people as the team that could not be stopped. In a few short hours the dreams of the team and their fans had been shattered. But even through woeful sobs could be heard their words of consolation, We ' ll be back next year. Weeks before they played for their fans they gave their best in practice. Their efforts would not always guar- antee victory but they continued Just the same. As the warm sweat rolled tearlike down their aching bodies, they could think of nothing but rest. They weren ' t Just doing it for them- selves but for their teammates. They didn ' t want to be the one to let the team or the school down. They knew that as long as they did their best everyone would be proud. Each year they give their time sweat and dedication to the sport they love. They are the athletes. The moves they make seem so simple actually took hours of endless prac- tice to perfect. Whether they ' re catch- ing a forty-yard pass, going for a slam, diving for a ball, or giving their last burst of energy to cross the finish line, the athletes always gave their all. Sports was a combination of the players and the fans. Both gave to each other and received much in re- turn. For the fans the athletic events gave them entertainment and in re- turn the players received the support they needed. 75 . . . Sports