East Richland High School - Olnean Yearbook (Olney, IL)

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Tiger Linksters Row 1: Randy Pool, Scott Salmon, Kevin Dallmier, Jeff Ring, Murray Propes, Jay Salmon. Row 2: Coach Dave Shafer, Tom Carson, Steve Barrett, Len Glover, Sean VanGundy, David Resor, Brian Harris, Randy Harting. “Here I am, teeing off at Sahara Golf Links.” — Scott Salmon 12 Golf “ F.eny, meeny, miny, moe — Brian Harris

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Kneeling: Julie Read, Coach Katie Potter, Anu Natarajan. Standing: Sunny F.rbacher. Debbie Militello. Cindy Kesler, Julie Bowen. N.E.C. Champs The I.ady Tiger Netters had an excellence season this year under their new head coach. Katie Potter. The girls ended up with the best record they hate had for years. Never hating to experience the taste of defeat was a goal they set; and it was a goal they achieted. Lnding regular season play with a record of 12-0. the Lady Tigers had beaten the likes of such teams as Flora. Fffingham. and Salem. The highlight of the season, however, had to be defeating Centralia, the first time in four years that Olney had beaten them. The girls didn't stop there — they went on to beat Centralia two more times during the season. One of those wins took place at the Centralia Invitational Tournament where the Tigers took home a 2nd place trophy. A tough Belleville Fast squad took first place from Olney by just a few points. As the season progressed the Lady Netters started to prepare for the NFC. The girls were out for revenge, as Flora had taken away solo championship with a tie the year before. The day of NFC came and the girls were ready and wanting a win. And win they did! The girls swept the meet as they took all positions in the finals. Julie Bowen. 2 seed, came out the victor in a hard fought singles championship match with 1 seed. Sunny F.rbacher. In the doubles finals it was the I seeded team of Anu Natarajan and Julie Read pulling out a win over the 2 seeded team of Cindy Kesler and Debbie Militello. The Lady Tiger Netters also did well at Sectionals. Centralia was in Olney sectional for the first time, making the competition a lot stiffer. Olney came away with a 2nd place behind C entralia. Four girls qualified for State. These four girls were Julie Bowen, Sunny Er- bacher, Julie Read, and Anu Natarajan. Due to an injury that Anu suffered. Kelli O'Dell played doubles with Julie. At State, Julie Bowen did very well as she won her first round, which made her one of the top 32 players in the state. The l ady Tigers are losing only three seniors and are looking for another good season next year. “What do you mean it was in??! I can still see the chalk mark. — Kelly O'Dell “Get lost. Bouffard! Don’t you know it’s a cardinal sin to interrupt Mrs. P’s daily gripe- out session??!!” — Anu Natarajan Girls Tennis I

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The 1983 golf team had the most successful season of the last few years. Mr. Shafer experienced his first year as coach, and brought a new dimension to the team — win- ning. “With the caliber of underclass talent we have says Coach Shafer, “their potential is unlimited. Two NEC champions in the next three years is not just a goal, but should become a reality. The team carded a 5-9 record overall, but a 4-3 record in dual meets. The regular season was highlighted by victories over Lawrenceville, Fairfield, Mt. Carmel, and EfTingham. In post-season play, they finished fifth in the conference, but missed third place by only 10 strokes. Individually, Scott Salmon placed tenth overall with an 84. A twelfth place finish highlighted the regional. Fresh- man Sean VanGundy was the lowest in Mt Vernon with a 94. The optimism expressed by Coach Shafer carries through to the players. “We have a tremendous shot at the NEC and maybe even sectional, says Sean VanGundy. “Coach Shafer keeps us on our toes. Randy Harting, the number three golfer, adds, “This summer we will be working our hardest, and going to tour- naments to get fine tuned. Hopefully, it will pay off. “I’m showing Jack Nicklaus, out of the pic- ture to the left, how to improve his golf swing. — Randy Harting ‘Man! Only eight more holes to go. — Curt Maleri