Elkhart Memorial High School - Monolith Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

Page 12 text:

Spirit of athletics Through the years, Memorial has built up an excellent reputation by prov- ing itself in many areas. One of these areas is athletics. The spirit which was generated by ad- ding the freshmen to Memorial’s stu- dent body was felt throughout the year. Many sophomores and freshmen went out for sports to gain experience and leadership necessary for filling the shoes of graduating seniors. Even though some of the teams were going through rebuilding seasons, the spirit was always there, and not just on the team itself either. Fans showed their spirit by taking two fan buses each to the Warsaw and LaSalle football games and one to each of the other away games. Students also had spirit when they went to other sports events such as tennis, cross country, and swimming. Accor- ding to Mrs. Phyllis Tubbs, assistant Leaning against the wall to do calf stretches is just one of the ways the volleyball team stretches out before games to avoid injury. Fighting against the odds, the Chargers gave Central a tough battle, limiting the state-ranked Blazers to only two touchdowns. athletic director, “The attendance at volleyball, swimming, and tennis mat- ches has definitely gone up this year. Parents of freshmen are especially sup- portive because sports is one thing they can really feel comfortable about their sons and daughters participating in.” No matter where you looked at Memorial, there were signs of athletic spirit. The wall of the Stu dent Center was a gallery of newspaper clippings and pictures of games from every sport. The Student Center also dis severdithe lighted showcase which held the John Longfellow trophy awarded to the win- ner of the basketball game between Memorial and cross town rival Central, along with many other trophies won by other Charger sports teams. Anywhere you looked at Memorial, you could tell it was there, the spirit of athletes, both past and present. Who is your favorite professional athlete? Jody Davis Tony Dorsett Julius Erving Steve Garvey Hulk Hogan Carl Lewis Joe Montana Walter Payton Ryne Sandberg 5% 4% 4% 4% 370 37% 5 %o 7 7o

Page 11 text:

What is your favorite music group? AC DC Journey Motley Crue Duran Duran Prince Van Halen Twisted Sister The Jacksons Ratt 47%o 0 7o 6% The spirit of music When confronted with the subject of Drum major Billie Jo Robinson com-

Page 13 text:

Coming around the corner during sectionals at Ox Box Park is sophomore Matt Ronzone who placed 7th at semi-state, qualifying him for state. Members of the cross country team, friends as well as teammates, gather for Pep Club Cake Day on the day before sectionals. Anita Wenzel, junior and JV co-captain, sets the ball up to her teammate in preparation for a spike during a match against Penn.