Fairfield High School - Quill Yearbook (Fairfield, IA)

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Despite the controversy whether or not to have gymnastics next year, the gymnastics pro- gram will continue for one more year before it ends. The problem originated with a lack of participants and interest. Only seven FHS girls and seven FJHS girls went out for it this year. Nevertheless, the girls pulled in an overall season record of 5-2. Stacy Kessel said, “There were a lot of injuries but it made us work harder which helped us reach our goal to go to the Sectionals.” Coaches Lee Crew and Carolyn Louden as- sisted in shaping the team’s potentials. Next year seems promising because every letter win- ner girl will be back except for one senior. The recipients of the awards given out are as follows: Sarah Hennesy-Captain Award; Laurie Neff-Most improved; Heather Nicola-Rookie; Congeniality-Jennifer Hampton; and Cindy Law- son Award (gymnast of the year)-Mindy Ancell and Sarah Hennesy. 1. “This is a rush, says junior Jenny Hampton. 2. The balance beam takes a lot out of junior Mindy Ancell. 3. As captain, senior Sarah Hennesy strives for perfection in her floor routine. 4. Another casually-dressed evening of practice for junior Mindy Ancell. 5. Row one from left to right: Michelle Weissheier, Sarah Hennesy, Mindy Ancell, Jenny Hampton, Laurie Neff, Kim Dougherty. Back from left to right: Wendy Schlicher, Re- nee Courtois, Lori Johnson. Heather Nicola, Jennifer Wise- carver, Stacy Kessel. 6. Standing tall and proud-on her hands, four feet above the ground- is senior Sarah Hennesy. 7. The uneven bars challenge even junior Mindy Ancell. 25