Freed Hardeman University - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Henderson, TN)

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184 GrifHns GRIFFINS In most athletic endeavors, the object is to control som-rthingg suchias a bail or racket. The most difficiilg however, are those where you must simply control yourself. One such example is gymnas- tics. At Freed-Hardeman, a vaulting and tumbling team called the Griftins is such an endeavor. A gritfin is a mythical ani' mal having the head and wings of an ea' gle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. The analogy is to Lions flying through the air, thus Gritfins. The team, composed of both men and women, is coached and trained by Coach Hoyt Kirk. All on the team are volunteers with no previous training. They practice a few times a week and present their show with a circus flavor. Selena Sasser says about Griffin's performances, It's more fun to perform for little kids, because they enjoy it so much. l enjoy performing because it gives me more selt-confi- dence. p The Griffins appear at basketball half- times and occasionally at area elementary or high schools. Sometimes their antics get somewhat dangerous,'and there have been some instances ithrjough the years where members hayeglseerygseriously in- ivrsd- - s Lal'-lita Meadowsrtalks the poten- tial danger. I'rn not seared of doing stunts because I know we've practiced them well, and we have someone there to help us in case we mess up. The Griffins have a proud history. They have entertained and represented Freed-Hardeman College for 20 years, Left to Rpht: Matthew Yrrhasplvfef Pendley, Mel Hurleyg Raw two: Randy Brown-coach, James Max- well, Julie Coleman, Lindajlieacrzrd, Hoyt Kirk-caan chg Row three: Rodney Ray,4Hodon Yates, Tammy Morris, Camelia MaynarcLfp?rtiirdigbgsi.HcZIand Stu- dios, W rsen 'csr z .iflfffii so

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N vi fs i s s in 'uuli 5 to c t x 3 ss s S . . P' if s s 'Q H Xl S J rival' r 59 s , Rowl Mike McCutchen John McBrayer Bryan McDonald Kevin Cain Jim Brown Stuart Fraser Dave Ligon Row 2 Tim Webb Jimmy Dillinger lm Mkpong Steve Duer Bill Gooch Russell Davenport Literally going head to head, these players will sacritice anything to get control of the ball. photo by Richard Claiborne Taking the ball down the field to attempt to score, Steve Duer leads the field of players. photo by Richard Claiborne, SCDCCER Although the soccer team ended their inaugral season with a 1-7 record, it's always an upstream battle the first year. Consider also that there are eleven play- ers on the field from each side in a game, and F-HC only had fourteen total mem- bers After the season ended Im Mkpong commented It was educational It was a season to learn to realize our mistakes and to learn from them A season to learn How true' Imagine Mike McCutchen s expression when he was handed a ball and proclaimed soc cer coach having never coached or even played before The team and the caoch are eager for the challenge of next season but as McCutchen said Dedication is the key We need people who will be dedicated and work ' 9 KC . , . 7 7 37 . i . Q Ll 77 . 7 A I ' . it . . . : , , , , , , - y - : , , , , , - 7 soccer? 183

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