George Fox University - L'Ami Yearbook (Newberg, OR)

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(1) Jean Frost and Tari Bates display how team- work works in volleyball. (2) Supported by the ecstatic cheers of the crowd, Paula Ankeny, Alynn Thompson, Tari Bates and Vonda Winkle relax during a time out. (3) Vonda Winkle dinks the ball over the net. (4) Nancy Banta portrays good form as she spikes it to ' em. (5) Reaching high, Ramona Shepherd gets ready to block a spike. (6) While teammate Joni Snyder (21) looks on, Kathy King bumps the ball high. (7) Mary Ann Mason, Joni Snyder and Ramona Shepherd take a quick water break. Volleyball 27

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Dig that bump The girls did a good job and learned the importance of communicating with each other on and off the floor, said Coach Marjorie Weesner. The Bruin women ' s volleyball team had a difficult season, but their strong skills and balance helped them grow quickly. The team, mostly freshmen, spent much time developing mental toughness and improving their skills. Contrary to what the season record of 3-14 showed, Coach Weesner felt the girls competed well. She was also pleased with the unity and cohesiveness the team acquired as the season progressed. Ramona Shepherd was chosen for the first team of the WCIC Conference Allstars. Receiving team awards were Joni Snyder, Most Valuable; Jean Frost, Most Inspirational; and Tari Bates, Most Improved. The game against Lewis and Clark was the team ' s high point, and showed that with tenacity and good attitudes they could play against a superior team and look good despite the outcome. Next year promises to be a good year for Bruin volleyball as many players return. Coach Weesner is encouraged about next year and anticipates working with the potential and skill which were developed this year. As she said, By reaching your individual potential and learning to handle pressure you can do impossible things. 26 Volleyball

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Bright future seen for rookie team We gave 100% in almost every game, and you can ' t ask for more than that, said Coach Dee Bright of her team. The women ' s field hockey team went through a building season. Of the fifteen women on the team, onlv six had played field hockey before. Although their season record was 1-12-2, it was not indicative of the talent the Bruin women possessed. Chosen for the WCIC Conference Allstar Team were Jeannette Myers and Juliie Frost. Diane DeWitt and Lurae Hanson were selected for the Honorable Mention Team. In addition, these members received team awards: Kelley Davidson, Most Inspirational; Jeannette Myers, Most Valuable; Debbie Partaine, Most Improved; with Juli Phillips and Lurae Hanson receiving Most Muddy and Most Bruises, respectively. When the Bruin women traveled to Salem for the Selectors Tournament, they came up with their first win in a 3-0 shut out ag ainst OCE. A three day trip to Vancouver B.C. for the NCWSA Tournament was a high point of the season. The girls came back with 2 losses, 2 ties and several cases of frostbite. This year saw much individual achievement and spiritual growth. The team ' s trying season created a strong bond of unity and a realization that, as Coach Bright said, People are more important than field hockey. Since many of the girls will be returning next fall, Bruin field hockey has a Bright future. 28 Field Hockey