Granite Falls High School - Boulder Yearbook (Granite Falls, NC)

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a. Granite Opponent 0 St. Stephens 2 0 West Lincoln 2 ! 2 Bunker Hill 0 0 Bandys Gamewell 0 2 Lincolnton 1 1 Fred T. Foard 2 0 Newton 2 Volleyball Team Proves Successful With the opening of another sport in the conference, the Demonettes discovered anot her skill at which they were able to excel. Starting with the basics. Coach Debbie Canipe led the girls through much practice and instruction. As the season progressed, the team grew steadily in skill. 16a. The Demonette volleyball team demonstrated high spirits and much talent. Left to Right: S. Jones, D. Hardee, L. Hawhee, S. Helton, B. Brinkley, K. Yount, M. Brinkley, G. Watts, S. Julian, D. Klut, D. Thompson, T. Lail. 16b. Coach Debbie Canipe observes play and notes any faults in the girls ' play. 16c. Sandra Julian returns the ball to the opposition. Her height accented her front line play immensely. 16d. Mary Brinkley prepares to serve the ball. 16

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5Sil|i| •■HiP i d4 , Tennis Team ' Moves ' ' First Year The formation of a tennis team at Granite Falls High School was without precedent, so naturally, some risk was involved when it was created. But Coach Kirkpatrick received a good response from interested people and led his players through a season that showed much promise for the coming year. If participation is good next year, green pastures, and courts, lie ahead for the young racketeers. 15a. The tennis team was a reservoir of energy, skill, and talent. Left to right: Mike Miller, Ronnie Brittain, Jim Rhea, Ben White, Donald Kirkpatrick, Ken White, Paul Shumaker, Coach Kirkpatrick, and Tina Tsumas (not pictured). 15b. Using good wrist, arm, and body action, Ben White attains optimum speed and placement in his shots. 15c. Ronnie Brittain uses his rocket serve to take immediate advantage over opponents. 15

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m Track Hurdles Through Season The track team had their share of problems this year, such as poor turn-out, and spent the season coping with them. With their disappointing record, it was a tribute to both coaches and athletes to be persistent enough to stick it out to the end of the season. 17a. The members of the 1975 track team are as follows, from left to right: Lee Starnes, Randy Carswell, Alan Hill, Allen Starnes, Dwayne Simmons, Kenny Cline, James McCormick, Ronnie Laxton, Steve Shell, Jerry Reid, Mike Bryant, Rex Kiziah, and Tracy Tolbert. 17b. Going over the bar - the object of the pole vault - takes skill and practice. Steve Shell attained this skill and demonstrated it successfully at the conference meet. 17c. In the relay, the most critical point is the handoff of the baton. Here, Mike Bryant and Bobby Huffman execute it to perfection. 17 4