Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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Varsity Football Front Row: Tom Hallock, Randy Paulsen. Brad Vinton. Steve Scofield. Kevin Dines, Dan Jibson, Max Warriner. Craig Averill, Tom Shrader and Chris Myers. Row 2: Eric Holbrook. Bruce Towne, Paul MacDonald, Jim Aper. Dan Alyea. Chris Christensen, Thad Jones, Brian Lillie, Craig Jones, and Brett Wickerham. Row 3: Chad Hinton, Casey Raymond, Andy Kortes, Trever Harkness, Chris Corner, Andy Samann, Alan Cluckey, John Granzo, and John House. Back Row: Wade Rypma, Duane Sowers, Jack Johnson and Andy Switzer. Coaches and staff: Mark Swanson, Paul Engel (Head Coach), Tom Warriner, Kent IngJes, and Nancy Bleam (Trainer). Not Pictured: Todd Higgins and Brian Hickey. Trying to turn the corner and run outside against a tough Alpena defense is Steve Schofield. (ira nvfllr Opponent Score 14 Lakeview « 21 Ionia 42 32 Battle Creek-Springfield 12 6 Orchard View 19 13 Alpena 7 6 Spring Lake 28 14 Lakewood 0 8 Fremont 20 8 Beldlng 32 Seaton Record: 4-5 34 — Varsity Football Forced inside by inclement weather the team and staff review strategy and plays in the gym.

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 Enthusiasm and Muscle junior Varsity Cheerleaders add to the tug-a-ivar contest against the junior Class at the Homecoming assembly. Athletic teams faced not only tough competition because of not playing in a league, hi t this year were overly plagued with illnesses and a rash of injuries; often to key players. Coaches and athletes competed with determination and accomplished much INJURIES “Getting There” in GHS sports this year was somewhat more difficult than usual. With illness and numerous injuries causing athletes to miss practices and games, it was often difficult to participate knowing that an average of five athletes were not able to function. Amee Disser, a Varsity Track member, could relate to sports injuries: “Never having shin splints before, I didn't realize how painful it is to run with sore legs. I wanted to improve my mile and two mile times but it was very frustrating.” Strategy plays Varsity Football Coach Paul Engel goes over against Alpena, as unior Brian Hickey, Seniors Brian Lilly, Bruce Tovvne and unior Craig ones relax during halftime. Bryon Swindell, a Varsity Basketball player, suffered from mono which left him unable to finish the last three games of his Senior career. “My whole Senior year I had eagerly looked forward to playing Basketball and when I ended up getting sick near the end of the season, it was really depressing having to lay in bed listening to the game on the radio while my team played without me.” Overall the Yellow Jacket sports seasons weren't as successful as former years with the exception of Girl’s Cross Country, Girls’ Golf, Girl's Track, and the Boy’s Basketball team which achieved a winning percentage of games. Defense against Fremont resulted in different formations. Lineman await the snap of the bull to charge. Sports — 33

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Forced to run while looking for an open receiver, quarterback Max Wbrriner attempts to elude a charging lineman from Ionia. Up and down Battle Creek Springfield hosted for impromptu game after Delton-Kellogg cancels because of multiple eligibility problems. Greenville alternated wins and losses for the first eight games of its 4-5 season. “Our team was like a roller coaster, up one game and down the next” commented Junior Halfback Steve Schofield. One of the most memorable games of the season was the homecoming game against Alpena. The Jackets were picked to lose by 10 points, but rallied to break a tie in the fourth quarter going on to win the game 13-7. One of the things that made this season different was a change in offense. The ball was thrown more this season. This surprised a few of the opposing teams. It also weakened the defense a little. Junior Fullback Tom Hal-lock led the team in rushing with 698 yards averaging 5.1 yards per carry for 5 touchdowns. Steve Schofield followed close behind with 526 yards total, averaging 4.8 yards per carry for 4 touchdowns. Junior Quarterback Max Warriner led the team in passing with 598 yards for 6 touchdowns. Chris Myer led in receiving with 20 receptions and 4 touchdowns. Tom Hallock led the team in tackles with 72 overall. Juniors Todd Higins, Trevor Harkness, Craig Jones, Paul MacDonald, and Senior Bruce Towne each had over 30 tackles for the season. This season’s captains were Senior Guard Thad Jones, Senior Guard Bruce Towne, and Junior Tom Hallock. Junior Center Brett Wickerham was named Most Improved player. Bruce Towne received the Dedication Award and Tom Hallock was named Most Valuable player for the season. Hallock was named to the All-State Honorable Mention. Because Greenville is a non-conference non-league team, recognition was more difficult to get. “A lot of players were deserving, but there’s nothing you can do when you’re not in a league” stated Coach Paul Engle. In (he end zone, Chris Meyers leaps for one of his four touchdown receptions for the season. His Alpena defenders fruitlessly attempt to prevent the catch. Varsity Football — 35