Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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252 Key - Luafgfas SOPHOMORES Key, Keith Kidd, Dale Kildow, Becky Kilpatrick, Lisa Kilpatrick, Sandy Kimbrough, Dennis Kinnaird, Ragina Kirby, Debbie Kirby,james Knapp, Alisa Kolbey, Becky Kossbiel,janice Kramar, Everett Lane, Angie Lanford, Cindy Lathrop, Lillian Lawson, Darla Leach, Steve Lee, Michael Lee, Roy Legorreta, Lee Lesinski, Sharon Lewis, Georgia Long, Butch Lough, Bobby Love, Tracy Lovelady, Susan Lovett, Chris Lowdertni1k,jason Luargras, Ouprachanh ree hs , ,,.. 52. , . I , 1 . H N ,x.,3, M , W ,1 .H - 1 g f 4 aff a .L 5, M ' L Q, . I T225 , ,. V- if . ,, f,,t-,W W--W ef , 4, may K 'fm I . Electrodes zip through Laura Alderman's leg asjessica Taylor and Rhonda McDonald use a Soken to keep her leg strong. 'm - x tif EX .ies ,,, , , 12:5 'U l K , 3 it If: Ht an Q Q ,. Q.. 1:7 ,,, 'x Nr 'f'u.s:f,zg e .- - aww f .L EQ., iv, x, , .1 'i 5' i 2' , 1.5! N, 'au

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SOPHOMORES jacobs - Key by Sharon Pelzel Seconds ticked off the clock. Anticipation lingered through the crowd. The shrill sound of the bell launched the beginning of the third round. A saliva-filled mouthpiece was shoved into sophomore Randy Gann's mouth as the oozing blood was sponged away from the cut above his eye. Both fighters proceeded to the center of the ring. Gann began throwing pun- ches and did not let up. A right hook hurled to the cheekbone' an uppercut to the chin. Although his opponent ducked and dodg- ed, it was clear that Gann was going to win the round. However was it enough to make up for the first two rounds! The long awaited decision finally came and with it a smile on the face of the Regionals unior Olympic Champion Randy' Gann. nf' First two rounds were toe to toe punches but the last round I came out strong Sophomore Randy Gann concentrates on winning the next fight during a daily workout. y,4., 00 Randy 5 feet 3 inches weighing in at 102 pounds boxes in the light fly-weight division, Although he's small he has a record of 40 wins 6 losses in four years of competition. With the help of Coach Gary Barcroft Randy' has won many competitions including Senior Athletic Amateur Union and third I enjoy hitting people and the competi- tion Randy remarked. Boxing does not come to a person automatically. Much dedication and deter- mination is involved. Randy works out five days a week two hours a day at Little ohn's Wrecking Yard. He also runs on weekends to keep in shape. Randy is faced with a problem that makes boxing a little more painful for him than others. He has a full mouth of sparkling silver braces. Fighting with braces cuts my lip in the in- side of my mouth and the mouthpiece doesn't help much he replied. Randy was inspired to begin the sport after watching his older brother Mark fight. After seeing my brother fight in the Golden Gloves I wanted to fight too exclaimed. I A I ll Ir K ' . 4 K K Y 1 , 1 Y Y Y , ' 4 Y J Y N s . I Q E , . . l 5 y place in the statejunior Olympics. t E '-s e , Q E 'Q 2 ' 1 J X r its Mt' . , Y ,M N- l s It Q' , Y Y l g .. . , . he . -V X ra,- -of E , . 5,..... ts . .aft 2' 56 ' 2 . ,.-- inf ,, R, he-H.. A 5 ri Q X A Sw? ss.-g s N' -' S.. jacobs, Linda Jeffries, Rodney jenkins, Donna -Iohnson,jill johnson, Sharon . johnson, Shellie 4. Q. iv. . i f X sig I . jones,jeannie , t- jonesgleff ' jones, Shirley ' journey, Heidi . Kates,julie Kemp, Billy Ab 9 . Kemp, Cary Kemp, Donna Kennedy, Veronica Kerr, Marcy . Kersey, Michelle Key, Hopie

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gr if ,Q SOPHOMORES Lures - Martin ii-A E. 'We're there to make the athletes play better than they would if there was no one there to help.' l 1 by Sharon Pelzel Sounds of a shrill whistle echoed through the air over the cheers of the crowd. Noticing the confusion on the field, silence spread across the stands. Coach Tommy Patrey, trainer, assisted by Rhonda McDonald and jessica Taylor, both sophomore trainers, hustled to the injured player. After a few minutes the patient was on his feet. With the help of Rhonda andjessica, he wobbled off the field. Reaching the side lines, he was laid on the ground. After a thorough check of ribs and neck, he was asked several questions, mainly if he knew where he was. Slow reactions, unaware of surroundings and long responses led the trainers to the diagnosis of a concussion. A close eye was kept on him for the rest of the game. Situations like this are part of the everyday routine of Rhonda McDonald andjessica Taylor. I like doing it Ctrainingj, and ifl had to, l would drop everything to keep my job. It has helped me to meet new people and has changed me for the better, Rhonda remarked. Coach Patrey visited Wataugajunior High last year and asked if anyone would like to become an athletic trainer. Interested people were to set up a meeting with him to discuss the details. Rhonda took this advantage and made an appointment. ygmeu... f. f N. Sf ,ik .my Coach Patrey told her all the details, ups and downs, and gave her the decision of taking it or leaving it. She made her decision and has not regretted it. jessica was on her way to becoming a Richland Rebel when she was inspired to become a trainer. Rhonda encouraged her and filled her in with all the informationjessica talked to Coach Patrey to make things final. To catch up on what she miss- ed,jessica worked 12 hours a day doing anything from reading, on up to practicing the taping of ankles. I enjoy doing it, and, hopefully, it will help me out more when Igo to college. Were there to make them Cathletesj play better than they would if there was no one there to help. according to jessica. Being the only girls in the locker room and on the field does not have much ofan effect on their job or them. It's not a big deal to me. I'm there to do a loh and nothing else, Rhonda replied. jessica expressed her feelings in saying, lin here to help them Cathletesb out and make sure everythings okayg to do a job, do it right and learn more for the future. W fs! if i X ,I 'cr' We I . 5 ,gg s l X- .. - . ... it K i f .er q A was t in , .. . . rj, - 5 Q. A 4, i I i if .. MN 2 flat-335 r Y I fi! .' - q ' fa i .r. ri ,. 3. if 9 i, Q' 1' 1 - ri ' r K . 42 X N r- re xii - 'x Lutes, Medea Lutt, Randy Luttrell,john McClure, Aubrey McCune, Mark McDade, Deedee McDade, Sue McDonald, Rhonda McDowell, Angela McGill, Dianna McLaughlin, Tammy Maclin, Carl Manos, Slade Marioni, Lupe Marioni, Marie Marroquin, Teresa Martensen,joan Martin, Leisa 2