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

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Coach Lance Stephens mentally prepares the team during his pre-game talk. Attempting to spike the ball off his head, Sophomore Vince Kearns battles an Arlington Bowie defender. si Soccer goalie promising: Williams looks forward to a Bright future Sophomore Kevin Williams showed he possessed many soccer talents this season. Taking on the starting position at goalie proved to be quite a job. He was successful at stopping numerous goal attempts and showed sure signs of becoming a varsity starter in the future. J.V. goalie Kevin Williams, sophomore, guards the goal against upcoming defenders. 174 Soccer .iii Wviunwiml is S iiii ssss s s ::,, A kk K , ,..... Y ts QM 45 ' -s -ess - .pl su -, rl Sill? . m. Q, sw and wi in . gg 1-any P .1-x..5,- ' A f-aw ,dwynf 'ku 'L V . f V . . -. Ng, s . : V sw s A V A . its wi V dw N K . K 1 , . , is g AV .,. Q K ilk ' if .. ' ' ,9 f . . .i . , -. s. -sss so ' ,--ff 1 1 s ri t 4. ,i r .i t iiii A Q, ,. it 5 -, is .L - -L i'..,,s,, Y 5 -- , 1. 's or ssss, 'wfgxjssi V it - i ,U rr! I -it' .K -wht , .i 5, . it rigs fr if i kin? 37 -+- . : ' .. 1-radii ff ,N tae., . Qt J ,.. as . .gc Q gs . sw f 'PN .4 .. - S M . , ccs seg, 5 st is Sth, Mis -. ttt, Q .. - X Xfzst - ww sz? 4 is if ' sg ' 'i

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1 : 1 se., A... , I I -sk . ,N ,s K ., R K. . sf W Balance was an important aspect of the parallel bars. Junior Joey Garret demonstrates his ability. Concentration was never lacking as Russell George, sophomore, shows his agility as he does a move called an L The pommel horse was one of the many events at a gymnastic meet. Junior Mike Franstead practices for upcoming competition. T 3' ul lE 1 fill' . . is xx . 'Nm S- AQ Es Team strives to perform to best of their capabilities, competition helps build Group's sense of unity Gymnastics is a very disciplined, com- petitive sport. Competitors are on a one to one basis with the publicf' Coach Roland Rangel stated, To prepare his team for competition, Rangel worked with the students from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. Typical workouts began with tumbling, the basis of gymnastics and ap- paratus work, especially for male team members. The team concentrated on com- pulsory routines at the beginning of the year. Later, team members finished the season with more concentrated efforts on optional routines. Rangel was aided in his coaching efforts by Coach Susie Harrison, who primarily in- structed the girls. Ms, Harrison commuted daily from Watagua Junior High, where she taught art to help in afternoon workouts. She lHarrisonl was really good for the kids. But I wish we could have had her full time, Rangel added. As well as winning first place in local meets, Senior David Riehl won first place at the state meet. The gymnastics season ran from January to April. The state meet was held at the end of April. David Riehl, senior won all-around in state competition. Weatherford proved to be the toughest team to beat. In the team's first meet against Weatherford they were defeated by 3f10 point. Later Haltom met Weatherford and beat them single handedly. Richland, always Haltom's closest com- petition, defeated the team in the final dual meet. l've tried to impress the team members to realize how important it is to perform the best of their capabilities, Coach Rangel said. ln working to improve team pride, new dress and hair codes were set. Girls were re- quired to wear dresses on meet days while guys were to wear suits with ties. The new hair code was in line with the general athletic standards. In using a theme to sum up the entire year, Coach Rangel said, We started slow- ly, but at the end of the year, we found unity as a team. Gymnastics

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Q J ,.::, t ..:. 1. kg I K ,..f ' X 3 tkkk if ,QW K. A rr is 'i TS' -'X g - Q ,1'i.ff ' .me .. sr. .. f wr' - .. . ,R Team struggles through youth and inexperience, but coach predicts prosperous future for The new kicking crew One of the world's most popular sports, soccer, arrived this year for University ln- terscholastic League competition. This was the first year to have had an organized soc- cer team. The new team was composed of thirty-six players, many of whom were sophomores. The team was coached by Lance Stephens. The players respected him very much. Varsity goalie Chuck Manyloun claimed, He is a great coachg I sometimes can't believe he never played soccer. He has taught me so much. Since this was their first year they began with many disadvan- tages. Youth and inexperience proved to be the major obstacles. A big part of the team played the sport for the first time. Another setback was that other teams in the district, including Arlington and Trinity, had been playing soccer for three or more years. They spent many afternoons practicing for sometimes three to four hours. Kuam Houngsi, junior, was considered the teams strongest player. Phonsay Sounavong and Sinthanon Devangsavanh were key players also. Coach Lance Stephens stated, I didn't anticipate starting eight sophomores, but I guess we can consider this year a learning ex- perience. Most teams consist of juniors and seniors. In a couple of years they will be a step ahead of everyone else. Though victories were few, the first year soccer program laid down the track for future teams. It was a good start and many underclassmen improved their skills to prepare themselves for the coming years. Soccer: Front Row: Paul Somvong, Donesavanh Sayaseng, Damian Merrick, Sinthanon Dovangsavanh, Kuane Hoangsi, Boun Pranivong, Phetsakone lnthalangsy, Ramon Romero, Phoukong Douangphrachanh, Pheng Chouhchanthakat. Second row: Sisounthosni Siharth, lngpang Prany, Chan- ta Sthisane, Vince Kearns, Seng Souimanphanh, Kongchack Manyloun, Phetsanmone Siharrth, Sydavong Phengvanhsa, Sam Vannaraj, Kounmy Philavong, Phoxay Thidasogsavanh. Top row: Kevin Williams, Tien Vu, Troy Dominguez, Dennis Brehmer, Chris Drinkard, Tuomas Piesanon, Jon Bailey, Steve Cooke, Blake Hall, Khonsavanh Souvannavong, Chanthaneth Sirisakd, Ouprachanh Luangraj, Quankham Vongkhamchanh. Kounmy Philavong, sophomore, saves the ball as his teammates wait anxiously in the background. Soccer