Hanks High School - Shield Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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The defense gets ready to take on Bel Air's potent offense. Q- 8 Coach 0'neil awaits the outcome during the Ysleta game Quarterback David Perez hands off to running back Anthony Dodson during the Bel Air game at the Sun Bowl. 1 aussie1313-B,PfafSS2ifvcffs2ffle22fi3f'Ji Y a 5 1 154gg13' e3Qel 13657 as We if Q' .,, Left to right: John Johnson, Toby Natividad, Carlos Hernandez, Mark Daniels, Carl Hertzog, Javier Calderon, Richard Herston, Howard Prestwood, Albert Johnson, Darrin Whitman, Darrin Glenn, Rodney Bradley, 2nd row: Paul Kassner, Mark Loya, Mike Torres, Ernie Gomez, Phil Deal, Dwayne Jones, Bart Gaisbauer, Chris Robles, Adrian Campa, Mark Torres, Thon MayHugh, Ernest De La Pena, Ken Kassner, Coach Durks, Coach Ritchie, Jesus Urquid, trn. Coach O'Neil, Robin Kimsey, trn. Coach Alvarado, Coach Smith 3rd row: Jesse Ontiveros, trn. Donna Strysick, trn. David Perez Patrick Barrett, Scott Alexander, Robbie Davidson, Eddie Aguirre, Bobby Holguin, James Estrada, Derick Madsem, Steve Castillo, Marcos Milleras, Gene Thomas, Nacho Ramos, John Reyas, Matt Aguilar, mgr. NOT SHOWN: Joseph Cotter, mgr. Varsity Football 197

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I II ba f rsity foo Va Kni hts earn deserved respect A positive attitude gave the Varsity Football Team the cour- age they needed to erase last year's season from everyone's mind. This year Hanks earned a new reputation. This year they were winners. The team's confidence soared after winning their first game of the season. Other coaches were im- pressed with the team, because they didn't give up. comment- ed head coach Pat O'Neill. The team had thirteen return- ing Ietterman with seven of them being starters. The team's miraculous turn-about season from that of Knights of yester- year was due largely to the dedi- cation of the team. Everyone worked hard since spring ball last year, preparing for this season, said Bart Gais- bauer, wide receiver. Under the guidance of new coaches, the team demonstrat- ed prominence and self-disci- pline. The coaches are the great- est, commented Richard Her- ston. Even though they yelled at us sometimes, we knew it was because they cared about us. lt was when they stopped yelling that we worried, Hearston con- cluded. Good coaches, players, and at- tidudes are bits, that when se- perate, were good things, but when these bits were pieced to- gether, as the Knights managed to do, they made a winning team. 196 Varsity Football Combating dehydration, is an important consideration in football. Thom Mayhugh takes time out to replenish his system

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II otba Fo I Var s 'ty Varsity football players worked hard this year to earn a new reputation. However the players received their reward be- fore they even played their first game. During summer practices head coach Pat 0'NeiII present- ed the team with new uniforms that stood out with a touch of eye-catching red. The new armor had red and white stripes down the sides of the black pants and red outlined numbers on the jerseys. There was also a new emblem on the helmet highlighting the school name in red and black. When the Knights charged onto the field dressed-to-kill for their first game against Burges, the cheering crowd no- ticed a change in team spirit. lt's been proven players get a psychological lift when they are wearing a new uniform, ex- plained Coach O'Neill. And what a lift they got! Offen- sive and defensive back David Sims said the new uniforms helped a bunch. Sims contin- ued by adding, When the fans saw the new uniforms, they had a new spirit. Coach O'Neill appreciated all the support the team received from the student body at the pep rallies and games. He also en- joyed the support the team gave back. Sh TOP: Howard Prestwood looks on as his team strives for victory. BELOW LEFT: Special teams kick off to start the game at Riverside. Nw. Knights celebrate after winning their first victory against Burges