Heidelberg High School - Yearbook (Heidelberg, Germany)

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0th the women and men of cross B country retained the respect earned by previous HHS teams despite injuries and unusually stiff com- petition. Through hard work and dedica- tion they showed what true champions they were. The ments team placed sec- ond in their region and third in All-Eu- rope, in spite of the fact that many of them were not seasoned athletes. Adam Knapp taking a breather. t' I 23?: Back: Mr. Kelly, Pat Ginn, Kevin Gilmore, Happy Beasley, Eric McKnett, Doug Molineut v Center: Josh Cooper, Gavin Gardner, Daryl Cheney, Brian Lynch, Adam Knapp, Michael O,Leary. Sitting: Michael Bratcher, Mark Picconi, Mike Caesar, Charles Carver, Tom Hicks. Sports 63

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LiOVL'S QWVLg hile many stu- dents relaxed during their spare time, these women Cross Country members kept themselves slim and trim by running. They were extremely energetic and competitive and went all out at their meets. The womenis team took third in AAA Conference and second in AAA Region. Right: ifront rowi Karen Rodri- guez, Donna Gebhart, Robin Ca- baniss, Ann Orlando, Robin Mickett isecond rowi Michele Sleight, Christal Shelton, Lori Schmidt, Bonnie Huckabay, Tra- cy Solom, Janet Rudderham, and Rasha Stevens iback rowi Mr. Pope, Erin Payne, Erin Wall, Lisa Waldron, Pia Bertucci and Kerstin Lowman. . PaultHogan cavorts with Women rUnnkers. Robin Mickett ahead of the pack. Kerstin Lowman racing along Janet Rudderham and Robin Cabaniss take time out to remove boulders from their shoes. 62 Sports

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Rebuilders Build to the Top ot since the mid 19705 has science teacher, Richard Baxter led this team, but under his guidance this year, the tennis players showed everyone which DODDSl school was really number one. At the All-Germany Department of De- fense Dependent Schools Championships Oct. 17-18-19, Heidelberg walked away as the champions with an outstanding 62 points, 20 points ahead of the second place school. Senior Sharon Niesen and freshman Kim Schwerdtfeger joined forces to capture the title in the girls doubles. Juniors Dave Merhar and Chris Miller also helped in the Heidelberg win by placing third in the boys doubles. Helping earn more of the 62 points, was senior, Britta Kilpatrick, who managed to take second place in the girls' singles. Paul Pflaster, a junior, contributed in the effort by placing third in the boys' singles. The team enjoyed an undefeated regular season. Said Kilpatrick, HWe knew that we had the potential to reach our goals and take the championship. It was an all-out team effortlll All of the members of the team profitted from their experiences, help- ing them to develop better form and style. Jim Nelson, Niesen and Kilpatrick, all graduating, will not be returning next year. However, the remainder of this years team will return for an undoubtedly great season. Left to Right; Back row: Paul Pflaster, Sharon Niesen, Jim Nelson, Kim Schwerdtfeger, Dave Merhar, Lisa Beuerman, Ralph Lopez, Britta Kilpatrick, Chris Miller, Lisa Stemick, Brad Higham. Front row: Sieger Hartgers, Jennie Miedema, Laura Roberts, Allan Crooks. Right; Top to Bottom: Paul Pflaster concentrates on serving his best. Britta Kilpatrick takes a break from the strenuous practice. Brad Higham returns the ball successfully. 64 Sports