Heidelberg High School - Yearbook (Heidelberg, Germany)

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Left to Right; Top to Bottom: Jim Nelson prepares to Use his backhand swing to return the ball. The tennis team's expert players show off their awardsi Coach Baxter shows the team how it's done. Sharon Niesen prepares her killer serve. Sieger Hartgers uses great speed to retrieve the ball. David Merhar and Chris Miller discuss their strategies for the next game. Sports 65

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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

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ur Lady Lions Varsity Volleyball Team had another successful season. Fin- ishing third in conference, the spirited ladies won a chance to play at tournament where they defeated the conference Champs, but never made it to the semi-finals. Their overall season was 12 and 6. Coach Rich Ben- nett, Heidelberg volleyball coach of seven years, and team captain Melissa Meyer, worked hard to keep the players in one ltto- gether team. Though the team had only one senior, Rosy Lambert, the players were all very experienced. Special award winners were Michelle Johnson - all conference and team MVP; Laura Kuppich - all conference and all tournament, and teamls most dedicated play- er; Susanne Marcus e teamls most improved; and Rosy Lambert e teamls most competi- tive. Back row: Coach Bennett, Heather Rudderham, Rosy Lambert, Michelle Johnson, Kelly Bailey, Susanne Marcus, Connie Warner; Front Row: Marcy Ockert tMgrl, Sara Knapp tMgrl, Laura Kuppich, Melissa Meyer thtl, Kim Annis tMgrl, and Kim Bailey tMgrl. Top Left; Connie Warner bumps a bit while Kelly Bailey sets for spirit and morale at the pep rally. Top right: Rosy Lambert looks so sweet now, but she becomes ferociously competitive once the game starts Center: Conference time! The team confers with each other during the time out. Bottom: Once it is time to play, teamwork takes over and the girls are all action. 66 Sports Lady Lions Bring Finesse