James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Determination And Hard Work Encouraged by their coach, Mi- chelle Lamarr, the members of the Junior Varsity Softball team worked very hard. Their deter- mination and hard work could be seen in their lengthy daily practices. For two hours every day, they could be seen at Ol- ive Grove Park, working on their skills. Playing on the J.V. team devel- oped the team players' con- centration and eye-hand co- ordination. Working together was important in order for the team to play successfully. The team members developed their skills and gained the exper- ience necessary to play on the Varsity team. Learning the sport of softball wasn't the only thing gained by the team members. They also learned perseverance, good sportsmanship, and a competi- tive attitude. The experience also increased their chances of being chosen for next year's Varsity Softball team. Front row: Dawn Martin. Jennifer Hammc. Jodi Pid- gcon. Patricia Howell, Suzanne Galctta. Deannc Buck- meicr. Back row: Coach. Michelle LaMarr. Rochelle Jacobacci, Caprecia Poole. Michelle Scrgott, Crista Ras- mussen. Rosalecn Doyle, Michelle Vancgas. Junior, Patricia Howell lunges to catch the ball for the third out. O'Wffc Swinging the bat for another homcrun is sophomore. Suzanne Galetta. Sophomore. Crista Rasmussen slides into home bascj winning the game for the Warhawks. 52 J.V. Softball

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: at Wesley Bertelson's two pointer, which also ap. d in the San Diego Tribune (taken by Dana Fisher). tawks show pregame unity at the San Diego Sports i against the Kotncts. Alexander goes up for the tip-up that started the ing streak. In the beginning of the season. Coach Thompson and his Boys' Varsity Basketball team set some goals for themselves. One of these goals was to win league cham- pionships. Not only did the team go un- defeated in the Eastern League, but they went farther than anyone ever expected. After becoming league champs, the War- hawks went on to play C.I.F. The team, consisting mostly of seniors, had the ex- perience and leadership to go all the way. According to Jeff Alexander, named East- ern League player of the year, We knew the whole school was behind us. It got us fired up and helped us play better. An- other reason, according to Jeff Harper, was the fact that the players had to prove themselves. The team went on to play C.I.F. finals at the San Diego Sports Arena. The Warhawks won the game by one point over the Kearny Komets. The Hawks advanced to the state semi-finals, where they were finally defeated in a very close game. The Varsity Basketball team concluded it's season with the heading of State Final Four (semi-finalists). Being involved in C.I.F. helped to bring the school, and es- pecially the team, closer together. Robby Robinson stated that he wanted to thank the school, staff, and students who all helped to make the year a success. Ac- cording to Greg Chrones, Great team + strong coaching = perfect season. C.I.F. Basketball 51

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Young Dreamers Being the best they can be and the center of attention was a dream the members of the J.V. baseball team had since the first day of practice. Their dreams came through, and it showed throughout the season. The team consisted of 18 play- ers, and the one and only. Coach Geof Hollenbeck. I've had a lot of confidence in the team since the begining and look forward to a successful season, Coach Hollenbeck commented. The team's suc- cess didn't only come from practicing and playing togeth- er. Sure, there were the fun times, but the team also worked on trust and a lot of team effort. The team was young, made up mostly of Freshmen, which meant that the future teams at madison would be exper- ienced, not to mention suc- cessful. Front row: Gabc Flores. Mike Hansen. Vince Duran, Brian Fowler. Aaron Idekcr. Jim Lozano. Second row: Matt Campbell. Mike Jones, Jeremy Shepard. Ted En- gebretson. Gabc Roberts. Jared Rees. Didicr Suarez. Lemont Allen. Back row: Coach. Rob Lovato.Jim Mur- phy. Mike Comfort. Rcmawn Waddell, Matt Dibbs. Frankie Moore. Robi Hoffman. Derrick Brown. Kirk Cumming, Coach. Geof Hollenbeck. Junior, Jared Rees has doubts about throwing the ball to first or third. When the ball is hit his way, freshman. Robi Hoffman sets for an easy out. Sophomore. Lemont Allen warms up before a game against Orange Glenn. Before getting him out at home plate, third baseman, sophomore. Jim Lozano eyes his prey. J.V. Baseball 53