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

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:ront Row: Maryinne Hagio. Khanh Tran. Helen Yapura. Ha Dang, Janinc Kay. Elinor Peji. Carmela Pantaleon, IhriMina Antonio, Van lx, June Andrews. Back Row: Joyce Kay. Nhien Ngo, Mary Castro, Raquel Cooperman, .inda Pereira, Alice Yapora. Monique Fogata, Jennifer Hening, Thien Tran. Amy Gemmil, Juni Gambito, Maria Vyman Men Yapura prepares to smash the volley at her oppo- tent with a smile. :ighting to keep her balance, Monique Fogata lunges or a grounder with her infamous backhand. an Lc shuffles to the left and says with determination. I better get this ball or else. Hitting With Their Best Shot The whole team was 100% to- gether, we all became really close ' said Janinc Kay, team captain. It was like having a second family. Although a ma- jority of team members were first year players,the individual enthusiasm of the returning members was stronger than ever. What the team may have lacked in experience they made up in motivation and per- severance. During the season, ten girls rotated plalying dou- bles or singles. Usually, the top four players ranked should play singles and the remaining four were supposed to play doubles. However, Coach Rosser rotated the girls in order to find out what type of game each girl played best. Each girl on the team was dedi- cated to playing her sport. Dedicated was an understate- ment. Each girl put in approxi- mately 2 hours per practice, starting in the summer and continuing everyday through- out the season. Some of the players supplemented their training by attending summer tennis camps or taking ad- vanced tennis lessons. These girls obviously put in much time and hard work to be the best. Although the team did not at- tain first place they were highly spirited and commpetitive and exemplified a great deal of skill and potential throughout the weeks of play. This team showed the true meaning of the Warhawk spirit. El Cajon Mercedes Benz Girls Tennis 65

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During a game. Elinor Peji is fiercely competitive- and she prepares to slam the volley to her opponent's backhand. June Andrews is ready to return the ball with a sweeping forehand. Jennifer llening wishes she were a little taller so she wouldn't have to go on her tiptoes to hit a lob. I la Dang uses this particular maneuver to hit the lob back to her opponent resulting in a victory, 40-0. 64 Athletics This page sponsored b

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Smashing Away At Success Tennis is not solely a physical sport, because it requires men- tal stamina as well, stated sen- ior, Chul Yi, a veteran tennis player. The game is a challenge for the individual or individuals to test their mental and phys- ical capabilities to the limit. This year the top singles players were juniors, Kim Phung and Frank Tran, and somphomores, Oliver Kearny, and Mike Hsu. During the year, these four players proved to be the epit- ome of good sportsmanship and perseverance. Mrs. Rosser was confident that at least one of these four would make it to CIF. Competition was very intense between the players to in- crease their rankings among their peers. During the season, each player had the opportuni- ty to challenge a teammate to a match. The result was either a step up or down on the ranking ladder. During a match the guys were very supportive of each other. Although each player competed in individual matches, the guys worked to- gether in improving each oth- er's games. All in all the boys' tennis team did an exceptional job of ex- emplifying its capabilities. Con- gratulations for an outstanding season! 66 Athletics Freshman, Minh Trang lunges to hit the ball which his nior- F™k Tfan umPS {ot when hc returns ,h doubles partner doesn't try for. Vnnnm shor