John Marshall High School - Marhiscan Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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nd Ho . vo 0 0 With the look of determination, Senior Penny Christensen tries to make it over the high jump. Junior Diana Swineford takes a gigantic leap as she tries for distance in the long jump. Tonya Slaughter leaps over the last hurdle be- fore her short sprint to the finish. 8 5.. L-f:. , ' fi:.'1,,l , ..'-1 -Wt .L -gn.. - -, -, - - 4 - -A ,gm ' 'Lg A Us F!!-' nm , .Sw 6 H I I I track!25

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o o 0 as 'H 'H trackin ' he Girl's Track Team ended their season with five wins and three losses. This year was a good year with a lot of new underclassmenf' stated the new track coach, Charlene Vinton. She also stated, The winter with all the snow kept the girls running inside. They did well, considering the conditions they had to work withf' Several records were broken by the track team in the Chatard relays. The girls who broke records were Monique Carter in the 220-yard dash, Penny Christensen in the high jump and the girls relay team consisting of Shelia White, Charlette Brown, Varina Nevilles and Monique Carter. This year's most outstanding com- petitor was sophomore Monique Carter, breaking records in both the 100 and 220-dash. In the state, Carter placed fourth in the 220-yard dash and sixth in the 100-yard dash. Photos by Church !Tower!Trester in Raising her arms in the thrill of victory, Jacqi GIRLS TRACK-Back Row: Varina Nevilles, Coach Jan Rehl Tonya Slaughter Beverly Bryant Ncwman takes the hnal steps before crossing the Shelia White, Monique Carter, Daine Wickware, Stephanie White Jacki Hlbert Charletta Morris tinish line. Sherry Starks, Diane Swineford, Michele Dunlop, Jacqi Newman Jeani Kuhn Kim Moms Janice Penny Christensen, Shelly Rosenstill, Janice Baker, Jackson Charolette Brown Rita Taylor Coach Latonya Harris, Monique Waters, Bottom Row: Charlene Vinton 24! track

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Junior Jeff Opel uses his strong forehand to deliver a strong volley to his challenging opponent. TENNIS TEAM-Top Rowg Daryl Whitley, Ed Russell, Brent Van Duyn, Mike Walenga, Stacey Anderson, Todd Van Duyn, Coach John Eason. Bottom row: Mark Russell, Dion Wolfe, Chris Prit- 2 chett, Jay Burleson, Jim Huston, Jelii Opel. 'V vga! .1 'Y' ,, , of lb? Netters Unbeaten, Win City Title he Boy's Tennis team finished the was Daryl Whitley, a promising young regular season play with an unblemished man. Co-Captain Jay Burleson com- record, with twenty straight wins in- mented, Whitley was untouchable by cluding last yearls season. The Boyis any city playerf' Whitley, only a soph- Tennis Team had proven itself. During omore, has definite potential for the next this season's 14-0, the team acquired two years. He was also elected to the all- first-time victories over Lawrence Central city team. and Thomas Carr Howe. Jeff Opel at number two singles played The team captured its first city title in well in doubles action and will be an as- the school's history along with its first SCI for I1CXt yC21r'S team. perfect record. In sectional action, Mar- Co-Captain Jay Burleson had a fantas- shall won the first round over Cathedral, tic season. He mainly played number then was defeated by the tough North two doubles, holding a 15-4 record. CCIIIIHI Pal1IhCrS WhO WCIII Ofl to become Brent Van Duyn was the Other Cap- state champs. tain. Brent, the older of the two Van The team played brilliantly at home Duyn brothers, primarily played number and away. All members were out- two doubles. He was named a member standing individuals. Number one singles Zoftennis of the all-city team. Chris Pritchett at number one doubles had the best record next to Whit1ey,s with an outstanding l7-2. He was also a member of the all-city team. At number two doubles, Jim Houston gave the team much needed depth with a 15-4 record. Todd Van Duyn was number three singles man who was city runner-up. Todd, only a sophomore, did an out- standing job gaining 15 victories and giv- ing up only four defeats. With the help of Coach John Eason, the Tennis team had a fantastic season. by Brian Glotfelty