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

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Stocking, Libby Irwin, and Lisa Royce, juniors 1. Senior Patty Kerr gets into position to field an infield ball. Patty was a quarterback for the Powderpuff game, She has been an important softball player for four years. Good season ends with tough WC loss The 1985 softball team finished the season with 12-10, a winning record, but had a disap- pointing city and sectional tournaments. After defeating Roncalli 12-5 and Cathedral 7-6 in the City doubleheader, the team lost in the semi- finals to Ritter, 3-2. During one week, the Pats played four games. They even had a game sched- uled Prom night. The team finished with wins against Howe, Manual, Broad Ripple, Zionsville, Tech, Decatur Central, Roncalli, and Cathedral. Losses were against Chatard, Scecina, Warren Central Ctwicel. Cathedral, Greenwood, and Ritter. Members of the team were Seniors Kellie omores Michelle Cook, Dawn Nickell, and Kris- tie Keller, and Freshmen Tina Stevens,judy Lit- tel,julie Boggs, Teri Beck, Amyjones, and Cin- dy Ayers. The newest member ofthe team was Mr.john Allen. He assisted Head Coach judy Schneider who has been coaching the softball team for several years. Both of the coaches play softball. The end ofthe season meant the gathering for awards in room 105. Senior Kellie Stocking re- ceived the MVP trophy. junior janet Schultz captured the Best Mental Attitude trophy. Fresh- man Amy jones received the Most Improved Player trophy. Freshman Teri Beck received rec- ognition for having the most amount of hits. Patty Kerr, Kristinejenkins,janet Schultz, Soph- VARSITY SOFTBALL - Kneelingzjulie Bogg, Dawn Nickell, Teri Beck, Libby Irwin,janet Schultz, Amyjones, Standing: Coachjudy Schneider. Kellie Stockingjudy Littel, Patty Kerr. Kristine jenkins. Kristie Keller, Lisa Royce. Michelle Cook. Tina Stevens, Coach john Allen. N I iw. janet Schultz, keeping her head up and eyes open, watches for signals from Coach Schneider Most Improved player Amyjones crosses home plate for a run. Amy was a freshman last year as to whether she should stop or keep on going to the plate. Coach Schneider called signals on and will return to play for the Patriots. Another freshman, Teri Beck had the most hits. The third while Coach Allen did it for first base. 1986 team has many experienced players returning. Softballf17

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Right: Pitcher janet Schultz follows through on her pitch. janet had some injuries that slowed her down late in the season. janet is also Co-Editor of the yearbook. 'IB 'K ...........gw Q: ' a 101 . ,Y .,V:, , L,-... r Catcher Dawn Nicl-:ell helps the team warmup while Coach judy Schneider hits for batting practice. Dawn is also on the volleyball and basketball teams. Q in, . aagn. 2. . . 'if' . - - . - L I t - Third Baseman Kristie Keller readies for a throw from the pitcher. Kristie is in her second year in the position. She is one of the better hitters on the team. Waiting for the softball game to begin is always a nervous time, The many different expressions ofthe girls reflect this. Bubble gum seems to help, too. 16fSoftball

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sq' Nha xg V. fzisilitlf gi ax 'j For four yearsjennifer Harold ran in all the distance races and consistently got bettenjennifer, now at IUPUI, was editor-in- Explosive speed plus concentration is the trademark of chief ofthe newspaper her senior year. Teachers assist in timing the track events. Mrs. Lindajames is on the bench while Miss sprinters like Susan Hopkins who has run track for four years. janet Eberle calls out the breaks to the runners. .i 'i -s l L. The most improved award goes to Angela White who demonstrates her high jump technique. Timing and turning take concentration to clear the bars ofthe high jump. jumpers use a variety of over-the-bar techniques. 18fTrack Susan also began the Pep Club this year. l ii L , .., .M ag l .4 ' H Milton Bruen watches relay team member Martin Winfield on his final lap with the baton. Making the exchange correctly within the limited space given to the team members takes practice, practice, practice.