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

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TENNIS TEAM -jean Smith, Kathy Blanchette, Christy Smith, Sonja Dunn, Beth Pritchett, Gina Reed, and Coach john Deal. Sometimes the blowing wind picks up debris from the bus compound which makes it difficult to keep vision clear. li ? 6 93553 Displaying her awesome forehand, Christy Smith smashes a return. Christy and her sisterjean played for the Patriot team. Christy played all four years at Marshall while also being a cheerleader for varsity sports. Seniors help improve record The 1985 girls tennis team finished with a 4-8 record. We were as good as most of the public schools in IPS, said Coach Deal, who also coaches the boys team. The team improved its record from past years because of it consisted mainly of seniors. All seniors had played four years. The team was led by Senior Gina Reed at number one singles. Other players on the team were Kathy Blanchette at number two singles. Christy Smith at number three singles, and Sonya Dunn and Beth Pritchett at number 1 doubles. jean Smith was the only underclassman on the team. One unusual aspect of the team was that four were cheerleaders - Christy, jean, Sonya, and Beth. Gina played basketball for four years while Kathy had been on the track and cross country teams for two years, .4..A..a.4 . ,ff ,..,.., Keeping up their strength with the pause that refreshesf Beth Pritchett and Kathy Blanchette look over the opposi- tion to decide their strategy for the match. liye on the ball, follow through the swing -these might be what Sonia Dunn is remembering from Coach Deals teach- ing. Sonia played four years for the Patriots. Tennisfll

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Golfers take 2nd in City Tourney With a record of 15 wins and 8 losses, the boys golfteam had one of their best seasons in several years commented Coach Dave Harvey. The team was led by jeff Daywalt. He quali- fied for the regional tournament which had not been done since the '70's at Marshall. The team placed second in the City High School Golf Tournament. Marshall has always been competitive in the city. Contributing to the team's success were Tom Williams, Charles Behrman, Dave Pratt, Steve Swinford, Sean Daugherty, jeff Atchley, and Tim Eckert. Williams, Daywalt, Atchley, and Eckert graduated. Seniors Pratt, Swinford, Daugherty, and Behrman will be team leaders this spring. Pratt and Swinford were members of the Brain Game. Sean Daugherty leans to get his ball as his opponent holds the flag. Sean will return to play for the Pats which will have gcod senior leadership this year even though the team lost its number one player injeff Daywalt. The team played on several area courses this year, but practice time is at Oaklanden. Graduate Tom William uses a seven iron to get to the green from the fairway. Tom was a strong member ofthe team and played for the Patriots four years. 2OfGolf 'W-191'?:ZXY::4Mr5 '?l' ,ia--fe'-'A V, fi-.',f,,.',t2.-,gas 1-ri' ia.. , ,. .,f,,.,4' . n . ?Z..:i?M5.z1'fkn.f.'V'1..,1r .,. . ?'4zZ,-A-1,1as-,'-,b7:b1r+i,rf.-15- ,,..,s-- . r. , Concentrating on the putt, Senior Steve Swinford hopes to sink the ball as he watches it roll on the green. Golfers had good weather last spring. Stroking his putt, Senior Charles Behrman uses his honey spot on his putter to get the best from his club. Charles will return this spring to play. ...ET GOLF TEAM - Charles Behrman, Steve Swinford,jeff Daywalt, Tom Williams, Sean Daugherty,jeff Atchley, Coach David Harvey. Not pictured is David Pratt. The team kept improving all season. jeff Atchley was on last year's Brain Team.

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Cit Fourth john Marshalls girls swim team finished the year with a record of 5 wins and 8 losses. The team finished fourth in the city meet. Individual- ly, the team members did very well. Senior Patty Kerr finished second in 200 frees- tyle and also in 100 breaststroke. junior Lori Griffin placed third in the 500 freestyle. Senior Dennise Rapp placed second in the 100 back- stroke, and third in the 50 freestyle. Freshman Tami Treser finished third in the 100 butterfly. The freestyle relay team took fourth. The team's MVP award was given to Lori Griffin, who lead the team with 113 points. All ofthe girls did their best when participating in the sectionals, but no one advanced. Senior Patty Kerr finished second in the 100 yard breast- stroke and 200 freestyle in the City. She is one ofthe several seniors on the team. Stretching for the butterfly stroke is Patty Kerr. The stroke is one of the most difficult as it taxes the timing and strength of the swimmer. Patty also plays softball for Marshall and is in the musicials. 22fSwimming Coach Bill Rosenstihl works with both the boys and girls swim teams. His daughter and son both swam for Marshall. Mr. Rosenstihl teaches at Manual High School, The teams train at Forest Manor's pool. The City meets are at Arsenal Technical High School. Flu hit the boys team at sectional time. Senior Dennise Rapp placed second in the City backstroke and third in the 50 freestyle has been a four-year member of the swim team, Her two brothers also swim for Marshall. Dennise's other sport is gymnastics.