Kansas Wesleyan University - Coyote Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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v Bezdek looks on in assistance as Enni Burnham spikes one over the net. Alice Watkins reaches for high above the net for a block against her opponents. to RJ Yvonne Zukowfsky, Joedy Zimmerman, Denise Hooper, Jenni Stinton, Alice atkins, and Lisa Walters talk over their strategy in an attempt to beat their rivals. The Kansas Wesleyan Women's Volleyball team finished the 1981-82 season by advancing to the semi-final round of District play-offs at Newton. KW was defeated by Emporia State 15- 7, 9-15, 15-2. The most inspirational player this year was Deni Beougher. Deni was also voted most valuable player by her teammates as well. The Coyotes had a few new freshman players this year also, and among these were Alicia Lopez, Joedy Zimmerman, Kathy Hickerson, all from South High School here in Salina. Lisa Walters, also a freshman is from Riley, Kansas. All of these are planning their futures here at Wesleyan and from the looks of their athletic ability, they will be a terrific asset to the Wesleyan sports cur- riculum. Tracy Rietzke will definitely have his hands full next year as well. 1 3, ' ' K X Deni Beougher sets the ball so .Jenni Burnham can make the spike.

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w Deb Hanson looks for chariots of fire. CIZQDSS CDU TID TEAMS Suffering from the loss of most of last year's varsity squad due to graduation or transfer, the 1981 men's squad was a mixture of youth and experience. Hampered by illness and injury at the start of the season the squad pulled together to become a tight running group by the end of the year, repeating last year's third place finish in the KCAC, and gaining a fifth at the District 10 meet. Sophomore Bob Abbott led the squad throughout the year, highlighting his year with a tenth place finish at the KCAC in Winfield. Bob was named All-KCAC for his effort. Tony Neal and Dan Winston pro- vided strong back-up with Seniors Tony Bozarth and Dave Hickerson and Juniors Rick Packard and Lloyd Davies making up the rest of the varsity squad. Senior T.J. Fassler led the Coyotes early before succumbing to illness. Another Senior finishing his career was Ed Jones. Sophomore Gary Moore and Freshmen Mike Fontes, Jeff Nixon, Randy Smith and Jason Ruckman also ran for the Coyotes. The Women's team was the most successful in history. Julie Guynes led the Coyotes through the season, beating every runner in the KCAC over the season, a remarkable achievement for her first year of running. Deb Hanson and Junior Cindy Hayes also had fine seasons. The women went into the KCAC as co-favorites, but the title hopes were shot down when Guynes running second, broke her foot and failed to finish. Han- son and Hayes went on to gain fourth and fifth for All-KCAC honors. Overall the season was a tribute to Coach Kernan's skill and the runners' ability to gain the best out of themselves.