Kentridge High School - Accolade Yearbook (Kent, WA)

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K1 T.Smdsa11. Early Training Goes A Long Way We have the respect of other teams and they've put us up on top. I expect good results, Coach Larry Book observed as the season opened. However, that was just the beginning. The baseball team's goals were high and their positive attitiude continued throughout the season. Of the fifteen member team eight were returning lettermen. Their deservedly high reputation was due to their experienced powerful hitting, team unity, and respect for the game of baseball. Varsity-member Kevin Torlai conceded, l'd be disappointed if we weren't in the finals. We have a lot of experience and a lot of class. Most of the guys had been playing together since they were in elementary school and they continued on into summer tournaments. Each member had definite goals in mind, but all wanted to go far. Their self-motivation and tremendous abilities were also respected among each other. Nevertheless, like most sports, baseball was not all on the field. The weather, budget, and facilities all had to be taken into consideration. To purchase baseballs required seventy-five per- cent of the budget, and the rainy skies forced many practices indoors, but loyal fans supported the team in any weather. To them Kentridge Baseball was a team with class. obs C.Jac Larry Book, Bill Shuver, Bill Alvstad, Pat DeMarr, Gary Walk, Kevin Torlai, Steve Newman, Jesse Steele, Pat Smith, Brian Lee, Ron Rehon, Kevin Moe, Ron Dillon, Perry Cooper, Mark Russ Larson, Lon Banning, Pat Mierz, Tom Daniels, Ben Angel, Brad Garland, Dan Norman, John Sarthou, Steve Hopkins, Ron Steffan, Larry Huff, Braon Standlee, Dean Bond, Mudliar, Troy Larson, Kurt Wagner, Craig Anderson, John Hagen, Chad Monen, Gary Rhoades, Dave Gottberg, Terry Stahlman. 1. Another powerful throw is displayed by Bill Schuver. 3. Mastering some ol the game's skills, junior Troy Lar- son comes through with another accurate hit. 4. After school practice plays are taken seriously as John Hagen and Bill Schuver watch for possible mistakes. T. Sanchez 3. T. Ssichozd. Boseboll 41

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lf Proposed Tradition ls ln The Ball Park An all new coaching staff launched the Girl's Softball team into a successful season. The new coaches were Terry Parker, and Assistant Coach Tom D'Annunzio. Their goal as they went into the season, was to build a program, and enjoy a magnitude of success that the players, coaches and Kentridge deserves , commented Coach Parker. The thirty players were treated as a squad, as opposed to separate Varsity and JV teams. The breakdown was between infielders and outfielders, and the squad practiced every weekday from three to five P.M. Those who had been chosen to play on the Varsity team had an additional two week spring training by practicing every morning at six o'clock as well. The highlight of their season was a trip to Whidbey Island where the girls played Oak Harbor High School in a non-league game. According to Mr. Parker, this sort of non-league competition is to become an annual tradition. L. Call J.Bush J.Bush2. 1. After fielding a ground ball, Senior Katie Hasz checks the play. 2. Concentrating on her swing, Senior Pam Simmons shows her intensity during battingpractice. Junior Varsity: Back Row: Coach Tom D'Annunzio, Julie Gordon, Lisa Theilander, Midge Holt, Linda Olson, Karen Sheryl Bray, Melanie Goff, Coach Terry Parker. Front Row: Dara Houser, Melissa Zimmerman, Becky Richardson, Clay, Carrie Hodgens, Heidi Pitzen, Kandy Musga. 40 Softboll Varsity Team: Back Row: Coach Tom D'Annunzio, Suzanne Maxon, Cheryl Ransom, Heather Cummins, Alyson Carl Golden, Joan Oxford, Angela Grusnick. Front Row: Katie Hasz, Pam Simmons, Margy Albrecht, Lisa McCue, Jackie son, Ronelle Ricketts, Coach Terry Parker. Not Pictured: Krista Zuberbuhler.

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An Aspiring Experience Stressing trust and the importance of working together, the track team was, for the first time, referred to as co-ed instead of consisting ot individual boys and girls teams. Aspiring to build experience while placing as many people as possible in the North Puget Sound League, the young team strove to improve their overall physique and individual skills. Members practiced daily from three to five thirty P.M., with meets on Friday afternoons. Besides getting track members ready for NPSL, coaches faced the challenge of motivation and keeping the students in good shape throughout the long season. Staying in good condition is especially hard at the season's beginning, disclosed eighty-year track Coach Bonnie Gibson. People pull muscles or something at the beginning and the season may as well be over. We don't want that to happen. ln concurrence with the goal of working together, the Coaches frequently statedg We're just one big happy famiIy! Laughed Mrs. Gibson after recalling one student's comment, They even started asking to borrow my car keys! it. amisumag Sr X ' 4 J.BAsh3. 1. Sprinting toward the hnish line, Ray Ricketts and Scott Crawford compete during practice. 2. Jeff Costello intensely listens to Coach Gary Mattson's advice in shot- putting. 3. During practice, Ken Calandra works on his relay starts. 4. Coach Gary Mattson assists John Andrews in learning correct tootwork techniques tor shotputting. D.J0hnS0n4. 42 Trock