Knoxville Catholic High School - Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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I42 1980's: a new generation of sports A new generation of sports activity began during this era at KCHS and athletes of the 80's will undoubtedly attempt mirror the success of their predecessors. This is no easy task, however, since Knoxville Catholic High has produced ma champions in the previous five decades of its existence. As is typical in athletics, teams have their ups and downs, ne coaches and new philosophies appear, and only time will show if athletes of the eighties will provide the same success a display the same Irish Pride that has long been a trademark of this school. The football team in the 79-80 school year, with new Coach George Hatcher, would go winless on the season. This wa rebuilding year for the Irish, and many young players of the future would gain valuable experience. Captains were Bud Gettlefinger and Tom Werner. Gettlefinger was also the team's Most Valuable Player. Other key players were Greg Math- Duffy Madden, Rick Connelly, Rick Huber, and Chris Dash. The boy's basketball team, in 79-80, finished the year with an 8-16 under new Coach Brian Donaldson. Standouts fort group were Paul lellicorse, Tim Andrews, Alex Vineyard, Arthur Gaston, Scott Beaver, David Erickson, Scott May and lo Donovan. The Lady Irish, also with a new head coach Christy Bussard, posted an 1-15 record against tough competitic Captains were Renee Kidd and lulie McMillan. The girls also saw improved play from losie DeWine, Susan Ortega, Lai Heffernan, Nancy Connelly, Marianne Mabry and Amy Waggoner. The school also fielded teams in baseball, llohn DeBakker coach, Buddy Gettlefinger and Paul lefficorse co-Captainsl Te nis, fled by lan Schaad and lulie McMillanl Swimming, lcoached by Mrs. lean Fox -captains Marie Connelly and Tim Nc Softball, Iwith standouts Renee Kidd, Susan Ortega, Sherry Suehomski and Molly Peasel Volleyball, lRenee Kidd a Marianne Mabry were outstandingl. Golf and Bowling. The popularity of spring sports is evidence of the involvement of t KCHS student body in athletics. In the 80-81 football year the team would improve to 5-5 due to the leadership of Captains Rick Connelly, David Clar and Steve Brink. Others who contributed to the teams' success were Ioe lellicorse, Mark Nutter, Chip Huber, Danny Hill Glenn Humphries, K. C. MacDonald and Matt Callahan. Off-season weight training and the maturity of the players was t primary reason for the teams' good performance. Interest in football was increasing and hopes for the future were great. The men's basketball team led by Arthur Gaston, David Erickson, Scott May, Steve lohnston, lohn Donavan and Mi Van Hook would finish 13-15 on the year. The team advanced to the regional tournament after capturing third place in t district by virtue of a four-overtime victory over Powell Valley. Gaston was selected to the All-District first team a Erickson, May and Donovan were awarded honorable mention on that same team. The girls, with new coach Ed Irwin, fell to 7-22 despite the efforts of Marianne Mabry, losie DeWine, Nancy Connelly, Kathy Mathis, Monica Buchanan, and Kathy McKenna. The girls faced a gruelling schedule against AA and AAA teams, but highlights of the season came against arch-rivals Webb and Notre Dame. losie DeWine was voted to the All-District team. The baseball team came on strong late in the season and provided a great amount of excitement in the district tournament. Led by Captains Ioe lellicorse and lohn Donovan the team would defeat Webb twice in the tour- nament lboth games were shutoutsl before losing to Seymour in the championship game. Other players who contributed to the teams success were Fred Holtz, Matt Callahan, Glenn Humphries, Carver Lovely, Mike Shehan, Chris Heffernan, lohn Norris, Scott Beaver, Rich Connelly and Chip Huber. Hop photo, Girls Varsity 1981 celebrate a victory over Notre Dame, Chattanooga. tllottom photoj David Moore, 1981, ready for action.

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l4l n faculty, in clubs, and in honors J UNIORS ' 1.4. 5 N Kim lones. CLASS OF 82 The SFA 1Student Faculty Administration1 presidents, 1980-Kerry Madden, 1981-Rich Connelly, 1982 - Nancy Connelly, worked for the improvement of school life. NHS continued to recognize academically talented studentsp NHS was led by presidents Ben Cox 119801, Cathy I Mathes 119811, and Nancy Connelly 119821. The Key Club, community service club, was headed by Mark McPeek 119801, Paul Montgomery 119811, and Chris DeForst 119821. Another service club, the Y-Teens, was supported by the leadership of Beth johnston 119801, lean Willard 119811, and Kim Casey 119821. Sister Mary Albertine revived an interest in the Glee Club. The Mu Alpha Theta Math Club was also revived dur- ing this time. The French Club was inspired 1as it had been for many years1 by Sister Mary DeLellis, A Spanish Club, Latin Club and Pep Club were also popular organizations. The Drama Club presented many plays for the enjoyment of the public and student body. Shamrock editors for this era included, 1980-Mark McPeek and Ben Cox, 1981 - Cathy Mathes and Kim jones, and 1982 -Leonard Palladino and The Green and Gold re-organized in 1982. Many honors were awardedg among them the DAR was awarded to: 1980-Chris Dash, 1981-Paul Montgomery, and 1982-lim Pickering. Mr. and Miss KCHS were the titles awarded to 1980-Renee Kidd and lim Przygocki, 1981 - lean Willard and Rich Connelly, and 1982 - Nancy Connelly and lim Pickering. Homecoming Queens were 1980- lody Connor, 1981 losie DeWine, and 1982 - Erin Doherty. Boys' and Girls' State Delegates 1 were 1980-Renee Kidd and lim Prozygocki, 1981-Rich Connelly, photo1Clockwise, l. to r. 81. luniors ready to make a touchdown at the Powderpuff mall game. rt2. Mike Wrinkle excited to be at school. 83. Neal Long displays his talent. 114. f Kelly concentrates on the football game. 85. 1l. to r.1 Erin Doherty, lill Erickson, Claire Donald put on Football Spirit Week act. wb. Dawn Huff flashes a smile. 37. loanna :ncourt listens attentively. 88. lunior Class Officers 1l. to r.1 Claire MacDonald - sec'y, Nancy elly - vice-pres., Michelle Fox - treas., and lim Pickering - pres. om photo1 The Senior Wall- Football Spirit Week - 1980. Cathy Mathes, and lean Willard, and 1982-lim Pickering, Clair MacDonald, and Nancy Connelly.

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143 tball tearn members of the 1980-81 were Qtop rowj Monica Buchanan, Amy Connelly, losie DeWine, Nancy Connelly follows as Amy Waggoner Rome, Mary Ward, kathy Mathes, Amy Waggoner, and Nancy Connelly, Qbotfom rowj Mary lo Willard, powers to the basket, 1981 'en Mabry, kathy McKenna, Marianne Mabry, Barbara Brink, lennifer Kidd, and lulie Brown. Jziyvxffl QV - 1 IRIS sf f' Q 'Q -'J' H ..L-1-L L12 Jr mia ' Pun , ff' 4 ,S ,, larsity Team 1980-81 included Uop row left to righlzj Scott May, Arthur Gaston, Mark Nutter, Paul lellicorse, Scott Beaver, Timmy ws, David Erickson, lohn Donovan, fSecond r0w:j Coach Ed Irvin, Manager Robert Cloud, Chip Huber, Buddy Gettelfinger, Steve on, Matt Callahan, Alex Vineyard, loe lellicorse, Carver Lovely and Coach Brian Donaldson. it 1-'Q if l S lv. ,Y il :lt 1' . K , 1 . W' .. In F L. . -,, 1 f ' 'N tl . 1 L' , 'PBS-1' ' ... , t Champions, Second Place Regional Champions with all five seniors named to the All-District team, 1981-82 included QFront Row: left to rightj Robby link Cook, Mike Callahan, Craig Huber, Greg Fox, and Mike Patterson, QSecond Rowj Matt Callahan, Glenn Humphries, Chris Heffernan, Sc ott Beaver, Dodd, Pat Young, Chip Huber, and Coach lohn DeBakker.