Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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The 1983 Boys Varsity Basket- ball Team dominated this year. After winning the trophy at the Jefferson Invitational Tournament, the Bruins went on to win several more exciting games. Leading the Bruins were captains Derrick Hensley (42) and Derric Turner (44) who both finished their high school careers, ably aided by senior teammates Mark Blackwell (50), Vince Santavicca (14), Charles Small (54), Greg Smith (22), and Brett Walters (40). Offensively, the Bruins did well with Turner (44), the team leader, averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds a game. Blackwell (50) and Mike Newell (30) each scoring several points. In the back court, the team had an excellent season led by Hensley (42) and San- tavicca (14). To add to the thrilling games, Newell (30) and Turner (44) oc- casionally dunked the ball. Sadly, however Coach Hensley retired from coaching after 27 years. To Mike Newell(30), Coach Hensley, helped players mentally. The whole team benefited from his knowledge of the game. We were fortunate to play under him. In return. Coach Hensley was happy with the way the team played. They were always improving with a good, positive attitude. That attitude, coupled with sheer dedication helped the team to be the best. Kipping down the defensive rebound after a miss- ed shot by the Atoms is Brett Wallers (40) with help from Mark Blackwell (50). i joking for the dunk is Derric Turner (44) who is being watched helplessly by the Annandale defenders. BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL: Captains: Derrick Hensley, Derric Turner, Team: Geff Bergh, Mark Blackwell. Kevin Caponecchi. Matt D'Ercole. Mike Newell. Vince Santavicca. Charles Small. Greg Smith. Don Vosslcr. Brett Walters. Manager: David Campbell. Coaches: Carl Hensley. Mike Wells. = During the Annandale Varsity game. Mike Newell (30) pulls up for the lay up as Brett Walters ( looks on. 234 Sports

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Sophomore Amy Bryce keeps a steady pace and as she races toward the finish line for seventh place in the Woodson meet. In the meet against Woodson. Lisa Kulvich tries to catch her breath while watching her team- mates compete. ing her up, commented Chris McDonald, coach of the Girls Cross Country Team. ‘‘Overall the team im- proved the whole season with eight or nine girls competing for the top seven varsity spots. The team placed sixth in the Northern Virginia Invitational Tournament, fourth in the George Mason University Meet, and ninth in the University of Virginia Invitational Meet. Leading the team this year were Susan Volpe, Linda Trew, Kristi ’Cassel, and Nancy Myzie. Even though three or four girls shined during the season, the whole team did an excep- tionally good job. GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Cathron Birge. Amy Bryce. Kristi Cassel. Julie Fintel. Brenda Galdamcs. Mary Gifford. Lisa Kulvich. Wendy La Rue. Nancy Myzie. Andrea Pytlik. Becky Schnitker. Faith Smith. Mary Beth Stupka. Linda Trew. Susan Volpe. Coach: Chris McDonald. Boys and Girls Cross Country 233

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jlling up for the short jumper is Mike Newell 0) as Atoms defenders look on with awe. While the Annandalc Atoms unsuccessfully attempt to stop the Bruins. Derrick Hensley (421 drives in for the two point conversion. Skying over the Annandale center is 6'7 Derric Turner (441 on the opening jump ball. Guard Don Vossler (201 looks in the lane for a give and go in the fourth quarter against the Atoms. Boys Varsity Basketball 235