Lanier High School - Viking Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Endm - V4 Juli? -I 41: z .2 We. -.. pa .. S P?rVfY' , VL. A f.i '1'--if - 2 1 Clay Collins bunts against McCallum Clay led the Viks in doubles. 2 Front row: Coach Reedy, Larry Bowers, Faron Fowler, Mike Davila, Steve Seale, Joey Resen- dez, Bubba Jennings, Brian Markert, Robert Brock, Rusty Park, Second row: Coach Reimer, Bruce Markert, Clay Collins, Larry Lawrence, Elliot Lawrence, David Rust, Kelly Holligan, Brian Newton, Ricky Turner, Keith Mendeke, Jon Pakrovsky, Tom lsbell, Coach Burrell. 3 Brian Markert pitches against LBJ. ln his last year, Brian was star pitcher for the Viks. Dorothy Oswalt Gerald Packwood Bob Penick Mildred Perry Nina Persohn Lesa Peschel ix. , 'gk Newspaper Mathematics Social 1 5 Frank Phillips Jack Porter Lou Quinius Rachel Ramirez Jimmy Reedy John Reimer Vice Principal Social Studies Business Language Arts Social Studies Physical Education i' z- V, 'Ks W 3 ,-,l sa, 'cf'SQgE 5 tl- 'Q i f K 1' QQ ' ' 354' ,Q V , 1 : 208 baseballffaculty

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H1gI1s and Lows 1 Bubba Jennings is congratulated by his team- mates after coming in from his homerun against McCallum. Bubba's homer was the thriller of the game. 2 Junior Bubba Jennings slugs a homerun against McCallum. Despite their fine perform- ance, the Viks lost 2-3, 3 Senior Bryan Markert picks up an LBJ bunt and throws it infield. Brian pitched and also played outfield, 4 Clay Collins stands ready at first base while an LBi opponent slides in. Clay also played catcher. 5 Sometimes it took the know-how of a coach to help along with a guy's playing. Coach Riemer instructs Catcher Robert Brock to get up closer to the hitter. kI,3.s ' elf iking baseball experienced a season of highs and lows, never playing the average game. We either played very well or very poorly, commented Head Coach Burrell. The Viks highlighted their season by trimming defending champ LBJ 2-1. Lanier simply made too many mistakes to win district, but they competed impressively and never gave up. They were rewarded with a 13-11 winning season. The Viks opened season play March 1 with a doubleheader against Round Rock, beating them once 6-O, and losing the other game 2-5. In other pre-district games, Lanier upset strongly favored Houston Lee 5-3, and toppled city rival Austin High 6-O. March 15 was Lanier's district grand opening, as they squelched Johnston 14- 2. The Viks made it three in a row by thumping Travis 9-5, and Austin 6-5. March 23, the MacCallum Bad News Knights beat Lanier 1-3 and handed the Viks their first district loss, They lost the rest of their first half games to Crockett C3- 4J, Reagan C1-41, Anderson C3-91 and LBJ C4-95. The Vikings improved greatly in the second halt, again overturning Travis and Johnston and downing Reagan and Crockett. After losing close games to Austin, McCallum and Anderson, Lanier was bound and determined to overthrow defending champ LBJ. The Viks played the Jags a tough, ruthless game and upset them 2-1 . Lanier was losing several top seniors, including Brian Markert. Brian was a worthy outfielder and priceless pitcher, This season he pitched a no-hitter against Reagan. Third baseman Larry Bowers led the Viks in RBl's, and batted an average of 318. Returning were juniors and sophomores that showed signs of deep talent. Bubba Jennings played dual roles of pitcher and second baseman. Lett-handed Faron Fowler played left field and batted 348, Kelly Holligan pitched two games and won both, while Bruce Markert moved up as shortstop and Larry Lawrence made his way at second base. Everybody's going to be better next year, said Coach Burrell. We're going to be much, much better. VVe'II definitely be contenders. baseball 207

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A Growing Sport -N-1-rg.. I 4 1+ . ,L ref' . ' :ff r.:.12.,, I 1 mlifit ven though the wrestling team was the newest sport, Lanier placed third in District out of 15 teams and 15th in State out of 48 teams. Bob Schawb took second in State at 129 pounds and Jim Rogers took fourth at 141 pounds. As a growing sport, wrestling olfered a place tor the high school boy willing lo put forth the etlort, from the 100- pounder to the heavyweight. With the team expanding, chances are good for two teams next year, varsity plus a new freshman team. With most ot the team returning, the good experience they received from participating at meets in Dallas, Oklahoma, San Antonio, Killeen, and local high schools will give them a great advantage. 1 Bob Schwab wrestles in State finals against Richardson-McArthur High School. Bob placed second in state and had a record ot 34 wins and 2 losses. 2 Mike Fox wrestles in a heavyweight bout at State Tournament in Plichardson, Texas. Mike placed third in district. 3 Front row fleft to rightj: .James White, Ruben Sanchez, Tom Costas, Nathan lsraeloft, Bob Schwab. Second row: Brent Bunge, Steve Chambers, Ron Morgan, Charlie Chapman, Jim Ftogers Third row: John Corbitt, Mark Ellis, Joe Mullen, Terry Dickey, Herschel Pleasant, Mike Thompson, Mike Fox, Coach Craig Grace. wrestling 20