LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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COEDS PLAY HOCKEY In the warm summer evenings of September and October the coeds could be found on the athletic field battling out a game of field hockey. Swinging at each other with the sticks of their trade, the girls vigorously pursued the little white ball. The field hockey games were an extension of the field hockey class taught by Mrs. Betty Jane Fratzke. Because the afternoon classtime period was too short for both instruction and a full game, the intramural games were moved to the evening time slot. Two teams were chosen from those in the field hockey class plus volunteers from the remainder of the female population. When oe ELL a teen b F the season closed, the team captained by reak in the action gives time for team members to rest and catch their breath. Ruthanne Calkins was the champion. The coeds from the field hockey class used the evening games to demonstrate techniques learned during classtime. 178

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f LETTERMEN SPONSOR BANQUET : Members of the 1977 Lettermen’s Club include, Front (L-R) Tim Moon, Glenn Arndt, John Brinkerhoff, Gary Haller, Kent Brady, John Stahl, Ben Assam, Karl Anderson, Randy Hartman, Tim Munsterman, Nate Saint, Dennis Williams, Don Beacham, Larry Lunsford, Andy Briggs, Jim Morris, Bonnie White, Clyde Sepulvado; Rear (L-R) Pete McMillan, Garrett DeJong, Rick Noel, Mike Fratzke, Jim McMahan, Ross Beans, Jerome White, Stu Brynn, Doyle Peterson, Kane Elie, Dave Parker, Ronnie Goines, Dan Straw, Steve Beacham, Keith Bastian, Dave Stoltzfus, Jeff Renfroe, Kevin Jackson, Joel Dyk, Steve Wildasin, B. J. Werner, Curt Wright, Mark Littlejohn. Mr. Dan Graham was the featured speaker at the All-Sports Banquet on April 21. Hours of preparation were realized on April 21 as the Lettermen’s Club sponsored the annual All-Sports Banquet. The evening was highlighted as Mr. Dan Graham, head football coach at Pine Tree High School, spoke before a large crowd. Trophies and awards were given to LeTourneau College’s outstanding varsity and intramural athletes. The Lettermen’s Club sold refreshments at all home basketball games in order to raise money for the banquet. They also formed committees to handle banquet arrangements. Officers for 1976-1977 were: President — Dave Stoltzfus, Vice President — Bonnie White, Secretary — Larry Lunsford, Treasurer — Dave Parker. 177

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ES eee SS Sharon Hill spikes the ball in a City match as teammate Beki Stieglitz looks on. Eyes following the flight of the ball, Donna Chapman prepares to serve the ball to a City League opponent. WOMEN JOIN CITY LEAGUE “tity ye Intent gazes follow the flight of the ball in a coed intramural volleyball game. Late in the fall the women took to the volleyball courts. After the serving, jumping and hitting the ball had subsided, Lisa Strube’s team was champion. In the springtime tryouts were held to select a team to play volleyball in the Longview City League. Coached by Mrs. Fratzke, the team consisted of Carol Barclay, Ruthanne Calkins, Donna Chapman, Nesa Cramblett, Sharon Hill, Karen Kolkman, Debbie Mayo, Dorothy Nelson, Irene Rudoi, Twila Shugart, Beki Stieglitz, Lisa Strubel and Shelley Varcoe. The competition was tough and experienced, but the coeds finished with a respectable 5 wins against 6 losses. Based on her outstanding performance on the volleyball court, Sharon Hill was named the team’s Most Valuable Player. 179