Lloyd Campbell Bird High School - Talon Yearbook (Chesterfield, VA)

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Team Improves, Wins! V Girls Basketball team was successful in the win loss area with a re- cord of 13-4. Coach Fullerton also congratulates the girls in the areas of personal growth and improvement. Co-cap- tain s, Susan Smith and Melissa Crouch are credited for the leadership given to the team. Smith was this year’s most valuable player, finishing the seaosn with 106 points and 80 rebounds. Shannon Whitman was recognized as Best De- fense while Amy Kuszmaul re- ceived Most Improved honors. Coach Fullerton commented Front: Karen Lee, Shannon Whit- man, Melissa Crouch, Susan Smith, Stephanie Smith, Carolyn Hensley. Second Row: Jen Kuszmaul, Mar-.; Tanya Wile, Amy Willingham, Ai- mee Kuszmaul, Martha Wall, Shelli that the team was great to work with since each girl con- centrated on improving the ba- sic skills of her game. Sky- hawks had little difficulty in se- lecting the most exciting game of the season. It had to be the come back win over Monocan in overtime. Final score 31-30 with each team member ex- hausted but very proud of the team effort. Games against George Wythe and Huguenot were forfeited since those teams were dissolved before season play. Other wins includ- ed Meadowbrook, Manchester, Colonial Heights, Godwin, Thomas Dale and Monocan. Miller, Kim Howiler, Theresa Snow, Mar.; Beverly Fullerton, Coach. An- other two points are added to the score on an impressive jump shot by Melissa Crouch at left. Junior Varsity Basketball 121

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As the Lady Skyhawks’ most valu- able player, Susan Smith scored 106 points this season. Hoping to beat the ppponent to the ball, Karen Lee demonstfates aggressive play. 120 Junior Varsity Basketball Leaning toward a team mem- ber, Carolyn Hensley hopes to receive the ball to score. Intent on setting up her shot, Amy Wil- lingham appears unfazed by her oppo- nent. See above right. Heading up the court, Tanya Wile is on the way to two.

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Gymnasts Demonstrate he girls tum- bled their way to a vic- tory over Midlothian to start the season. First place win- ners were Julie Wilder- man on beam; Jennifer Hopkins on floor; Eliza- beth Traylor on bars; and Amy Nagle on vault. Amy, a former member of the Meadowbrook team, is a welcome addition to the Skyhawks’ gymnas- tics team. With a win over Midlothian, the shortened eason rolled with victo- ries over Lee-Davis, Colle- iate and Clover Hill. The girls who played at these meets were Julie Wilder- Winning Balance man, Jennifer Hopkins, Elizabeth Traylor, Lori McCarthy and Amy Na- gle. During Regional com- petition the team per- formed exceptionally with Julie Wilderman, Jennifer Hopkins, Eliza- beth Traylor placing on bars, beam and in all around, respectively. These girls continued to vault their way to the State Meet with each member putting forth the total effort needed to make it a great season. Coach King credits the team’s success to the hard work and positive at- titude of the girls and the managers. Front: Lori McCarthy, Beth Bedard. Second Row: Angie Felty, Mike Bender, Mgr.; Yvonne Bissett, Mgr.; Shane Sykes, Magr.; Julie Wilder- man. Third Row: Michelle Poulston, Julie Reese. Fourth Row: Jennifer Hopkins, Diantha Dodge, Dana Zaffuto, Elizabeth Traylor. On the beam, Jennifer Hopkins con- centrates well. 122 Gymnastics