Loara High School - Seaxe Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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The ' 88 Girls ' Junior Varsity Tennis Team. 2. Christi takes a break after a long, hard practice. 3. Alina demonstrates effective net play. 4. Maruyo tries for a winner on a first serve. 5. Melani concentrates on hitt ing a forehand return. 6. The ' 88 Girls ' Varsity Tennis Team. 7. Rachael focuses on the ball, while hitting a great twohanded backhand. 8. Krinon patiently waits for an overhead smash. 9. Liz shows the effort that makes her an outstanding player. 10. Brandy returns a shot deep to her oppo nent ' s baseline. 1 1. Jody lobs the ball over to her opponent, who is playing at the net 12. Kim Yoshioka prepares to serve at match point eleven TENNIS twelve 75

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88 TENNIS TAKES A TOPSPIN TURN This year ' s Varsity Tennis Team became a vital com- petitor in the Empire League. The girls improved greatly due to the number of hours of hard and demanding work they put into their practices. In Kim Yo- shioka ' s whipping forehand or quick volley, Jody Wilkens ' crushing serve, or Krinon Lapihuska ' s instant backhand, one can see the intense level of play on the Varsity Team. Coached by Gary Cleaveland, the girls finished the season with a much improved record of 5-9. Kim Yoshioka, a member of the Varsity Team for four consecutive years, received the Most Valuable Player Award. This year ' s JV Tennis Team practiced two hours every day. The daily exercises included running, technique, and shuffling. Al- though the season was not succesful in terms of wins and losses, the girls continually played with spirit and enthusi- asm. Under the guidance of Jeanette Cleaveland, each player gave her best to help the JV Team succeed by contributing her time and effort. t four five

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