Loara High School - Seaxe Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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86 YOUNG GOLFERS PUTT FOR GLORY Golf is an individual sport that requires a player to be en- tirely responsible for his own success or failure. The object is to put the ball into eighteen holes, us- ing the least number of strokes. Dad Miller ' s Golf Course was once again used as the site of most matches. Daily, the Saxons practiced various strokes and also practiced how to deal with challenging terrain and ob- stacles, such as sand traps, thick grass, water hazards, dips, and trees. The slice and hook were two strokes the players were en- couraged to practice. Lacking sen- iors, freshman Young Chun and ju- niors Andrew Harvey and Richard Basquez led this year ' s young team. The 1989 Saxon Golf Team, front: Mark Knock, Young Chun, Andrew Harvey. Cur tis Gardener, back: Jeff Guy. Jason O ' sulli- van. Kalen Taylor, and Richard Basquez. After a backswing and downswing, Curtis demonstrates his great follow through. Young grins as his chip shot make the first hole. Young s short loft and overspin on the ball allowed for a short run to the cup. Positioned in a square stance, Jeff prepares to putt the ball toward the eighth hole. Jeff also concentrates to keep the trunk of his body motionless, so that the ball will roll rather than skip toward the hole. Rich maintains his balance, while concen- trating on the backward swinging motion. Jason demonstrates his position of the hands on the golf club that contributes to a sound golf swing. five

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- f ft r: ft Throughout the season, Coach Nancy Beatty consid- ered the girls on her soccer teams to be a family. As a family, the teams worked together during good times and bad for the goals of cooperation and victory. This year certainly provided many obstacles for the girls, but they definitely had the right stuff. Pre-season was a source of high hopes, as the team came through with six wins and two losses. League competition proved to be much more difficult. Several key players were out with injuries and illnesses the entire year, which meant the rest of the players had to take up the slack. Special strength was added to the teams by outstanding indivi- duals. Melanie Midani, senior and forward on the field, assisted in 17 goals for the Varsity, while Melissa Egger was the team ' s leading scorer with 10 goals. Senior Kelly Graton aided as goalie, while freshman Christy Rowe supported the team in all positions. Another freshman, Anna Klein, took charge of the field on the Varsity team. JV also had its share of talent, including freshmen Nissi Lapihuska and Dana Mal- comb. In the end, however, it was the cooperation and talent of all of the players that held the team to- gether. Even after all the ordeals, the 1988-89 year was the best season ever for girls ' soccer. According to Coach Beatty. this was due to the teams ' eventual understanding and practice of playing with heart for the goal of excellence. . 198889 JV Team (LR): K. MacDonald. N. Lapihuska, R. Picchi. J. Makres. Coach M. Green, J. Kish. A. Turanitza. V, Bailey, T. Taylor, D. Malcomb. 2. Dana scopes out the situation intensely. 3. Coach Nancy Beatty keeps a watchful eye over her team. 4. Saxons display their pride and spun 5. Valerie skillfully maneuvers the ball out of the reach of her opponent. 6. Anna sets the ball in motion. 7. 1988-89 Varsity Team (LR): B. Florio. M. Midani, K. Graton. A. Rowen. J. Rowe. C. Peterson, R Rucker, R. Banagas. B Fields. M. Egger. Coach Nancy Beatty. Melissa exemplifies the combination of power and agilitv that makes a good play er. Melissa and Anna share congratulations. Senior Melanie Midani rushes l with the competition at her heels. 8. SOCCER ■

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7. Coaches Johnson and Hill are happy golfers. Andrew, a valuable player for this year ' s ' 89 golf team, prepares to slice the ball toward the first hole Look, this is an important match for me today. Quiet on the green and no flashes, please! ' ' Exclaims Mark Knoch. Hands behind the head above the right ear and golf club cocked backwards. Curtis begins to initiate the downswing by pivoting his left hip back. Young, a diligent player, performs un- der pressure at Dad Miller ' s. A two-year member on the Saxon Coif Team. Kalen raises the club for the backswing. Kalen shifts his weight to the right foot and bends his left to help him pivot. eleven twelve GOLF 87