Los Angeles Baptist High School - Scroll Yearbook (North Hills, CA)

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close encounfers Every fall it seems LA. Baptist becomes fanatical about getting in shape for football. This year was no different since the practices were intense and physically demanding. The football coach Gary Miller said this year ' s team was strong, fast and spoke of high hopes at the beginning of the season. The first game of the season against St. Paul proved to be the only non win game. The Junior High foot- ball team had their best year ever in Baptist history with a record of 7 wins, no losses, and 1 tie. Going into the playoffs L.A.B. met and defeated their old nemisis Van Nuys Baptist only to meet St. P aul again for the championship. It was an exciting game and could have gone either way, unfortunately the victory went to St. Paul in sudden death over- time. Outstanding players for the year were Greg Goens, Paul Sper, and Bill Markham. These players came through with key plays in many games. Many 8th grade players will be going on to J.V. football next year. Coach Miller said this was the best team he had ever coached. 120 JR. HIGH FOOTBALL

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jr. elves The Junior High kicked off the ' 77 Christmas celebrations with a chicken luncheon and a Variety Show. The Junior High also visited the Panorama Terrace West Convalescent Hospital caroling through the halls spreading Christmas joy to the patients there. The students benefited from the visit by experiencing the enjoyment of giving. Patients who often feel neglected were given gifts purchased by the stu- dents. It was a common sight to see tears of joy in the eyes of the elderly as they received gifts and affection. When the students were leaving one overwhelmed man said, You are the ones that make Christmas special. The fantastic response of the Junior Highers made it a very worthwhile time of giving. 1. Christmas ioy for all. 2. Dan Decker talking with a patient. 3. Sharon Bigger spreads her message in a song. 4. A word from the wise. 5. Even the elderly PARTY! 6. Rene Sisler shares with a friend. 7. Elf, Paul Keck, enjoys entertainment. JR. HIGH CHRISTMAS 119

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1. Baptist protects the passer. 2. Coach Gary Miller. 3. Mark Tucker and Brian Ammerman rush. 4. The offensive line fires out. 5. Kurt Funk ready to pass. 6. Junior High contemplate about the game. 7. Coach Miller sends in a play. 8. Greg Goens runs for fun. 9. Baptist blockers hold the line. 1 0. Baptist team gets the play. 1 1 . Baptist kicks off. JR. HIGH FOOTBALL 121