Mazama High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Klamath Falls, OR)

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One down - Catcher Penne Gibbs lets her teammates know there is one out in the game. Swinging at a strike - Brenda Amaker at- tempts to hit a line drive right through the pitcher. Front - Teresa Fortin, Cindy Asi- makis, Michelle White, Penne Gibbs, and Alice Avery Second - Paula Wunder, Hollie Keffer, Sheryl Dezellem, Cindy Rider, Chris Preheim, Sheila Dezellem, Tracy Clegg, and Jeniene Zumbo Back - Ass t Coach Don Rider, Kenda Holmes, Valerie Hanna, Head Coach Lee Schroder, Wen- dy Long, Connie Becker and Ass t Coach Chuck Jakeway. J.V. Softball-55

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Excitement At Its Best The junior varsity softball was destined to be tough, as the new coach became Lee Schroder. Although softball is much more different than football, you still have to be strong and aggressive to be competitive. From day one, the girls were ready to work, work they did, and fun they had. Their first victory reigned over Pleasant Mill in a dou- ble-header with the scores of 11-2 and 14-2. This gave them the confidence and spirit they needed to work as a team. The sportsmanship on this team was very good, whether they were up or down by several runs they kept their heads high and supported each other. The assistant coaches were Chuck Jakeway and Don Rid- er who assisted not only in coaching, but also in the ex- periences and fun of the game. The entire team agreed that coaches Schroder, Jakeway, and Rider were the best a team could have. They held them together and taught them the thrill of the game. Awards for outstanding players were Most Improved - Holly Keffer, Most Inspira- tional - Cindy Rider, Most Valuable - Penne Gibbs, and Coaches award - Paula Wunder. The entire team worked hard for their overall record of 18-7. Going for the double play - Completing one more strike out - Valerie Hanna scoops the ball Cindy Rider throws a dropball to to second base for two outs. her unexpecting opponent. Taking the force at first - Sheryl Dezellem tags the bag as Hollie Keffer backs her up. 54-J.V. Softball

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Completing a RECORD BREAKING SEASON Records and person- al bests repeatedly fell as the track team com- pleted its season. A to- tal of seven girls re- cords fell to the way- side as six boys re- cords were broken. But more than just breaking records, the team completed the season with a renewed spirit of competition brought about by new head-coach Bill Row- an. With team meetings. stretches, high knees, over-strides, build- ups, plyometrics, event work, and chal- lenging workouts, the Rowan Routine helped the athletes to leam that they could compete with anyone in the conference. And compete they did. With a dual tri meet record for the boys of 4 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie; and for the girls 2 wins and 8 losses, the team completed its most successful season ever. At varsity district Mazama advanced more athletes to state than ever before as the boys placed 5th and the girls 4th. The advancing boys were: 400-meter relay team of Steve Cox, Jason Addy, Hector Garcia, and Mike Hammer with alternates of Dave Harkey and Mark Lo- sinski; Hammer - 100 meter dash and 110 high hurdles; Ty Hil- liker - shot put; and Rees Campbell - high jump. Advancing girls were: mile relay team of Julie Renfro, Laurie Northrop, Julia Ondri- cek, and Carol O'Brien; and Northrop - high jump. At state it was hoped the girls would bring home their first point from the meet. Although the girls did place for finals in their prelimi- nary run on Friday making them one of the top eight teams in the state, Saturday's race was not their best as they came in last. Campbell was the only boy to place and also the highest finish of a Mazama athlete at third in the high jump. FINAL SCORE WOMEN OPPONENT 30 Eagle Point 55 28 Ashland 95 36.5 Klamath Union 90.5 70 hidden Valley 52 44 Henley 64 Grants Pass 52 41 South Medford 62 Crook County 56 CRATER INVITATIONAL 10th place, 17 pts. FINAL SCORE MEN OPPONENT 71 Eagle Point 69 49 Ashland 95 42 Klamath Union 103 105 Hidden Valley 40 68 Henley 68 Grants Pass 45 63 South Medford 75 Crook County 44 Track Team - Front: April Strunk, Jill Wagner. Kori Kizer. Deena Anderson, Julia Ondricek, JD Pickerill, Rick Meal, Jenni Addy, Danielle Zakour, Tom Bivens, Dora Garlitz. Sec- ond: Andy Sale, Jason Thurber, Erik Jordan, Julie Renfro (Most Improved), Jon Wright, Jeff Nelson, Bill Reinhard, Ka- ren Reed, Dave Markey, Joe Santos, James Merritt, Steve Cox, Jack Paulson, Kari Hubbard, Kristel Kizer. Third: Head Coach Bill Rowan Assistants Larry Wagner anck Susan Law- rie. Buck Lokey, Greg Woldt. Ty Harrington, Mike Jiang, Mike Ferguson, Scott Yuchniuk, Rob Hall, Al Cantu, Akira Yamau- ROGUE RELAYS 2nd place, 63 pts. YREKA INVITATIONAL 7th place, 31.5 pts. DISTRICT 5th place, 52 pts. chi, Jason Addy (Most Inspirational), Lenny Putnam, Assis- tants Tom Scourfield and Kevin McDaniel. Fourth: Carol O'Brien (Most Outstanding), Mickey Losinski, Jennifer Fel- lows, Dave Shimek, Ryan Trumbly, Laurie Northrop, Mike Hammer (Most Outstanding), Sharon O'Brien, Hector Gar- cia, Ken Hankins, Lisa Bames, Andrea Thomas. Top: Brian Engel, Miles Wiltrout, Sam Morgan, Aaron Hubler, Rees Campbell, Tony Wilson, Scott Neel, Scott Cavener, Ty Mil liker (Most Improved), Jason Mull, Mark Losinski, and Lucky Hennings. YREKA INVITATIONAL 4th place, 41 pts. DISTRICT 6th place, 41 pts. Completeing the gruel ing 400, Carol O'Brien finishes just before Julie Renfro. The two battled back and forth all season for the record. Although O'Brien held the record for some time, Renfro came out the eventual record-holder at 59.2 56 - Track