Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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The sky was colored a splotchy goose-grey as a cold wind worked to stiffen the bodies of seven mid-November ball-players. Preparation for a season in the sun of March, April and May was off to a freezing start for these returning Mustang Baseball players. A solid flow of predictions and boast had already began to flourish between the Iettermen. Their predictions seemed to tie the present together with the upcoming, but distant season and their boast worked to strenghten their confidence. Although the boasting took up a good chunk of time, it did not stand alone. It was accompanied by running, the loosening of muscles, and by warming of arms. December brought on afternoon weight programs engineered by Varsity Coach, Ronnie Redman. The program was designed to help strengthen and tone muscles of summer athletes. Approximately 12 who chose to tryout for the Varsity squad, joined the lettermen in the weight lifting, Unlike other teams, the Varsity Baseball Team was responsible for their playing field. There were dug outs, foul poles, benches and a scorer booth to be painted. Boasting backed up by production Senior Brian Colquitt rounds the bases for a sure poi HI. Senior Steve Lawrence coaches first base. With the field covered, Pitcher Robert Ahrens whips a fast bail off the mound. 146- VARSITY BASEBALL

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ian Harvey clears the hurdles anticipating After a tiring race, Meaux gets some congratulations from teammate Bobby Coon. A good start off the blocks usually results in a good finish for Boyd Brighman. rr, David Boycey, David Grimes, Ed Kruger and Don Lawrence relax during an all day meet at school, Led by Coach Will Taylor, the Track Team pulled in some major results at meets. At Cy- Fair the team earned a first place. A second place at the Nig Brown Relays in Pasedena was achieved also. The running events that the Track Team participated in at meets were divided into two different categories. They were the relays, and the races where the individual receives his glory. The 440-yard relay, 880- relay, the one mile relay, the distance medley and the sprint medley were some different types of relays. The glory events for the individual were the 440-yard dash, the 880-yard dash, the 100-yard dash, the one-mile run, the 220- yard dash and the two-mile run. Outstanding runners in these events were Craig Gilbert, Tom Hook, Mike Fowler, Bobby Coons and Brian Reagan. Other events were the 110-high hurdles and the 330-intermediate hurdles. Some of those that placed in the field events were Charles Pennington, Mark Bertuzzi, Bill Kottwitz and David Saye. Two outstanding cross-country runners were Senior Benny Meaux and junior David McGillicuddy. The recipient of the Frank Mclvlurrey Award was Brian Reagan. He was honored at the Spring Sports Banquet as the most dedicated and hard working track member. Glor - the main stay of track TRACK -

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www 1 1 f at pm mzrawm Using his own special style, junior Pitcher Dean Faulkner winds up. Bishop takes off for first base. ttriguing actions by the team cause Coach Ronnie Redman to concentrate intently. With a careful eye, Ahrens throws a pitch. Baseball Team members irightj were Top row: I. McGinnis, K. Davis, B. Col- , quitt, E. Womack, 1. Shannon, R. Redman. Middle row: B. Dawson, I. Miller, R. Ahrens, G. Pennington, M. Weir, 5. Howard. Bottom row: D. Price, R. Burch, D. Fualkner, I. Sikora, 5. Lawerance. VARSITY BASEBALL -147