Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Veteran Varsity produces four All-District team members have ever had as a coach, at Memorial, pertaining to our win loss record, said Mrs. Butler. The girls played volleyball for various reasons: the thrill of competi- tion, friends and the joy of playing. Volleyball, as any team sport is a good experience. It teaches good sportsmanship, helps you meet peo- ple and it's just fun, said Lindsey. This was my sixth year to play volleyball, and my Varsity year was my best. You felt really special, and everybody looks up to you, said Lindsey. One game in particular I remember everybody supported each other, the Alief-Elsik game. The whole team was nervous and Ellen and Karen just provided confidence, said Mimi. I will always remember the first District game against Northbrook. The whole team was together and wanted to win, said Mandy. Besides being a close team, the fans provided record breaking support to the girls. Our mothers gave each girl a special gift before each game, it kin- da' made every player feel special, said Tracy. Besides the mothers, the students contributed an overwhelming amount of support. During the first playoff game against Northbrook, the H10 O Varsity Volleyball students cheered and screamed for the girls, said Mrs. Butler. Outstanding players included Mimi Moralas, first team All-District, high point server with 201 points and voted most valuable player by her teammates, Tracy Richardson, first team All-District and Mandy Williams and Ellen Ewing second team All-District. I don't think of a few outstanding players, I think of us as one big fami- ly, I think of us before each game kneeling down silently and a prayer being said to God, concluded Lindsey. The girls set a standard, one to be upheld by those waiting to follow in their stead. Their level of play was admired by the IV and Freshmen. That's our goal, to play Varsity ball. It's a lot more aggressive and a lot more fun. It's a much higher level of competition, said Iunior Betty Epps. Since this year's team was so good, we have a lot to live up to. UU by Amy Bean First team All-District member, Mimi Morales, pounds the ball into the opponents face. Senior Tracy Cernan crouches down to pick up a block. Photo by lim Tomforde. After a difficult match against Alief-Elsik, junior Ellen Ewing embraces fellow volleyball player Karen Rathgeber. Photo by lim Tom- forde.

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W. 'li i 1 Null! 1 'har Tongue out in deep concentration, Senior Two year letterman Iunior Ellen Ewing Tracy Richardson sets the ball perfectly. bumpsthe ball in theairduringthe Elsikgame. Senior Iennifer Glasford watches anxiously. This district game drew the largest crowd ever. Photo by lim Tomforde. Photo by lim Tomforde. Varsity Volleyball O 99

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HQFN -Varsity Scoresl Northbrook Westchester Spring Woods Stratford Spring Branch Elsik Katy Northbrook Westchester Spring Woods Stratford Spring Branch Elsik Spring Woods Northbrook 15-13215-10 13-15315-4313-15 7-15115-2215-11 15-8115-2315-9 15-6316-4 2-15310-14 12-15:15-5315-5 15-13210-15110-14 12-7515-5 14-115 4-15515-9 15-71 15-13 15-8115-9 15-9115-8 15-43 9-15315-2 9-15514-9311-15 Up to block the spike, Senior Tracy Richard- son foils Elsik's point while Seniors Mandy Williams and Iennifer Glasford await the ball, Photo by lim Tomforde. Reach to spike a return, Senior Tracy Richard- son pulls her arm back. Senior Mandy Williams anticipates coming to her aid. Photo by lim Tomforde. Varsity Volleyball O 101