Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Baby bumpers win second in tournament at Galena Park Fish obtain first in District games New school, new team, new team- mates and a new coach. Freshman volleyball players faced these and more problems in their first year. Coached by Miss Fanny McGee, the fish finished in first place with a 13-3-0 district record and a strong se- cond place in the Galena Park tournament. Vicki Iohnson was voted most valuable player for the tournament. We played together as a team, not individuals, said Vicki. lt was dif- ferent because Miss McGee wasn't there to tell us what to do. We had to know ourselves, she added. At the Galena Park tournament, we played Deer Park, who had beaten us in a scrimmage. I think Deer Park expected to win, but it was the best game we played, individual- ly and as a team both, said Coach McGee. With Claire Closmann as high point scorer for the entire season, the team consisted of: Ellen Adair, Lynn Faris, Ianis Giles, Vicki Iohnson, Meredith Maxfield, Catherine Moore, Stacy Neff and Racheal Powell. These players quickly learned to work together and strive towards a successful season. We were one big, happy family, said Vicki. If we weren't all friends, it wouldn't have been so good, added Ianis Giles. 104 I Freshman Volleyball Though the season was tough, the fish withheld the pressure and came out on top. We started off like we would be really strong all year. First round we out-played the rest of the teams, but -:Lx '35 'Sf wpwp since we started off so well, it was hard for us to improve. During the se- cond round, the other teams started to improve so the race was close, everyone was right there with us, said Coach McGee. Rivalries played a major part of the season and the fans were behind the team. Stratford and Westchester were our best games because everyone was so spirited, said Ianis. The difference between the Westchester and Deer Park was that we played as a team against Deer Park, not as individuals, added Coach McGee. Looking back, the fish are pleased with their results. It was a great year. I had a blast, said Ianis. UU by Casey Conley Freshman volleyball members were, Bottom row: Rachel Powell, Ellen Adair, Lynn Ferris, Meredith Maxfield. Second row: Ianis Giles, Stacey Neff, Catherine Moore. Top row: Vicki Iohnson, Claire Clossman perform the usual freshman antics. Photo by lim Tomforde. Arms extended, Freshman Lynne Faris bumps the ball to set up the spike as Freshman Meredith Maxfield looks on. Photo by Iim Tomforde. .. g .fi 4 ' ' A

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I.V. Volleyball came out second in the district challenge. Iunior Marilyn Havlik bumps the ball as Iunior Betty Epps intensely watches. Photo by lim Tomforde. Eye on the ball, Sophomore Nora Vickers prepares to set the ball. Nora was one of the main setters of the l.V. team, with her sister 3 Kate. Photo by Iim Tomforde. -lm. Scores-l Northbrook 8-153 8-15 Westchester 4-15515-8315-13 Spring Woods 15-12315-9 Stratford 17-195 4-15 Spring Branch 15-6315-3 E sik 12-15115-10514-11 Katy 12-15115-5 Northbrook 15-5515-5 Westchester 3-15315-13311-15 Spring Woods 15-11g15-7 Stratford 15-11315-0 Spring Branch 8-15515-13315-13 E sik 12-14115-9314-12 Katy 8-15315-837-15 I.V. Volleyball team consisted of Sandra Voelkel, Bethany Watts, Stephanie Tita, Kate Vickers, Shanna Shields, Arlene Rawl, Betty Epps, Marilyn Havlick, and Nora Vickers. Photo by lim Tomforde. I.V. Volleyball I 103

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Hurriedly grabbing the Gatorade, Freshman Ellen Adair quinches her thirst at a time-out on the side lines. Photo by lim Tomforde. New to High School volleyball, Freshman Rachel Powell gets airborne as she jumps to dink the ball and score another point for the Freshman team. Photo by lim Tomforde. . -I ef,- - -wa --Freshman Scores- Northbrook 15-8315-7 Westchester 8-15:15-9315-4 Spring Woods 15-6: 6-153 4-15 Stratford 15-7:15-9 Spring Branch 15-12515-9 Elsik 15-93 6-15115-9 Northbrook 15-10515-6 Westchester 6-15315-9515-6 Spring Woods 6-153 9-15 Stratford 15-10515-11 Spring Branch 15-9315-6 Elsik 15-12315-9 After bumping the ball, Freshman Ellen Adair comes back down to the floor while Freshman Meredith Maxfield runs over to help. Photo by lim Tomforde. High off the ground, Freshman Rachel Powell gets her hands together for a block against Alief Elsik. Photo by lim Tomforde. Freshman Volleyball O 105