Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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0I.F I Golf team offers fun, exercise, sport Whether in pursuit of a profes- sional career or a social way to exer- cise and have fun, 10 girls got together weekly to practice and prepare for tournaments as members of the girls' golf teams. Before becoming a part of this team, each member had to make it through a preliminary screening known as tryouts and then determine their position on the team. Tryouts were held at the beginn- ing of the season. Everyone who tries out plays nine holes and the best scores make the team, said Iunior Elenora Avellon. The top five members make up the A team and the other five make up the B. Coach of the team, Mrs. Ann Butler, took the girls to Whitte driving range to practice. We practice every Thursday and Tuesday and either play nine holes of golf or hit on the range. The school pays for us to have a free bucket of balls every day we practice, said Iunior Iennifer O'Donnel. Even though the girls did not have an outstanding year, they did progress. We placed fifth at a tournament at A8zM University, said Iennifer. District competition also required the practicing of every member. During District, if members of the B team do better than those on the A team, then those people go on to Regionals, said Avellon. We really did Well at district. Our A team placed first and our B team placed third overall. The competition was held at the golf course at Green Meadows on April 6 and 7 and so the A team goes on to Regionals, too, said Iennifer. XU Varsity golf team members displayed their skills during the 17-5A District Golf Tourna- ment in March. Senior Sonja lones rejoices in her personal victory. Photo by Dan Thompson. Equipped with her putter and her lzod, Carolyn Yapp prepares to take another on the proverbial 19th hole. Photo by Thompson. Her face in an expression of satisfactit lunior Iolynn Beeler practices a swing. 'T girls' A golf team captured the District April 6 and 7. Photo by Dan Thompson. N.f Girl golfers were Front row: Kate Hogan, Robertson. Bock row: Iolynn Beeler, Yapp, Stacey lones, Eleonara Avellan Sonje jones. Photo by Doug Whitehead.

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Strong double backhands are a good asset when reaching for the ball. Sophomore len- nifer McGee is caught in a classic pose as she returns the ball. Photo by Dan Thompson. amz. U- Backhands for Sophomore Ann Hulbert come easily as she executes a perfect stroke, keeping her eye on the ball and following through with ease. Photo by Dan Thompson. Individual workouts also contribute to the im- provement of the team as a whole. Sophomore Pedro Elizando practices after school on his forehand. Photo by Dan Thompson. Powerful arms and intense concentration enable Sophomore Iennifer McGee to execute a perfect forehand and follow through in a match. Photo by Dan Thompson. Tennis I 123

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K 3' . t ,. eg. 'jeff vw , L. V, ,, rf N I ff' Red and white bags and pon-poms lend spirit to girls' golf. Sophomore Elenora Avellan lifts her bags as she prepares to practice. Photo by Dan Thompson. Katy hosted the District golf tournament, in which Iunior Kate Hogan participated. Frustrated, she moves to mark her ball after completing a putt. Photo by Doug Whitehead. y A.. 1,7 A Jain 5 .v ' is 'P i t 'XM' ,s .,t.S+,,6fs,g. '0- 2 v A . f 1-'sff.,:: 1? Selig -- . 'ff' ,' .wfy s- K'5lsE',..f, 'sv ' 'Y .gg-mf - w rf YF! . A 'W' - P f - fVi,kw..,fw 'ff' ra g an ...- -. . . in wer . f -94,4 . - Kswiftk- in-r ,. 5 S: are-.W .. ,Q ... ' gwgg. A .. img LLSQESWWA Q .Q ktjfggl Str. , . . L ri. M 'A 'iufii .5 ,, 1 I .. ,,. S M V TQ fl V. . a 4' . ,.,,,,.f Careful aim and a steady grip are important tools for the competition golfer. Eyeing the ball carefully, Senior Carolyne Yapp prepares to swing. Photo by Dan Thompson. Green Meadows Golf Course hosted the Girls' District Golf Tournaments April 6 and 7. lunior lennifer O'Donnel shows relief after a difficult putt. Photo by Dan Thompson. N..-f I Golf O 125