Monroe High School - M Book Yearbook (Monroe, WI)

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Varsity Player Named to All Conference One of this year’s varsity volleyball players. Phyllis Kearns, received honors as she was named to the all-conference team. Kearns and six other major letterwinners headed the team to a 2-10 season, placing them sixth in conference. Tracey Pilz was the team captain. Other girls receiving awards were Kearns — Most Valuable, Patti Schwartz — Most Improved and Tiff Hartwig — Rookie of the Year. Three freshmen moved up to the junior varsity, boosting team participation and bringing the junior varsity volleyball team to a 3-9 record. Representing the team as cocaptains, were Heidi Fuchs and Cheryl Wang. Those who received special team honors were Tami Blum — Most Improved, Wang — Most Valuable, Michelle Tindell — Rookie of the Year, and Tammy Staniford — Most Team Spirit. “All of the ten players were outstanding individuals,” said Miss Sispma of her freshmen volleyball team. The team ended the season at a 3-7 overall record, with each girl serving as team captain. Receiving special awards were Gina McKenna — Most Improved, Michelle Bruess — Most Team Spirit and Heidi Thompson — Most Valuable. 1. Varsity Volleyball. FRONT ROW: Phyllis Kearns. Mary Ganshert. Sheri Ruf, Lisa Alexander, Kim Burke SECOND ROW: Coach Jan Alt, Tracey Pederson, Jo-lene Hems. Jane Spangler. Cindy Schwarzenberger, Tiff Hartwig. Patti Schwartz. Tracey Pilz. 2. Junior Varsity Volleyball. FRONT ROW: Robin Elliott. Tina Goecks, Tami Blum. Lori Zentner. Lori Crubaugh. SECOND ROW Cheryl Wang. Kristin Nelson. Kim Phillips, Tammy Staniford. Michelle Tindell. Heidi Fuchs. Coach Deb Schilt. 3. Lisa Alexander sets the ball as Tracey Pederson eyes the outcome. 28

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Three Netters Advance to Subsectionals “It’s been an up and down season,” expressed Head Tennis Coach, Larry Larson. “While we expected improvement, the Badger Conference improved as well. We did show a lot of progress in the last half of the season.” Our girls finished the season 4-6, placing them fifth in conference ahead of Oregon and Sauk Prairie. Season highlights were tying for fourth place at the twelve-team, Beloit Invitational and placing first along with Janesville at Craig’s Subsectional. In doubles competition, Marcia Weigel and Sheila Zentner combined their strength to place third at conference and to win their subsectional. while in singles competition, Janet Wuthrich used her talent to win her matches, placing first at subsectional as well. In Junior Varsity competition, Coach Jane O’Neill’s girls placed sixth in the conference tournament and finished the season 3-7. l 1. Liz Stormont concentrates on her serve. 2. Monica Koch swings into action. 3. Varsity Netters. FRONT ROW: Barb DuCharme. Monica Koch. Liz Stormont. Marcia Wiegel. Janet Wuthrich. SECOND ROW: Sheila Zentner. Coach Larry Larson. Jodi Fernstaedt 4. Junior Varsity, FRONT ROW: Heidi Basford. Sherri Hannes, Monica Koch. Kim Ryder. SECOND ROW: Kim Graber. Cindy Weckerly, Kris Deprez, Lisa Maurer. 27

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1. Sheri Ruf blocks a set from the other side. 2. Tami Blum watches as a teammate keeps the ball in play. 3. Lori Crubaugh bumps the ball as Heidi Fuchs prepares to help. 4 Freshman Volleyball. FRONT ROW Michelle Bruess. Gina McKenna. Jenny Raw-son. Mindy Ellingson. Kristin Bieneman. SECOND ROW Coach Jane Sipsma. Jill Swiggum. Heidi Thompson. Ann Hampton. Carrie Carter. 29