Montevallo High School - Montala Yearbook (Montevallo, AL)

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actice, Senior g King goes develops “| look forward to each part of practice everyday, because it im- proves me as an individual and it teaches the meaning of working to- gether as a team. | enjoy it personal- ly, because it improves me mentally and physically as it prepares me for future competition in life.’’ — Clint King STUDENT LIFE

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Ann Parker's 7th period Art class requires more than just artistic ability; it also calls for concentration which is obvious on Sophomore Kristie Pate’s face ‘| dread the day when | won't walk the path any more, because | look forward to walking it to practice as much as | do to the walk back. Even though I’m tired and hungry and thirsty, the path seems to get shorter and shorter as the season goes on.”’ — John Mayhall = PRIDE = PRIDE ... the pleasure or satisfaction taken in one’s work, achievements, or possessions. If you ask a student or faculty member what pride is to him, his reaction would more than likely be: ‘Umm, | don’t know ... '’ But, he would be correct as there is not a definite answer. Coach Richard Gilliam says that he can only moti- vate his teams with the constant reminders of the Webster's definition and of who they are represent- ing: “‘The best high school in the county, their homes and families, and God’s Creation.”’ Principal Norman Payne stresses that pride is not defined, but rather developed. He explains that through the excellent athletic and band programs, and with top-notch teachers the SENSE of pride is set next to and equal to the highest standards. Both Coach Gilliam and Mr. Payne agree that pride is a secular term for doing things God’s way. They are also in agreement that the elimination of those who lower the high standards of pride is neces- sary. If pride is so developed, then there are certain essential elements. Strong leaders and willing follow- ers make for a more pleasant environment, and the leaders must set the standards — HIGH!!! es 6 STUDENT LIFE we STUDENT LIFE

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p= nk gf National Recognition For MHS Students aek Kwon do. For centuries this Korean marital art has developed alongside the more popular style of Japanese Karate. Recently, however, T.K.O. has sparked interest among people young and old alike as a form of exercise and discipline. This interest has extended to the locale of M.H.S. where a number of students partici- pated in the United States Tae Kwon Do Alliance National Tournament at Birmingham Southern College. The compe- tition included various levels of forms and free-sparring. Forms are rythmic sequences of techniques used to dem- onstrate ones’ proficiency in T.K.D. Free-sparring is par- ticularly demanding and sometimes dangerous. It involves 2 participants who engage each other in sparring rounds similar to boxing, but with a lower degree of contact. The fighter who scores the most blows against his or her oppo- nent wins. Sophomore Tracy Duren captured two first place tro- phies in the Jr. Red belt Division. Her brother (senior Riley Duren) placed third in the National Black Belt Middleweight Division. Other MHS students who received awards were Karen McPherson, Lamar Boothe, and Jay Edwards. Jon Carter and Ky McPherson also participate in the Montevallo Tae Kwon Do class at the Rectional Build- ing. — —e eee ere 8 STUDENT LIFE Sophomore Tracy Duren draws “‘first blood” for a first place victory over her opponent Jay Edwards demonstrates total concentration as he strives to win.