Newport High School - Accolade Yearbook (Bellevue, WA)

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Juniors triumph in Powderpuff games Homecoming tradition was kept alive once again as the girls played their annual games of Powderpuff Football. Coached by Mr. Bill Bloo- mer's star football players, the girls learned tough defensive tactics and the tricky maneuvers of the Knight wishbone. The first game was played on Wednesday, with the sophomores chal- lenging the iuniors. The powerful iunior team had no problem defeat- ing the sophomores, 22-0. The championship game was held the following day with the unde- feated iuniors against the senior women. At halftime the score was l2 all, and it became apparent that the two teams were closely matched. At the end of regulation time the score was still tied. The game went into overtime, with the Iuniors coming out on top, 18-l2. Powderpuff Football at Newport gave the old cliche a new twist: lt's not whether you win or lose, but how much fun you have while playing the game. l. Juniors Laura Damon and Lorraine Eason are caught up with the thrill of victory. 2. Junior Keely Campbell receives the pass, while Seniors Mary Plager and Debbie Freed get ready to grab her flag. 3. Although Senior Wanda Miles is in hot pursuit, Junior Patti Pawliuk gains some yards with the help of her teammate Joanne Mac Aulay. 4. Senior Royanne Mathiesen is determined to pick up some yards forthe senior women. 5. Junior Therese Brenner runs for o first down with the help of good blocking by Junior Patti Pawliuk. 6. Trying for a touchdown, Junior Jamie Jaderholm clutches the football tightly and heads for the goal line. 4 120

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They march on Spending a lot more time together, building unity and making closer friends was the accomplished goal of the 1977 Knight Crusaders, ac- cording to Ms. Barbara Velategui, adviser. Besides marching at all home football games and most home basket- ball games, the 32 iuniors and seniors also participated in such activi- ties as pot-luck suppers, a Christmas party and exchanging gifts with their secret-pals before every home game. Birthdays and special days were brought to attention by the Captains Renae Bair and Julie Boris, and Lieutenant Mary Plager was responsible for the music and counts of each march. Although it looks like all fun and games it's not always what it seems. lt takes about two weeks for the team to learn a routine, practicing everyday during lunch and sometimes before and after school. They spent approximately 300 hours working, practicing and enioying their time together. l. With knees held high and smiling faces beaming, the 1977 Newport Knight Crusaders perfonn at a football gane. 2. Senior Tanya Orlando looks to the right as she concentrates on perfecting the routine. 3. Sarah Niebauer and Renae Bair, seniors, show big smiles as they wait for the half- time festivities to begin. 4. Senior Mary Plager is determined to stay in line with the rest of the team during a practice session in the Gym. 5. Seniors Mary Wiggins and Kathy Akiyama and Junior Anne Griesbaum get caught up in the spirit of an exciting football game. 6. There's always time for a smile when discussing drill team antics with Ms. Barbara Velategui, adviser. 122 'Wx