Nimitz High School - Logge Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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3- Serving Toward Success The successful season for the Cougar netters was the result of prac- ticeg two hours each day for conditioning, drills, and practice matches. To the coach, Ms. Renda Koppitz, and team members, the Nimitz Tournament was the most remembered. Here many of the players made it to the semi-finals and advanced on to the finals. Other notable tourneys included Aldine, Eisenhower, and MacArthur. Outstanding players of the year were Jack Bartuska and Anne Alsina. However, the entire team improved throughout the season. Coach Koppitz believes that the team is a lot stronger, a lot more mature, and will be one of the top three in district next year. bi al Harold Williams concentrates on ser- ving abilities during practice. bi The 1980-81 Nimitz Tennis Team. cl Jimmy Head hits a backhand volley during his match. dl Martha Askins connects on a cross-court shot at district. dl Sports 221

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Practice Makes Perfect Skill combined with talent created one big force that led the Freshman girls' basketball team to its 14-8 season, according to Miss Sharon McCain, coach. Running, shooting, pivoting and various other drills helped develop the team before the season. Practice makes perfect. That's what made my team. Practice and willingness to learn, Coach McCain said. Their longest winning streak was six games with victories over MacArthur, Dee Park, North Shore Willow Ridge, Klein Forest, and Alief. Their best game of the season was a 57-20 thrashing of Alief The girls also placed in the tournaments they competed. X, M aj An opposing teammate reaches out to grasp the ball before Angie Arnett Samantha Caldwell or Cindy Holder can possibly touch it. bb Deanne Robuck defends against an Eisenhower Eagles player as she looks to pass to her team mate. cb The 1980 Freshman Basketball Team: tbottom rowlx Coach Sharon Mc Cain, Angie Arnett, Cindy Holder, and Sandra Roberts. ttop rowlz Glenda Courtney, Deanne Robuck, Samantha Caldwell, and Melanie Davis. dJ Angie Arnett, shortly after receiving the ball looks around to find another teammate or a possible 2 points. fi-ya dl 220 Sports

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Runners Stride in Style Placing respectfully high in district, the few but mighty cross- country members had every reason to be proud. The girls team placed 2nd in district and the boys placed 4th, with eight people eligible for region. The qualifiers, all girls, were Tanya DeBardelaben, seniorg Jan and Joan Dagenhardt, seniors, Jennifer Hellwig, senior, Annette Her- nandez, juniorg Leah Lucas, sophomoreg Jennifer Rucker, juniorg and Debbie Stevens, junior. With practices consisting of many grueling miles, day in and day out, the workouts were striving for consistency and improvement. Ac- cording to Coach Pete Stewart, the most consistent runners were Tanya DeBardelaben, Joan Dagenhardt, and Jennifer Rucker. Jen- nifer Hellwig and Raleigh Rodriguez were the most improved runners. Although this year was only the 2nd for the cross-country competi- tion, the runners have built quite a reputation with the future shining bright. 1'- en' ' 222 Sports