North Allegheny High School - Safari Yearbook (Wexford, PA)

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55 While practicing her swing, Jr. Blair Nichter warms up before her tee time. It was important to practice as much as possible so girls will do Well at tournements. Flanders Girls' by Lindsey Whitaker v e1eGolf is a game involving set rules and regulations. It consists of play- ing a ball from the teeing ground into the hole by a stoke or successive strokes in accordance with the rules. However, for the girls golf team, the game changed. In the past, girls played in a certain amount of tourna- ments, and if they received the cut off handicap, the girls were able to attend the state tournament. The officials decided it would be better to have regionals Ca one day tournamentj, and if the girls played at the top percentage they would be able to go to the state competition. The regionals put most ofthe girls at a disadvantage, because if they were having a rough day or game the effects would show up in a high score. Coach Mary Danielson commented, '4Our players are working hard to produce as few strokes as possible, and become good course managers. T In golf a person isn't competing against a team but rather com- . peting against themselves. With excellent players from different schools around the area, it almost seemed as if the girls were playing against each other. The students involved were able to play at courses all around the state for free. With tournaments held in Boulder, Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood the girls got a good feel of the courses in Colorado. Danielson commented once more, 'cWhen the weather is great - nothing else even comes close when you are out on the course or the range. ii? With a keen eye, Sr. Katie Urban watches her ball sail through the air after her hit. Keeping the right form and m a i n t a i n i n g concentration is important to have in the game of golf. 4 ii? 77 936 .af

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eie While sitting and taking a break at practice, coaches talk to Sr. Katie Urban and Fr. Becky Urban about tomorrows game plan. These last minute helpful hints are imperative. we The practice swing gives golfers the chance to Warm up. Fr. Becky Urban takes advantage of this opportunity to help with her stroke. Hopefully in the end it pays off. - ,, 5 J ,ff ' 9i3 While checking the score sheet to make sure nobody cheated, Jr. Kaylyn Lorenzen turns around to look at the camera. After every tournament the scores were checked. Flanders 955 The driving range is a great Way to improve your distance. Jr.'s Kaylyn Lorenzen and Blair Nichter take a swing at the ball to perfect their swings at the next tournament.

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O Rl fNJ As spring approached, an epidemic hit, causing students to ditch classes, neglect their schoolwork, and if they did manage to make it to school, spend much of their time daydreaming about summer vacation. Spring fever affected everyone, but seniors had the worst case. It was difficult to focus on school with activities such as the senior breakfast and field day right around the corner. al think senior field day will be fun. I never get to see my senior friends anymore. Being all together again will be fun, commented Sr. Aleta Garcia. However, with graduation quickly approaching, seniors had the extra incentive to finish off the year. Other students found different activities to occupy their time. Juniors and seniors attended Mes Memoires, Prom 1996, at the Marriott in the Denver Tech Center, on May 4. The next major event on people's calenders was graduation. Parents, friends, teachers, and faculty bid a fond farewell to the Class of '96, after six very long years. Summer was just weeks around the corner and students began to look for summer job opportunities, as well as to plan their vacations. Sr. Chad Shoup stated, 'fThis summer I plan to party, sleep, work, party, party, and partyli' For juniors, it was time to start taking the SAT's and ACT,s and begin the college process. 'fl already know where I'm going to college,', commented Jr. Alyssa Brown, KI plan on going to Colo- rado Christian. This summer I'm going to work and go to California. Spring brought tears of joy for summer Vacation, and tears of sadness as friends said good-bye. But the anticipation of those long, hot days of summer overshadowed all. The memories of long lines on the new road, spring romances, new surroundings of developments, and the announcement of high school number five will not be forgotten as the beginning comes to an end. Lowman ees Due to the excessive amount of traffic in the morning, Police Officer Mark Ortler helps by directing traffic into the front parking lot. He was one of many officers who spent their mornings to make the commute easier. ii? Waiting patiently and intently Soph.'s Jeff Grad, Agyemang Spencer, Sr.'s Ji Park, Chris Johnson, Matt Salmons, and Brian Kraft stand on the sideline. They're all waiting their U, chance to practice with the team. From is the beginning to end their successful 'H season was highly entertaining. ii? 78 if? JVLTW'