North Fort Myers High School - Lance Yearbook (North Fort Myers, FL)

Page 115 text:

Going up for the block against Barron Collier is .Stacy Sheffler. Wa. W, ., ,M , ..., 2 , 1984-85 Volleyball: Front row - Julie Thomas, Karen Boyette, Lisa Lundy, Anessa Stevens, Annette Bellamy, Debbie Morse, Amy Lewis Second row - Connie Lee, Elizabeth Abersold, Alicia Hemphill, Stacy Sheffler, team manager George Johnson, Debra Rig- U, y gf, f f ,v 1, L, tt 4 ' . f 715 A , 7 I Miz , f 'vnffmv V, i J- :J ' L 4 , , ,,, ,, ww -1 f 1984 Girls Var. Volleyball 1984 J.V. Volleyball NHS OPP. NHS L Cape Coral W L Lely L Lely W L Riverdale L Riverdale W L Barron Collier L Barron Collier W L Naples L Naples W L Ft. Myers L Ft. Myers W W Cypress Lake L Cypress Lake W L Cape Coral L Cape Coral W W Lely L Lely W L Riverdale L Riverdale W L Barron Collier L Barron Collier W L Naples L Naples W L Ft. Myers L Ft. Myers W W Cypress Lake L Cypress Lake W gins, Sam Holloway, Stephanie Paparesta, Christina Sievert, Reanne Coup, Traci Boyd, Coach Lynn Hinkle, Shelly Simons, Donna Bradley, Laura Thomas, Colinda Helveston f,..,m-, 'W -.-f -,,,,,.if,, -,fm-ff,.1,t.ff,,AWf if OPP. W W W W W L W L W W W W L Preparing the spike, Amy Lewis sets the ball against Fort Myers High. 4,1 ,,, gb W M 4 Volleyball lil

Page 114 text:

Getting some practice in before a game, Debra Rig- gins, Connie Lee, Traci Boyd, Colinda Halvenston and Shelly Simmons perfect their skills. Pausing for a brief moment, Coach Lynn Hinkle gives his varsity team a pep talk during their game against Cape Coral. hiv f ,,,i i i ' , no-v gnu! A Season of Effort Over the years volleyball has emerged as a popular competitive team sport. North has proudly boasted a junior varsity and a varsity team for the years. Coach Lynn Hinkle and his players began their practices well before the opening day of the '84-'85 school year. In fact, one week after the close of last school year, prospective team members attend- ed a spring camp. ln the sweltering heat of the summer days, the teams practiced long and hard. The major steps of bump- ing, setting, and spiking were tackled and successfully attained. Foot movement, a crucial skill in the game, was mastered by the players. Each team developed its own style, so that the varsity offense and defense were considerably different from the junior varsity. The practice continued after school commenced, and the Lady Knights worked diligently each day from 2:30-4:00 in the afternoons. Volleyball With hours of practice behind them, the teams opened their season hoping to im- prove on last year's 2-12 record. Unfor- tunately, the varsity team had only two returning lettermen, leaving the team with the majority of the girls being inexperi- enced. Debbie Morse, the only freshman to make varsity, said, At first l felt bad be- ing the only ninth grader, but it turned out for the best 'cuz I made some new friends and was readily accepted by the up- perclassmen. The varsity team ended its season with a 0-13 record, while the junior varsity team ended with a 3-10 record. Although the statistics do not look im- pressive, the Lady Knights and their coach were not undaunted nor discouraged. Team work played an important part throughout the matches and started pay- ing off toward the end. Even though we only won a few matches, we gave some V+.. my uv! of the best teams around a good run for their money. All the effort and energy was not wasted, declared junior varsity player, Connie Lee. Another varsity team member, Stephanie Paperasta, said, Even though we were hoping to have a victorious season this year, it didn't turn out that way. Maybe next year the varsity team will have a much better chance to win. With the experience of the '84-'85 season under their belts, the team members look forward to a more suc- cessful season record next year. We may abhor '84, but we will be alive in '85, said Lynn Hinkle, coach of both varsity and junior varsity teams. The Pied Knight volleyball players are alive and well, and will maintain the dedication and deter- mination to excel in the true tradition of the Red Knight spirit. f ' ' -- Y ' ---47-11s-.4...mA--V-

Page 116 text:

E, L, 4 t ' Reaching for the sky, Senior Red Knight Dion Sanders I J V tips off while teammate Nate Brand anxiously awaits his chance to help out. Caught in a rare quiet moment, Head Coach Levon Simms surveys his team onthe court. . n . . 2 1964-85 Varsity Basketball Team: Fronr Row - Ashley, Dan Rogers, Jerome Wells, Gary Willoughby, Richard Gainly, Mark Jenkins, Dian Sanders, Carl Nate Brand, Benny Ramsey, Ernie Brown, and Arbry Douglas, Reggie Dickson, and Derrick Masey. Back Daniels. Row - Head Coach Levon Simms, Richard Fain, Jerry Boys Varsity Basketball any 1984 65 Varsity Basketball H O North Miami Beach Cypress Lake Riverview lmmokalee Charolorte Riverdale Naples Barron Collier Charlotte Riverdale Ft Myers Cypress Lake Le y Cape Coral Naples Barron Collier Riverdale Ft Myers Cypress Lake lmmokalee Le y Cape Coral Riverview Port Charolorte 6 Y Port Charolorte Fort Meyers