North High School - Galaxy Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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Golfers Vin Iieztglie Overpowering their opposition through- out the season, the Star golfers closed out the 1981 season with a 12-2 record and the SYL league championship, shared with West and Bakersfield High. It's the first time we've defeated West High in dual competitionf' stated golf coach Mr. 'Turk' Eliades as he spoke in regard to the 1981 team. The outstanding six-man team included four graduating lettermang .I ay Eliades, Woody Smeck, John Watkins, and Mark Weir. John Watkins was one very outstanding golfer who not only quali- fied to go to the Valley competition, but to the state as well. Returning lettermen for I982 were ju- nior David Ollivier and sophomore Steve Smeck. LEAGUE RECORD won Arvin os won Highland os won West os won Foothill os won East os won South os won Arvm os won Highland os won West os os Bakersfield won Foothill os won East os won South os WON WON 12 LOST 2 NORTH OPPONENT ' I t , ' I t I t lost Bakersfield won ' I t I t I t ' I t g ' I 1 I I t I t I t I t I t LEFT TO RIGHT: Swinging away in the sand- trap Kyle Brown blasts the ball out and onto the green. Showing good concentration and form, Steve Smeck sinks his putt. W . ' A ., fig,-.gs Avy... S , I I N- GOLF team FRONT ROW: Eric Thruston, Paul Kutzner Damon McMinn Kyle Brown Mr lngel, Steve Smeck, David Ollivier. ROW 2: dan Eliades James Stieber, Shawn Anderson, Richard

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it LEAGUE RECORD GIRLS VARSITY Bakersfield Ta t South Ram Rain 12 V2 Highland Foothill East WON 7 LOST 0 LEAGUE RECORD BOYS VARSITY 12 4016 NORTH OPPONENT Ram Bakerstield Ram Ta t South H tghla nd Foothill West East WON 2 LOST 4 ITIED l LEAGUE RECORD FROSH SOPH NORTH OPPONENT Rain Bakerslield Rain 89 53 39 I23 l23 76 49 84 Taft South Highland Arvin Foothill West East WON 5 LOST 2 97 20 7 60 87 4l NORTH OPPON ENT 95 I' 22 75 42 93 f ' 23 I 77 ' ' 66 West 52 58 I 41 80 I' 54 24 I I0 70 ' 83 23 ' 23 27 l02 4l 89 CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Russ Alls- man concentrates before throwing his shot put on a hot day at track practice. Dana Smith and Cheri Swisher practice their hand-off for the relay. Michele McGinnis and Pam Ash show that it takes dedication to be a good competitor. David Ansolabehere winds up to throw the discus. Matt Younger, Robert Boyles and Ed Elliot show the strength it takes to jump the high hurdles. nwt Pe! IRACK TEAM members, FRONT ROW: Tracy amb, Michele McGinnis, Pam Ash, Jim Gret ein, George Thornburgh, Brian Jenkins, Christie wisher, Cheri Swisher. ROW 2: Christine ause, Sheri Rcimers, Terri Walton, Keri Palm- r, Dana Smith, Debbie McNeill, Darcey Dar- eal, Melissa Lewis, Vicki Holley, Scott Ingram. ROW 3: Linda Ross, Mark Thompson, Matt Younger, Scott Davis, Russell Allsman, Robert Boyles, David Ansolabehere, Darrin Poe, Jim Church, Troy Poe, Mike Hobbs, ROW 4: Coach Gary Kuster, Mike Watson, Eddie Casey, David Piazza, Dan Ash, Jimmy Cash, Don Easter, Bry- an Timmerman, Matt Newboles, Lee Blevins, If Devin Rascoe, Kenny Twist. ROW 5: Coach Al- pha Nesbltt, Kelli Richardson, Jason VanCuren, Ronnie Johnson, Tim Glenn, Jeff Smith, Wade Bowen, Rob Campbell, Matt Eastman, Paul Bun- yan, Robbie Sauer, Jamie Stockstill, John Cleve- land, Coach Stan Ingram. Trackf6l

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Best in the Vallej Hard work, determination and pure tal- ent were just a few of the fine qualities in the boys of the 1981 Valley champi- on varsity baseball team. As usual, North began the season as the under- dog, but as more games were played, the North boys proved to everyone around that they were for real this sea- son, and were not going to let anyone stop them. And they didn't! Coached by Tony Silver, the boys had to work hard throughout the season, for Coach Silver, who believes in hard run- ning, wanted his kids to be in tip- tgp shape, and worked them to that point. Key players included standout senior, Bruce Walton, South Yosemite League MVP, who led the team with his power- ful pitching. ln the Valley finals, he stunned the highly-rated Hanford Bull- pups as North captured the game and the championship. Sophomore Pat Hewes, Rookie of the Year, took up the spot as the Star's catcher, and had a solid batting average throughout the entire season, along with his fine defensive play. As a sopho- more, Hewes more than filled Coach Silver's expectations. At shortstop, a quick and hustling sen- ior, Steve Burnes more than did the job. He made many unbelievable stops and wielded a big bat throughout the season. The 1981 Varsity Baseball team did a TERRIFIC job, and WE CON- GRATULATE THEM!! CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Ll-II- l': Waiting for the line drive, First Baseman Dan Lemon gets into the ready position. Firing a strike, Senior Bruce Walton follows through while Stcvc Burnes look on. 1981 Valley Champs We'rc number one, the Stars all agree. Varsity Baseb ill 61