North Rowan High School - Northern Lights Yearbook (Spencer, NC)

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On the way to another victory, Dennis Berlein prepares for an over- head smash. He finished the season in the state doubles finals with a regu- lar season record of 14-1. Photos by A. Sides. Serving with authority, John Work- man glldes to another victory against a Ledford opponent. em Y , ,fy What A Racquet. ith an almost perfect record of thirteen wins and only two team losses, the men's tennis team was on its way to a smashing reputation as a winner. The addition of the ace exchange student, Hakan Staerner, and a few other new faces added something else newg a championship tennis team. Said graduate Brad Thomp- son, I wish it had happened sooner, but l 'm glad my senior year was a winning one. Bet- ter late than never! 144 l '87 Tennis From the first match all the way to the state playoffs, the fellows dazzled onlookers and opponents with their swiftness and style. Spectators often asked, Are you sure this is North Rowan's team? After years of average perfor- mances, the team broke out of their slump to show their true colors. As Brian Koontz put it, The potential has al- ways been there. All we really needed was the motivation found in a few really good wins. For the first time in quite a while, North was once again back on the tennis map. But, more importantly, the guys proved that tennis was as wor- thy of publicity and recognition as other athletic events. Last years success made a great deal of racquet for the tennis team and no doubt this years team will find that win- ning experience that will serve to net them even more victo- ries this year. Brian Koontz, Stephanie Michael. ,emvbqz ,fe M, IM, mg-W1 I , Y ,,,,,, asm, . ' .lf , -,ful 7?-e M ,,,. W, ,, V L-ri I --,'f V H., 4 M, ,Q -if f 'a --My

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