North Salem High School - Viking Yearbook (Salem, OR)

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GIRL S TENNIS SCOREBOARD Oplwmvlf Mololla Sprague West Albany McNary South Salem Mololla Ctescent Valley Lebanon South Albany Coxfvallis McMinnville

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Girls Improve Tennis Skills The 1974 Gir1's Tennis Team concentrated on building the team, both in skill and membership. Although they were hampered in their efforts by inclement weather, the team, consisting mainly of seniors and sopho- mores, put forth a valiant effort. Coach Emily Hamden worked closely with the girls, but they ended the season with a disappointing 3-7-1 record. 1. Debbie Taylor returns tbe ball with a smooth backhand. 2. The 1974 Womm's Tennis Team. 3. Diane Koenig is ready and waiting for the serve. 4. Coach Hamden talks over the last match with Sherry Engle and Terry Boldt. 5. Peggy Taylor watches for the return. 6. Lisa Duncan stretchesvro reach the ball.

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88 iv Y Vz ::': kmg Track Has Close Season The Viks were hard-hit with injuries just after the season started. Three of their top competitors were forced to lay out part of the sea- son due to pulled muscles and sprains. Shot-putter Mike Manley was lost for the season with a broken wristg high-hurdler Dan Loftis sat out half the season due to a severely sprained ankle, and 880 runner Pat Stimac missed several meets with a pulled Achille's tendon. Both Dan and Pat retumcd for the district meet, The Vikings lost several close meets by a couple of points. Three school records were bettered during the season. Records broken were, the Disaxs at 160 feet 6 inches by john McArd1e, triple jump at 41 feet 1134 inches and the long jump at 22 feet 5 inches, both achieved by Mark Cleveland. The Vikings had a poor showing at district, only being able to place seventh. Last minute injuries and illnesses caused many Viks to fall short of their goals. Three Vikings qualified for the State Tourna- ment in Eugene. Qualifying were Dan Loftis with a 14.8 in the 120 yard high hurdles, Ray Starkey at 6 ft. 1 inch in the high jump, and Mark Cleveland with a jump of 22 feet 5 inches in the long jump. Mark placed fourth in the state toumament to become North's lone state placer. 1. Dan Loftis qualifies for State with a life-time best of 14.8 seconds in the 120 yard high hurdles. 2. Rod Williams nudges South Salem opponent in the 100 yard dash to qualify for finals in District. 3. Pat Stimac kicks past team-mate Paul Burke to win the 880 yard run. 4. Mark Cleveland leaps to new school record in the long jump. 5. The 1974 Men's Varsity Track Squad. 6. Coach Chambers observing district finals. MEN'S VARSITY TRACK SCOREBOARD Oppvnmr Viks City Mm ss iss spf iss McN 104 NS so Lebanon 55 89 W Bend 71 74 W South Albany 73 H 72 L South Salem 92 55 L McNary 7514 6954 L west Albany 74 71 L District Seventh of Nine 6 A--'