Northwest Guilford High School - Viking Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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A Guard LaSaundra Siddle begins to make her move to steal the ball from the Southeast opponent. 4 This is a big free throw for Christy Morton, as well as the team, as the Vikings begin their comeback in the fourth quarter, Varsity Girls Basketball Row l Shana Eagle Pam Weatherford LaSaundra Siddle lcaptaini Kristie Chil dress Row 2 Sonya Bullins Lisa Wall Amy Groves Tammy Watson Christy Morton Christy Knight Angie Bondurant Not Pictured Margie Clark Coach Yow and Assistant Coach Cummings Statistlcians Kim Dickson lenny Zimmerman lennifer Upchurch :rx fr Jew HWhbl VARSITY GIRLS' BASKEIBAILE IZ?

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Nw Varsity Girls Basketball Team Member l 1 one who loves it when ..... they play for an almost empty gym. 2: one who knows the value of hitting treethrows. 3: one who struggles through twelve laps at the beginning of practice. 4: one who likes to laugh and one who understands teamwork. Losing four seniors and two juniors from the 1986-I987 time the conference games rolled around they were ready to play. Varsity Girls Basketball team didn't crush the determination and fighting spirit of this '87-'88 squad. It was a learning experi- ence and a lot of fun for those I2 players, made up of one freshmen, five sophomores, five iuniors and a senior. All of the conference teams were evenly matched and it all came down to whomever wanted the title the most. Even though it seemed that the Viking ladies were off to a slow start, by the Coach Yow stated that this team would make its mistakes early and would be playing its best by the end of the season. The team's confidence was boosted after two early decisive wins against Madison-Mayodan and Southern Guilford. With all of the determination and the good chemistry among the players they were a team packed with promise, not only for this year but for also looking toward the future. A The Viking offense looks on as they hope to score another two points against rival Western Guilford. P Amy Groves takes a shot before the Western guard gets her hands on the ball. 12 l VlRSll'Y GIRIS' BASKl:'I'BAIJ,

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This year the basketball cheerleaders led the team to victory and led the school with spirit. How? With dedication and energy, they were constantly... 2272610156 On every Wednesday after school during basketball sea- son, the sounds of cheers and chants echoed down the de- serted halls. Just like clock- work, the Junior Varsity and Varsity cheerleaders could be found practicing for another week's worth of action-packed basketball. Ms. Koury coached JV, while Ms. A. Smith directed their more experienced counter- parts. These spirited girls gave one hundred percent not only at Wednesday practices, but also during the Tuesday and Friday games. Whether here at home or on the road, the cheerleaders represented Northwest with pride and enthusiasm. Besides holding pep rallies to encourage school spirit and giv- ing the team treats, the JV and Varsity cheerleaders spent hours after school designing eye-catching banners to inform everyone of impending games and also to congratulate the basketball players on numerous victories. Perhaps one of the most ex- citing highlights of the Varsity girls' year came when they were selected to assist the Marriott chain celebrate its fiftieth anni- versary on January 25. But, once more, all of the cheer- leaders proved they were number one and on the move in 1987-'88. A The experienced Varsity members are shown performing one oftheir many enthusiastic cheers. Their vivacious spirit and athletic ability con- tributed to the success of this year's Varsity squad. P Varsity Cheerleaders Row 1: Michelle Lee, Marian Eakes, tCo- Captainl, Row 2: Shannon Emory, Brianna Leach, Diane Christy Row 3: Sharmin Cox, Andrea Andrews iCaptainJ, Wendy Ozmar, Pam Landon, Amber Moreu Top: Tracey Simmons l24lVAllSll'YlJV llllilhlllillllllltl -15 ---'x r