Notre Dame de Sion High School - Sionian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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 Team Gains Experience Although the basketball team did not have a win- ning season, their spirit was not hampered. The team suffered from inexperience. It included only one senior, three juniors, and three sophomores; the rest were freshmen. Everyone on the team had the guts and determi- nation to keep on trying, even after many losses. “I'd like to salute these girls for the tremendous ef- fort they put forth,” commented Lisa Brooks. For in- experienced players, the freshmen did really well. Playing against upperclassmen from other schools was a tough job, but the class of ’85 gave one hun- dred percent and helped boost the morale of the team. Given time, this team will be a powerful one, especially since more than half will be returning next year. VARSITY 23-64 Blue Valley 28-64 East 28-46 Hogan 59-58 Lone Jack 30-56 Northeast 32-67 Oak Grove 23-60 O'Hara 21-66 O’Hara 26-60 Ruskin 30-85 Schiagie 19-53 St. Pius 47-58 St. Theresa 32-48 Sunset 24-60 Turner 35-46 Westport UNIOR •t-t-i 44-13 38- 21 14- 35 10-2 24-29 39- 15 21-51 30-22 19- 38 28-30 15- 66 23-27 28-31 38-12 20- 8 27-20 VARSITY Center Center East Hogan Lone lack Northeast Oak Grove O'Hara Ruskin SchlagJe Smith-Hale St. Pius St. Pius St. Theresa Sunset Tri-City Westport 52 Basketball

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c New Team Joins Ranks The most prominent changes in Sion sports this year have been the arrival of a new volleyball and track- coach, Miss Beverly Powell, and the addition of a Freshman Volleyball Team. The Varsity Team adjusted quickly to the new direction by winning eight of their last nine matches after starting off with two losses. Senior leaders Andrea Eddy, jane Vader, and Jean Kostusik sparked the team with their skills in power volleyball. The well-balanced Junior Varsity Team, composed primarily of sophomores, served and spiked their way to a nine and three record. In six of their victories they silenced their opponents in two straight games. The newly-formed freshman squad also was led by a new coach, Mrs. Kathy Houlton. Forty girls who had previous experience came out,” remarked Coach Houlton, “so there was the basis of a good team.” After overcoming the initial obstacle of becoming ac- customed to high school volleyball strategy, the hard- working team earned a 3-3 record. It took us a while to learn to trust each other and to learn to play as a team,” commented Ann Novosel . The volleyball season closed with the Barstow Tour- nament, in which the squad placed third, and a tough loss in district competition to the team from Oak Grove. SION VARSITY 15-12; 11-15; 7-15 15-9; 6-15; 14-16 15-9; 16-14 6-15; 5-15 15-3; 15-3 15-6; 15-3 15-11; 15-11 15-3; 15-5 15-5: 15-6 15-2; 11-15; 15-3 15-7; 9-15; 15-5 IUNIOR VARSITY 10-15; 15-5; 15-5 15-13; 15-9 15-4: 11-15: 15-5 3-15: 13-15 15-6; 15-7 15-5: 15-5 15-12; 16-34 0-15; 3-15 15-0; 15-7 14- 16; 5-15 15- 11; 14-16; 15-5 15-3; 15-2 Ray-Pec Harrisonville Pleasant Hill Lee's Summit Englewood Christian Sunset Hill St. Teresa Schlagle St. Pius X Grain Valley Loretto Ray-Pec Harrison ville Pleasant Hill Lee's Summit Englewood Christian Sunset Hill St. Teresa Bishop Miege Schlagle St. Pius X Grain Valley Loretto A. Janie Vader showers Andrea Eddy before a game. B. Andrea Eddy spikes a ball to the opposing team. C. Coach Powell gives Margaret Kelly last minute instructions. D. Team members raise en- thusiasm before the game. Volleyball 51

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A. Kim Connelly battles an opponent in a jump. B. Mr. Conaghan goes over the plays for a basketball game. C. Lynn Berkshire, Gina Crowe, and Jennifer Ferrell discussing an on going basketball game with Coach Schmidt. Basketball team: First row: manager Denise Ivey. Lynn Berkshire. Carrie Maher, Jennifer Ferrell. Lisa Walrod. Tracy Wesley. Gina Crowe. Kim Connelly, Patty Poskin. manager Karen Keim. Second row: Coach Jim Schmidt. Susie Canent. Jennifer Jenkins. Lisa Sharp. Margaret Kelly. Kathy Wickey, Stephanie Ixjngsford, Maura Maher, Jennifer Blevins. Susan Sweeney. Amy LeCluyse. Coach Dennis Conaghan. Bas ketball 53