Oak Hill High School - Inflight Yearbook (Converse, IN)

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All heads turn toward the lighted flag during the National Anthem at the Fort Wayne Coliseum. E249 8 , U ii Coach Galen Smith sparks his team during a Come on Eagles! scream Judy Cates and Kyle time-out, but the Eagles finally fall to the Blazers. Beall as they back their Eagles in the Semi-State. semi-state 72C

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Despair crosses the faces of Kim Richardson, Kathy Perry and Jann Buroker at Fort Wayne. 72b semi-state This is a story of twelve boys and a man who combined to create an amazing team. They were men, dedicated to their goal, giving up many pleasures to rep- resent Oak Hill. Ten players from junior high to graduation devoted themselves to team- work. These men were as one with only their dedication separating them. Who had the most? Who could tell? All, dedicated to a cause, felt that they as a team could conquer all. This team cap- tured a county, sectional, and a regional crown. Gallaritly battling the Elkhart Blazers at Fort Wayne to a 63-74 loss, these thirteen men even in defeat were a team. One student summarized the feelings by saying, It was depressing to lose but the amazing thing was that we were all so proud, so happy that God gave us the opportunity to compete in such an event. We owe him a great deal of thanks for giving us a group of men who showed us what a little dedication can do and what can happen if we be- lieve in a cause and work at it. The ending of an era, but we have the memories of one of the finest teams to ever come out of Oak Hill. , , , In saga, ii:QF,a,k.1:Q ., , ggmfgq K . J, K ,fs 7 V I 5' . There he goes! Guard Monte Towe drives in for two against Elkhart in the Semi-State 6-74.

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, Ei 'ff ,ni . H., -SM- , tv' as , 4. . 1 ' Loyal fans, students, and everyone else con- nected with Oak Hill's squad felt the tension of regional tournament play. Spirits soared in Eagle country after defeating the big town rival, Marion, 75-71. Signs and excitement again filled the halls of Oak Hill! The valiant Eagles were still in tourna- ment play. Finally the big Saturday came. The Golden Eagles tackled the task to win a regional title, the first for Oak Hill. Marion's new arena housed over 7,000 fans, who witnessed a new era in Oak Hill's history. The final gun sounded! Oak Hill won the regional by defeating Bellmont 70-63, Logansport 73-72. Oak Hill won a regional! A dream came true! 72d regional 'V VH: e k'i,k.' :fi ,ykk ' Q kk ,g i i. A 1 K .Q aft! Q ff!! 'vu N- - A E l t M WATT as 5 , ..- Here We Go Eagles! The impossible dream becomes reality as Monte Towe, jay Hayes Gary Dedaker, Lynn Anthony, and Ken Groom win the first Regional in Oak Hill's history.