Oshkosh West High School - Notebook Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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NES ES 4 13 ee — at Sh = case Zé VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL; BOTTOM ROW: As- Zuhlke, K. Koch, S. Langkau, Coach Wagner, M. xo sist. Coach Pasternak, L. Wagner, B. Peters, J. Krause, K. Butt, K. Albrecht, L. Hielsberg ay « : — — Hannes, K. Hitz, ROW TWO: L. Kalmerton, D. FRESHMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL; BOTTOM ROW: J. Schmude, K. Kubeny, 5. J.V. GIRLS BASKETBALL; BOTTOM ROW: Coach Rulseh, W. Woldt, A. Meton, J. oS Cady, L. Luchun, H. Schoenfeldt, L. Jarapco, ROW TWO: C. Johnson, ROW Kock, P. Mand, K. Griep, Assist. Coach Pagel, ROW TWO: Manager K. Nie- THREE: Coach Lemkuil, K. Siewert, N. Young, A. Lehman, N. Novotny, T. buurt, C. Goyette, L. Pelky, J. Rickert, A. Handler, K. Stadler, C. Promer Rand, B. Justman iz 2 : =)

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Things To Do Sports 86 The most important game to win was against Menasha for the regional championship. We had lost to them one week before by six points, and we knew we could beat them if we played up to our potential.’ , commented girls’ varsity basketball coach Tom Wagner. The team won 514- 33. The girls defeated Neenah (63-48) to advance to the game in Menasha. These regional wins were particularly significant because after the team went 4-1 in January, they needed to rebound from losing four straight in Febru. ary. The win over Menasha advanced the team to section- al play for the second straight year. Overall the teams’ record was 10 wins and 44 losses. The conference record was 6.8. Five of the teams’ eleven losses were to Kimberly and Appleton West, two teams who reached the state tournament. The fact that both these teams went to state and that Appleton West reached the semi-finals shows that West faced tough con- ference play throughout the season. Seniors Kelly Albrecht and Kathy Butt agreed that win- ning the regional tournament was the most enjoyable event of the season. They also agreed that the team had an element which made everything run smoother — friendship. Albrecht said, ‘We all got along well, and that helps the team.” Butt was voted by the FVA coaches to second team all- conference, and teammates Albrecht and junior Sandy Langkau were selected for honorable mention. Butt placed second in scoring (averaging 17 points per game), and fifth in rebounding. Albrecht placed ninth in scoring (averaging 12 points per game), fifth in free-throw per- centage, and 15th in rebounding. Langkau placed tenth in scoring (averaging 10 points per game), and second in rebounding. Coach Wagner cited Karen Koch as the most improved player. The junior varsity team amassed a record of 12 wins and 6 losses. In the conference, they were 8-6. The team set a goal to improve their rebounding in each game. They succeeded, with sophomores Wende Woldt and Peggy Mand pulling down the most. Jenny Rickert led the team in assists. Coach Rulseh said, “The team kept improving steadily throughout the season.” The leading scorers were Leslie Pelky and Angie Handler. Freshman Jill Koch was cited as the all-around most improved player. The freshman team compiled a record of 4 wins and 8 losses. The team concentrated on the fundamentals of the game and man-to-man defense. Sally Cady and Nancy Young grabbed the most rebounds while Cheryl Promer helped the team with good ball handling. 1. As Sandy Langkau waits, Lucy Hielsberg goes for the jump ball. 2. Kathy Butt tries for the shot as Sandy Langkau moves in for the rebound. 3. Wendy Woldt passes the ball around a man-to-man defense. 4. Leading West's fast break, Freshman Lisa Luchun prepares to shoot. 5. Angie Handler dribbles the ball up court.

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Things To Do - Sports Sporting events have been popular with high school athletes for a long time. Most high schools offered sports such as football, basketball, and baseball, and many of- fered more uncommon sports, such as swimming, wres- tling, and cross country running. However, sports were not confined to schools alone. There were dozens of popular extracurricular sports in which students participated, such as skiing, bicycle racing, various ice and water sports, and some indoor sports. One popular indoor sport was racketball, a quick moving game and tough to excel in. Sophomore Jim Jero was presently ranked second in Wisconsin in the 18 and under junior class. Other people tried new sports because they look inter- esting. “The Martial Arts improves confidence, coordina- tion, fighting skill for self defense, and sharpens observa- tion, as well as being a great art. All of the martial arts require many hours of extremely hard work to master,” said sophomore Ben Salas. To become competitive in sports, the athlete must strug- gle through many hours of tedious practice. Costs alone can drive some people out of many sports. BMX and mulfti- speed bikes were often as expensive as 600 to 1500 dollars. Most often encouragement in such costly sports came through either family or friends. “You really need the support of your family to become active in bike racing. You can't just do it on your own,” said junior Ray Reinders. His favorite sport, bicycle road racing, was an expensive and very challenging sport. Transportation could also be a problem. Sophomore Tom Wissink was forced to travel to Neenah a few nights a week to play hockey. Sports such as trapshooting and archery were great prac- tice for hunting. These sports required a special skill that came with many hours of what was often frustrating prac- tice. “The pursuit for perfection keeps you coming back. You have to be a glutton for punishment,” remarked junior Jon Strupp, on trapshooting. 1. Sophomores Chuck Latimer (top) and Ben Salas demonstrate Operation Meltdown. 2. There are many stunts that you can do on a BMX bike. Freshman Joe Shunk begins a tabletop. 3. Doing what he does best, junior Ray Reinders displays his racing clothes and bike. 4. Competition archery is a precision sport. Displaying his compound bow with scope and stabilizing bars is sophomore Steve Raddatz. 5. Layers of specially padded clothing, helmet and skates prepare sophomore Tom Wissink for a game of ice hockey. 6. Ina game of racketball, sophomore Jim Jero catches a rebound. MO lt