Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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WITH PERFECT LINE and grace, Jr. Analisa Kanter practices on the beam. Analisa's team members felt that she Bl-OCKING OFF THE Vlllllir Soph. was gne ofthe many outstanding people Brandon Coors does a pike. This was on the team, Brandon's second year on the team. u ' W---.-.,.,......, Darren Hardy Darren Hardy Darren Hardy ARMS STRAIGHT, EYES forward, Jr, Erin Graham concentrates on her beam routine. Erin has been involved with gymnastics for the past six years. lt's a fun way to keep in shape, Erin said. SOPHOMORE JULIE NADOLNE, extending her leg forward, works on her floor routine. Julie was one ofthe three team members who qualified for state. Girls' Gymnastics 5 9

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G Y M N A s T 1 C S I be Begg n-N. 1' . ..-1,5 5 4 Every sport begins with a dream of a successful season and the gain of personal accom- plishments. But the girls' gym- nastics team began their season with new rules, new attitudes, new goals, and a new coach. One of the goals the team strove for was to have the best possible season with the hope of qualifying for state. However, their main goal was to become closer as a team. I think we worked really hard at becoming closer and being able to work with each other, said Sr. Shar- on Hutchison. For the second consecutive year, the team had a new coach. Faith Meluso was the replace- ment for Coach Chris Bracken. Along with a new coach came new rules. Our coach last year was sort of laid back, but Faith was not at all like that. She really made us work which was good, but it was still a big change from the pre- vious year, said Sharon. Not only did the team's mem- bers have to adjust to new changes, but Coach Meluso had to also. The support of several other Overland athletic coaches and staff, as well as custodians, made my season of coaching more enjoyable. I hope to be back next year, said Coach Meluso. Many of the team's members felt the same way. She was a good coach. She kept us going and disciplined us. I hope she comes back next year, said Soph. Brandon Coors. Despite the new changes, the Zcmi GYMNASTICS: FRONT ROW: Man- ager Schaun Zahn, Sharon Hutchison, Analisa Kantor, Julie Nadolne, Carrie Kildow, Jill Scherrer. ROW 2: Assist. Coach Denise Acell, Brandon Coors, Kristen Lenhart, Melissa Cooper, Brid- team had an overall successful season. It was fun and every- one improved greatly. Toward the end we got a little sick of it, but we still came out with our highest team score, added Brandon. The team ended their season with a six and three re- cord, a third place finish in the league, and a second place fin- ish at districts. The team as a whole did not qualify for state, but they did qualify three of their team members: Soph. Julie Nadolne, and Jrs. Analisa Kantor and Erin Graham for the state meet. Although none of the girls qualified for the finals at state, they felt they had done their best and had had a successful season. get Haber, Angela Gibbs, Coach Faith Meluso. ROW 3: Wendy Lundin, Deb- orah Vargo, Lanean Lang, Jennifer An- dersen. BACK ROW: Kirstin Czeczok, Cristy Kaiser, Erin Graham, Lori Lun- din, Stacey Todd. Girls' Gymnastics 6-3 OHS 145.60 145.65 OPP Cherry Creek Hinkley 145.60 78.2 Littleton 140.55 153.0 Arapahoe 147.7 147.2 Heritage 147.7 141.35 Gateway 149.2 151.5 Rangeview 150.85 138.85 Central 150.85 17.8 Smoky Hill 144.05 96.75 Centennial League Third District Second 5 8 Sports W N ML, ,..,..-v gm-J ' Darren Hardy

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S W I M M I N G Bam! The sound of the gun split the air as the swimmers propelled their bodies into the water. Throughout the fall, fans of the girls' swim team viewed this scene often. The girls' swim team had a very successful year. They qualified for state in two differ- ent events: the 200 medley and breaststroke. Fr. Kristy Kline placed 13th in the individual medley at the state competition. New to the Overland swim team, Kristy had been swim- ming since she was eight. Kristy said, Attending practices and working your hardest requires much dedication, but each meet brings new challenges. It also brought new accom- plishments. Overland beat their arch rival Smoky Hill in the Aurora City Championships. One of the highlights of the swim season was this victory as they also became the Aurora City Champions. The challenges of being in- volved in swimming did not lie just in the sport itself. Each par- ticipant still had to carry the re- sponsibilities of school work. Fr. Kim Coburn said, When you're really active you rely on yourself more than usual. When you're tired, and all you have to do is homework, you want to get it done instead of going out. The new head coach, Mike Richmond, was the assistant coach last year at Overland. Ms. Vannessa Williams, the as- sistant coach, coached a sum- mer program for I5 years. Coach Williams said, I be- came involved in coaching be- SWIMMING: FRONT ROW: Kristi Roser, Becky Beougher, Tammy Sea- man, Andrea Margolin, Kim Coburn, Tia Pcdrett. ROW 2: Coach Mike Rich- mond, Louise McAdams, Stacy Reeder, Noelle Brown, Julie Mayers, Wendy Kitto, Mary Lee, Meghan Thomas, Joann Shwayder, Sheri Steinc, Jenny Capra, Christie Hixon, Tricia Cox. ROW 3: Dawn Gisi, Sa- brina Smith, Tina Damaskos, Marta Housely, Heather Moran, Elizabeth 6G Sports Rich, Kitty McGorry, Susan Rottman, Gail Krovitz, Anita Nayar, Holly Dow- son, Lavonne Brooks. ROW 4: Corey Douglas, Teresa Seaman, Valer- ie Wang, Nicki Barleben, Denise Ka- lish, Ronit Rosen, Mimi Bouzarelos, Mindy Moyer, Bridget Carr, Julie Reddy. BACK ROW: Kristi Kline, Beth Ann Tamagish, Kelly Loftis, Mollie Ea- ton, Coach Duana Swanson, Stephanie Pope, Jill Traeber, Deborah Michel, Katie Burke, Coach Vanessa Williams. cause I really support extra- curricular activities. I also en- joy the one on one relationships with students. The strong bonds felt by the members of the team, helped carry the team through many meets. Sr. Louise McAdams said, Swimming is not only an individual sport. If you don't have the whole team backing you, you don't do your best. Jr. Christie Hixon summed up many people's feelingss. Hixon said, On a team, you learn to- getherness and team spirit, and I think that's important. You feel like a contributing member of a big family. This family of swimmers fin- ished with a final record of 5-3 and with the Aurora City Championship victory. Girls' Swimming 5-3 OHS OPP Smoky Hill 74 95 Boulder Relay Invite 2nd Hinkley 94 78 Arapahoe 125 172 Gateway 120 49 Arapahoe Relays Invite 4th Rangeview 98 68 Aurora Central IIO 59 Boulder 98 78 Aurora City Championships Ist Cherry Creek 54 ll7 Centennial A League 6th VICTORY IN SIGHT. Katie Rams- dale swims the freestyle as she helps clinch Overland's victory against Cen- tral. I. --rn: fi 1' I FF' 'w are-1' fad.. Kurl Tsumurai ,QW NA lvkile . A - '.',r ' 4. r 43, ' sv ,p . ,J V F , .pw .-,QA 45-'. . ua '- ,vff . r. ,- ff -H .T an 'fr av g X... X s N was Q . in . afar .. ,f 4 .f of , f I at Q? Kurt Tsumurii