Owensboro High School - Owensboroan Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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SUWSKEFQCEN RWD Wi 'Swift Cast Members Played Major Roles In 'Out-of-school' Sports While many OHS students participated in organized school sports during 1977-78, an even larger number of students played their favorite sports activities on play- grounds or backyards away from the school grounds. Some students participated in organized sports activities away from school, but the largest number of students took part in some type of sports activity for personal fun and exercise. For still another group of students, sports meant watch- ing or listening to their favorite team on radio or television. While pro football ranked high on the most watched list of OHS students, the event that probably captured the most looks was the University of Kentucky basketball team enroute to the NCAA championship. The most popular participant sports among OHS stu- dents for 1977-78 were football, basketball, baseball and tennis. Bowling was also a popular sport among many OHS students as they participated in leagues at the two bowling facilities all-year around. Many OHS students enjoy sports such as boating, camp- ing, hiking, fishing, hunting, sailing and roller skating. The weather had a lot to do with sports in the 1977-78 school year. During the winter, students had to move in- doors to play basketball, racquetball, bowling and various pinball activities. . The warmer temperatures brought out the softballs, ten- nis balls, jogging uniforms and the golf clubs. Motocross is a growing sport and many OHS students participate in motocross races throughout the south. Horseback riding is big in Kentucky and some OHS students have their own horses and enjoy a nice ride for fun and excitement. Others have horses that they enter in com- petiton. Racquetball is a growing sport and was a real favorite at the YMCA from December through February. Swimming is a favorite activity in the spring when the warmer temperatures hit and the sun is hot. Swimming was enjoyed at the Chautauqua Park, the Sportscenter, area club pools, backyard pools, Trail-Away and Miller Lakes. Swim- ming is a fun activity that usually relates to the desire to get a good sun tan, but is also a competitive sport at many clubs in Owensboro. OHS students also found out that you can get a lot of exercise and enjoyment by jogging or bicycle riding. Sports consumed a big portion of the free time among the cast of characters in Our High School, 1978. - By Steve Mclntyre flnformal Sports VVV f X X 5 all S gR1'!:Qt', lt., njlJQf Q Jack Givens 121, and the University of Kentucky were followed on radio and television by many OHS students enroute to the 1978 NCAA Championship 'T ,fa- , X , M . ,afg- M , Q .ff We -- ' 3 1- High school students like to imitate the college and pro stars in pick up games around town. One of the popular places for basketball is the Dugan Best Recreation Center.

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THE LETTERME :1 1 Plaques in '77-78 VARSITY FOOTBALL - Ted Belcher, Phil Hyland, Kerry Nelson, Sonny Jackson, Bob Ba- ker, John Anderson, Chris Finnell, Mark Rick- ard, Odis Wilson, Gerald McKenzie, Robbie Holder, Byron Midkiff, Duane Kirkendoll, Scott Stafford, Rayvon Reynolds, Bobby Meeker, Bryant Scott, Tim Ecton, Jerry Prather, Robin Owens, Donnie Howell, Robbie Puckett, Talmage Hocker, Tony James, Jeff Ruth, Thomas Johnson, Terrence Thompson, James McFarland, Sammy James, Tom Aaron, Dwayne Harris, David Posey, Sam Dixon, Chuck Riley, Rick Neel, Mark Hazelrigg, Todd Lighten and QHonorary Lettermanj John Blewer. BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL -- Cully Nel- son, Clarence James, Ross Cotton, Keith Ander- son, Eric Anderson, Ted Belcher, Ricky Neel, Tracy Thacker, Mark Rickard, Tony James, Chuck Riley, Terrence Thompson, Rod Drake and Danny Griffith. GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY - Lisa Bittel, Charise Lord, Julie Smith, Dianne Depp, Na- dine Riley, Lisa DeWitt, Karen Daniel, Sara Wade and Ellen Beard. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL - Brooks Burton, ark Rickard: There have been many letter win- ners in the athletic history of OHS, but in the 1978 graduating class, Mark Rickard stands out as the winner of the most athletic letters - 12. Rickard won five baseball letters, three each in football and basketball and one in track. qgak' 71,5 f Q-Quang? A T ,. T 5 U S ' -L' j , P .. 1. -:as I ,, -,-. , -- rf-. . . d .' , HMV, ,M A ,,,, , , . .it ,, W K qw K' if .. 'LA . fc a ,gk . . ' e ' A-1 ,. -'25 4-Qt' Q 3 Q -W ,Q ,gs 5 M, jj jg, R'-A-Ras. .. - AX wa. - 'f i'!'r'2, .LH - A. I ' .- , -ii , ,f-Wifi QQ , Mx g.- Q ,., ,as -. .e b . 'W ' if . T.. '- ' ', -,if--1 .'. '. s . as me28lf -. ws ..'s-- .. ,ss 'ri' so --we'-ima Baseball was rd's game. He started for the Red Devils for four years and hit .337 his senior year. Ben Norris, Bobby Wilson, Darrell Hunter, Tim Willis, Robert Sutherland, David L. Ad- ams, Darrell McCormick, Bryan Yeckering, Jim Whitten, Ken Pruitt, Andy Fiorella, Earle Ad- arns, Barry Nuchols and Jeff Owens. GIRLS' BASKETBALL - Janice Johnson, Wil- lene Owsley, Jeanette Rowan, Barbara Hinton, June Harris, Bea Brown, Kim McDaniel, Kath- ryn Nelson, Anita Griffith, Donetta Owsley, Georgia Moss and Wendy Morton. --3. VARSITY BASEBALL - Ted Belcher, Kevin Anderson, Jeff Roach, Mark Douglas, Robin Owens, Bart Frederick, Mike Knight, Jeff Ren- shaw, Scott Niswonger, Charles Kelly, Chuck Riley, Robbie Hudson, Ralph Mollett, Tony James and Greg McGehee. GIRLS' TRACK - Lisa Bittel, Bea Brown, Bar- bara Hinton, Nadine Riley, Gazetta Woods, Becky Moorman, Linda Winstead, Dianne Depp, Ellen Beard, Melanie Humphrey, Debbie Howell, Lanie Andrews, Maureen Whitten, Stacy Humphrey, Dorthy Jackson, Lisa DeWitt, Anita Griffith, Wendy Morton, Karen Crowe, Karen Daniel, Sara Wade and Robin Fisher. BOYS' GOLF - David Depp, Ken Finch, Nicky Nicholas, Bobby Wilson, Eric White, Bill Greer, Brett Frederick and Drew Augenstein. GIRLS' GOLF - Kathryn Nelson, Cathy White, Lenda Hisle, Melissa Wilson and Lynn Riggs. TENNIS - Scott Plain, Scott Haycraft, Reggie Rouse, Talmage Hocker, David Johnson, Kirt Hall, Bill Taylor, Tommy Hagen, Ricky Neel, David Anderson, Jane Norris, Sherryl Rouse, Shawn Watson, Kathy Kunau, Susan Kelley, Pam Satterwhite, Kelly Satterwhite and Amy Iracane. BOYS' SWIMMING - David Dobbs, Bleckley Dobbs, Tom Mullikin, Jim Wofford, Brian Bas- tin and Ted Neal. BOYS' TRACK - Tom Yeckering, Enoch Epi- son, Sonny Jackson, Darrell Walker, Ronnie Clark, Byron Law, Bruce Law, Mark Smithson, Clarence Wells, James Moss, Edward Peach, Steve Lawson, Jeff Cyr, Kendall Smith fMan- agerJ and Keith Benefield. BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY - Buddy Vanover, Marvin Jump, Byron Law, Bruce Law, Larry Vanover, John Quiggins, Mark Smithson, Ron- nie Clark and Danny Jones. A Catcher, A Forward, A Punter When Rickard started the basket- ball season opener against Louisville Doss, he became the first OHS athlete since Bernie Strawn in 1969 to be a starter in the major sports of baseball, basketball and football. Myron Greenfield was also a three starter in football, basketball and ' was a part-time starter in basket- ball. When he started against Louisville Doss in the opener, he became one of the few three- sport starters for OHS. track. Although Rickard has won an ex- ceptional number of letters, a 1958 graduate - Harold Pugh - probably won the most letters while at OHS. He lettered in all four sports during his high school years. - By Marsha Tanner . iii' ., ' ' S p ..- , X .ui ii' Kicking extra points was, R' ard's big- gest asset in football. He also played tac e and end for the football team. The Lettermen! 5

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,F K ,-, Fishing was a popular sport with some OHS at hauling in a catch from the Ohio River. students. Mary Jane Coombs is trying her luck . Y. if f,, S I , ,t ' .Lx sp fa sts e V ' 3 1 1 ' f Bowling was a fun time sport for many novice bowlers such as Tim Murphy. Nt. v X 4 i 1 1, A , 1 K , Swimming and sunbathing were a popular combination for OHS girls. Junior Sandy Belcher works on her tan by the backyard pool. Softball gained in popularity among OHS girls. Ginny Johnston is getting ready to make a throw to another player in sandlot action. .wt XV' e ' -Q .4 I , Sophomore Susan Blewer returns a serve in a tennis match at Moreland Park. Tennis was one of the most popular spring and summer sports for OHS students. Informal Sports!