Owensboro High School - Owensboroan Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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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!

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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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