Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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G mnastics Abilities Developed b Freshmen During team Dale Scott Doug Freshman gymnast Dale Williamson executed a handstand into a forward roll in tumbling. The development of skill and a perfect routine were his goals. practice, freshman gymnast Gary King executed a feint left on the side horse before dismounting. Freshmen worked out on all equipment. Freshman gymnastics coach, Glen Harcus, concentrated on teaching his squad of 14 boys the basic skill needed in all seven areas of gymnastics: trampoline, high bar, parallel bars, floor exercise, tumbling, side horse and rings. Most of the boys gained proficiency in one area, but it took time for them to develop advanced skills. Some of the boys on the who showed promise tor the 1970 varsity team were Williamson on the side horse, Pat Brena in tumbling, Huckins on rings, and Gary King, Dick Hounshell, and Porter, all-round gymnasts. FRESHMAN GYMNASTICS TEAM-FRONT ROW: Pat Brena, Doug Porter, Dick ROW: Jeff Britt, Dale Williamson, Dan Brown, Scott Huckins, Gary King and Hounshell, Tom Charlton, Dick Smith, Rod Hale, Dan Tarbill, Dan Lipari. BACK John Vallone.

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Cooperation, ' C Miss Geneva Fleshman coached the -C '.oL '. , W 'V'm1LL girls' Volleyboll Team To O successful r . - -- season, with a second place in the dis- ,nlg cs gg , , trict. The team was made up of mostly l K A A seniors with only six returning players, C r i 1 . ' X but lack of experience was no barrier to J- C f , ., . . .. - A. Winning Ctblllly. Belief players were ssics.i C l :ir -2'A' C -' . . . . R' 1'i'i R Q Ellen Fain, Cindy Otte, Michele Merse- Q R S gl : ' fl Q , ' reau, Roberta Porter and Cindy Wester. 'iiiis 1 . g il i'i' . ' . Ck K' 1 1: aarr V, , The badminton team had only three ,A cc C. i ,yC,C experienced players, but advisor Miss C - s si s, ii.. rss ' - ' s w f' ,.,. 3 X Fleshman was confident of a better sea- ss,,, .., C W . ,.,, ' 'i': f son than last year's was when the team filgf, if .iie fri1fgC5if Cioig ' ,,',. , i,,,i Ct 1 i,-la: A 'assrisie' i 'ils tied for second in the city. TOP PlUYef5 were Kris Walden, Cindy Wester, Linda . Grabowski, Cindy Crider and Connie C. C C C s.s, C C C C C C i A C. .C .C Niel- The SGUSOH began in March- GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM-FRONT ROW: Rhonda Gray, ROW: Karen Adams, Dianne Lethaby, Nanci Lee, Sally Lefko, Lili Ballash, Sally Childresss, Nina Darlene Goralczyk, Angie Bielowski, Lois Bonshoff, Faust, Robin Hilton, Sharon King, Judy Baye. BACK Pam Kelsey, Marianne Theiss, Mary Bye. Although the girls' tennis team had few returning varsity players, Mrs. Hilton predicted the best season ever for the school. Varsity tennis was headed by Sharon King, with Judy Baye following close at her heels. Robin Hilton and Nina Faust gave added depth to the team, while Sally Childress completed the Varsity squad. The Jayvee team was one of the youngest group of netters to play for Palo Verde. lt was made up of two sophomores and three freshmen. Varsity and Jayvee won their first match against Catalina 6-l and 4-2 respectively. Robin Hilton executed a backhand volley, while .Iudy Baye covered her shot. Team work was practiced in preparation for a match against Amphi February 7. Girls on the tennis team practiced three hours a day to polish their playing ability. During a match, Sharon King displayed an appropriate backhand stroke.