Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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Lack Of Experience Affects Women If the number system is right, 7 and 11 are lucky numbers. But for the women’s basketball team, only 7 of the 11 original players stayed for the entire season, and that season ended with a 0-16 record. One player blamed lack of experience, skill and interest for the poor showing. With an inexperienced team and a new coach, the odds were against them. Coach Judy Milewski tried to maintain a positive attitude even when the losses were the greatest, like defeat by 50 points. She told the women they were improving their knowledge of the game each time they played. Milewski gave only one varsity letter, to player Crystal Hendry. The award was based on practice, enthusiasm, ability and effectiveness. The brunch she gave for the team did not compensate for the fact that, according to player Cheryl Poison, “We thought we should have received more recognition for the work we did.” The season had its humorous moments, although Poison said she knew, “We shouldn’t have been laughing because we were trying to win. Some players were shooting 20 footers straight up in the air and missed the goal completely.’’ Women’s Basketball — 25

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1. Pirates lose the tip-off. 2. Coach Milewski concentrates on her team. 3. Dia Weisenburger is stopped in her tracks. 4. Front Row: Crystal Hendry, Sue Roche, Dia Weisenburger, Chris Sarna, Coach Milewski, Tracy Luh, Laurie Hendry, Cheryl Poi¬ son, Dorothy Paris. 5. Tough defense stops Hendry. 6. Luh gets shot off over defense. 24 — Women’s Basketball f ’ ' ■W

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McCalley Is Park’s First iiiey 1 All-A merican When new school records were set for the men’s team in every event for both indoor and outdoor seasons there were cheers and some questioning looks. “Park’s team is so new, they are bound to break records.’’ But the teams went on to show that they could place with the best in the nation. Dave McCalley became Park’s first All-American in track, and placed third in the two-mile race walk. Cathy Gebhards was the 60 yard hurdle champion at the NAIA indoor meet, and Maggie Root was fourth. The men’s track team was 27th in the nation at the NAIA indoor meet. Coach Don VandeWalle was “Very happy with the exciting improvements of the team and the caliber of performance.” And Park is proud that VandeWalle was named coach of the year. Front Row: Dave Frizzell, Fred Tucker, Scott White. Back Row: Mark Swift, Danny Gubbins, Tim Decker, Ron Pearl, Coach VandeWalle, Chris Rear, Jim Nel¬ son, Dave Slavin. 26 — Men’s Track