Patrick Henry High School - Encounter Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Cn the U in Champions once more At first thought, badminton seemed to be a sport for the frail or nonathletic type of person. This was definitely not true. The sport was one of skill and thought. No haphazard swing would lead to victory. Immense concentration was necessary in playing a match Knot to mention watching one.l To the new- comer it was a confusing sport with many complicated rules and tech- niques. As was predicted, the Coed Badminton Team had a great season dominating the Eastern League. The leading male players, Hai John- son and Duc Ha, with the leading girls, Ta Quyen, Luangriseth Tou and South- ida Khit, were a great factor in the team's success. However it wasn't through these people's efforts alone that the team grabbed victories. The entire team worked together to make this season one in the long line of suc- ll t's hard to it out . . . take ll P.H. Opponent 17 Lincoln O 16 University 1 4 Hoover 13 16 Madison 1 9 La Jolla 8 14 San Diego 3 14 Mission Bay 5 12 Mira Mesa 5 15 Morse 2 15 Kearny 2 15 Clairemont 2 10 Point Loma 7 13 Uni City 4 12 FINAL 1 Front - D. Wasserbauer, A. Zands, P. Luangvi- seth, R. Gutowitz, T. Rodriguez, Q. Ta, B. Mac Quarrie, H. Booriakin. Row 2 - V, Briel, P Thomas, K. Southida, V. Prasonvo, L. Stanley, I Kelly, D. Tran, D. Ha, H. Johnson. Row 3 A L Monge, M. Alcasid, J. Mcllwee, Coach Hamilton P. Day, N. Aquire, P. Sirimanotham, S. Aphaya- vong, v, Pragma, C. Gery, T. Tran, H. Tran 74 Athletics cesses. Many players found different as- pects of badminton difficult. Robert Gutowitz explained, I find it hard to take the birdie out of the net . . . l don't know, it's a real pain! On October 13th there was a tourna- ment with La Jolla. Nearing the end of the tournament only one match re- mained on the floor. It was a men's doubles with Sirimanotham Prasith and Hphayavong Sommay representing Henry. There was nothing but silence as our team inched their way to an ex- hausting victory. This was one example of the outstanding determination that our badminton team emphasized. Overall the season was an immense success and predictions on the same line were already being made for next season. Luangviseth Phonseng confidently returns the serve. Lnangviseth Phonseng backs up her dou- bles partner, Ta Quyen, who smashes the birdie across the net. 8

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Th Strugglin Green and Gold The day started out green and gold. lt was homecoming and everyone was excited. Not only was everyone decked in school colors, but they were grinning from ear to ear. So what if we'd only won one game so far. It didnit matter that we were playing Point Loma, the number five ranked team in the League. Who cared? We were going to win because it was Homecoming. Not only had the students been psyching themselves up all week, but the Varsity football players were also. The season might have been disap- pointing so far, but this was the game to end all our troubles. The fan attens dance was low. The team felt a need for school spiritg - homecoming would be it. uWe didn't work our tails off this summer training for nothing. Where is our school when you really need them? asked Aziz Badra. But, tickets sold quickly and the team knew the school was behind them. The team was prepared to do some of their hardest hitting. Our team was known throughout the league for our physical playing. The players had all the confidence they would need, Peter lst-L Stamatopoulos explained, HThe chem- istry just hasnit been there, and we haven't had good luck. But, l know it will click on Homecoming! And so the game began. The excite' ment built up by the half. The tension grew stronger when Eiselman threw his second touchdown to Stamatopoulos. ll he chemistry hasn't been there. The cheerleaders led the crowd, though we hardly needed their help. The climax came when we fumbled and Point Loma scored. The moans of defeat echoed through the stadium. We had lost our one big game. The crushing blow summarized the entire season. r V., Danny Finnerson tries to maneuver Point Loma in our Homecoming game. Coach Twombley discusses with Coach Willson Serra's plays. Varsity Football 73

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