Ponce de Leon High School - Cavaleon Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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j BASKETBALL TOPS YEAIFS PRACTICE Giving out more and better effort than ever before, were the girls who went out for basket- ball this year. As usual an inter-school tourna- ment was held among the sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This tournament turned out to be one of the most exciting of all. lt was close all thc way through with a sophomore team win' ning. This team was led by Captain Carolyn Cribbcn, who was also top scoring member of the teani. The seniors gave her a close run and came in second with Sally Hunter as captain. ,J SUFTBALL EXPANDS More than ever before turned out for softball this season. Softball is becom- ing one of Ponce's most outstanding sports, along with basketball. Quick thinking and skill are two qualifications needed to play softball, and the girls showed that they had this ability. The teams this year proved to be as good as any Ponce has had for several years. 103 jx

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ARCIIEBY GIIUUP GIVES AWARDS Archery awards were given to the girls for the first time this year. A lot of talent was found in our bow and arrow group. Many girls learned for the first time how to shoot accu- rately, from others who had partici- pated in previous years and who took part in camp archery. This sport is destined to take an active place in Ponce activities. 102 .vo TEAMS WIN THIRD IN V-BALL Volleyball girls went to the Dade County Tournament to take third place in three divi- sions: Senior A and B and Freshman A. Before the tournament an inter-school meet is held among the seniors, juniors, and sophomores. This gives all an opportunity to show their abil- ity. The winner this year was a sophomore team, captained by Felicia Wells. Second place went to the senior team, led hy Sally Hunter. L I

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DANCING-TUMBLING Several classes received instruction in Modern dancing, learning poise and grace. W'hat these students learned was noted by others in their various activities, and mod- ern dancing became the topic of many dis- cussions throughout the year. Tumbling held its place among activi- ties, too. The girls seem to enjoy doing stunts and find much pleasure in partici- pating in this field. Tumbling helped the girls learn balance and the importance of a physically fit hody. 104 Qt DP IlADMINTON PLUS TRACK Badminton this year added many happy hours for the fans. Several Went to the Dade County Tournament and saw Patty Spry take the first place honors. Nancy Gramley. also in the singles, took third place. Thus Ponce was well represented in the winning hracket. Four groups of doubles were en- tered, too. Much excitement took place in track. The run-offs were held in school hefore the tour- nament. Therefore, only the hest material was entered in the final meet among all the schools in greater Miami. ....g-ni