Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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Softball Fun and Games Forever ByJon Jaro I think the team is special because we've played together before and off the field we're all friends, said Stephanie Harris. This statement captured the essence of this year's Varsity Softball team. Many of the players had previously participated in softball leagues to- gether and, thus, were accustomed to being around each other on the field. ln addition, all of the players got along off the field as well. An- other significant factor was Coach Barker- Ball. Her determination and desire to win sparked the team to do their best. However, at the same time, she managed to have fun and be liked by all her players. She's hon- est, funny, and even acts like one of usf' described Lynell Stokes. The team looked at the season optimistically, some of their goals f'lt's like a big party. Lots of fun! - Stephanie Harris included: constant improvement, respect, and an above .500 record. These goals served as a perfect example that winning wasn't everything to the lady Titans. Pitcher Christina Montgomery summed up the team's attitude by stating, 'AI hate losing, but if you played your best, then winning isn't so impor- tant. A unique system this year's team used were notebooks and dis- cussions about the games they had played. By doing this, the team ensured improvement game after game. When asked to compare the Varsity Softball team to any object, the players had several interesting answers. Christina said, We're a family. Good times and bad ones. Fortunately the good times outnumbered the , bad, and the girls always got along. Mira Vista 75, ft 5611- . i2QU '. , .:., i J., M---sgeex. Lynell Stokes anticipates the pitch, ready to drive it far. 104 Softball Bridget Gast awaits the potential ground ball to first base.

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Rachelle Stuflick displays her perfect dismount off the beam, nina tic I I QlfQI'I I Ill 1511011 E3.yS ' By Elisa Smith , .... .J 4 it A great deal of talent, enthusiasm, and determination aided the gymnastics team throughout the spring season. Despite the slow beginning due to the need to share the gymnastics room with the wrestlers, the girls worked extra hard at their three to four hour daily practices. Another big reason for their extra hard work was a result of the fact that most other schools had gymnastics all year round but Poway did not. Even so, the girls enjoyed relearning and brushing up on their old skills while practicing new skills. Some n 19? El A . Carrrsgir .Ocear,1 fRamQnq if 5210 D. , Faxing ' ' . att as i rTorfes:.it tjt i vm at Q. Mn out Almsmmg WITHGIIT A voxvtl' 'Q , mmm PRHBKXT' V. ', , 4,4 . V, if 6 wqw, Top: Rachelle Stuflick, Middle: Cherryll Murray, Melissa Webb, Bottom: Cindy Drummond, Juli Coats, Wendy Winkelman girls even took the time for private lessons to enhance their performances. Assistant Coach Menius explained that the team's success was due to the Hconfidence in each other. They were always willing to help each other. The more experienced gymnasts gave helpful hints to the first year members as to their strong and weak points and what the judges look for. The main objectives of the team included concentration on individual goals as well as team goals, gaining experience and exposure for the new members, and hosting league finals. Melissa Webb said that, 'LWe're all excited about hosting league finals here at Poway High! We're looking forward to a good turnoutf' Coach Menius expressed her con- viction that with drive and determination they should finish very stronglw Cindy Drummond flys through the air during practice. JV Gymnastics 103

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Jennifer Guerena prepares to retrieve the ball and make the play. Wendy McHugh concentrates on home plate and her pitch. ., ' K ' ' + in e' l l e ' -Q.- H e . tA,L LV , . , , ,,,3,gr-1 pee .- 'iizzflx e -i , y Q. i fwfr it i, s pn e i 4' E gf' 'fS. r Xe 3 S l . x lr . lb if K kiix K K Jw nf I ' lfqwii' 44lu 'QW 'i ri, e r V' grand L' ' ' it - W QA '. 25 5.2 ' Q ,,,,,,,4,l, ?fI.'.31 'v'l S, , 4' 4 . , Q YG:- vf fs 3 in Y ll if! W' Eff ' fr M. fl f ' '5 Z Christina Montgomery eyes the pitch and swings away. V V K' , M l' 1 , .. A Front row: Debbie Guerena, Tiffany Schafer, McHugh, Kelly Carrigan, Arlene Eicher, Carrie Stephanie Harris, Michelle Wurth. Second row: POWIQY. Last row: Jennifer George, Coach Bark- Christina Montgomery, Bridget Gast, Wendy er-Ball, Lynell Stokes Softball 105