Putnam City High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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ide? For the twin of its To get away from it all we didn't have to board a bus or or plane. For some of us, the freedom we sought was as near as that frisbee in our closet or the tag football game down the street. Since the competition and organ- ization of school sports didn't appeal to all,of us non-team sports provided us with an outlet for talent and energy. It seemed to give us a sense of accomplishment when we finally mastered a back handspring in gymnastics or that hard-to-get serve in tennis. Water skis provided adventure in the summer, then they were shed for snow skis in the winter and those daring attempts on white capped mountains. Non-team sports gave us the opportunity to work with friends, either to improve an old skill or learn a new one, just for the fun of it. 14 Non-Team Sports AFTER securing the bridle and bit, all Eddie Sanchez will have to do is take a seat and let his horse do the walking. WITH Ski Island Lake available in his backyard, Tom Counihan just needs a driver for his family boat and he's set for an afternoon of skiing. xt grill ui Ie., X 'W , li limi h lui LV S' ii .s