Rainier Beach High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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45?fWu flop row L to RJ: Freda Everett, Lajuana Lewis, Dedra Leefmanagerj, Anita Lewisl, Janice Pinder Cthird rowjz Dawn Mosely, Shelly Harton, Kendle Hooper, Eu-Wanda Jenkinsfsecond rowj: Alrika Gold, Shina Mc Duffie, L'Taai Matthews, Louise White, Alfreda Copland Cmanagerb Cfront row L to RJ: Felicia Webster, Yvonne Fisher, Teri Redmond. N 1 2 ,M My rv ,due Janice Pinder gives the extra effort it takes to be a winnerl Alrika Gold leads Freda Everett and L'Taai Matthews while warming up. Girls' Track - l49

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Girl ' Track i ack Watch out, R.B., because once again the girls track team was back. The team was full of enthu- siasm and excitement as they set their goals on taking their fourth state championship, and their fifth Metro AA championship. They had the strength to go all the way, even though, accord- ing to Co-Captain Felicia Webster, they needed more talent. However, with a lot of hard work and determi- nation, this team was well on their way to state. Hard work was what these talented girls became used to, as they practiced five to six days a week for many hours, in addition to participating in weekly meets. The supportive atmosphere was a strong quality of the team, and helped to relieve the stress of the daily workouts. lt was obvious that all of their dedication paid off, as they started out the season by defeating West Seattle with a score of 97-Il For the Viks. the possibilities were endless. As Felicia com- mented, The team could be really positive if they put their minds to it! You want me to run WHAT?! exclaims Felicia Webster, William Rainwater and Tara Davis try to stay in step with with great disgust, Teri Redmond. I48 - Girls' Track

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Tennis Sla Into ction Look up the word motivation in the dictionary and you might just find the RB Tennis team. With the coming of Spring and inclement weather, the team got off to a slow start. ln spite of this, howev- er, the tennis team felt the spirit of competition and steady endurance in the air. Coach Frank Nagy had high hopes at the start of the season, which started off especially strong. Senior Stacy Wong and junior Sean Minnitti dem- onstrated their talent while playing the number one positions. They were followed by seniors Mary Jane Delpin and Evan Koslosky who enthusiastical- ly played the number two positions. At the start of the season, Coach Nagy contend- Number One Boy, Sean Minnitti, on the tennis courts warming up before a match. ed that, Yes, this is yet to be another good, com- petitive seasonf' This team showed a high degree of competitiveness and motivation. This is one of the biggest teams l've ever had, and the boys team looks even more promising, Coach Nagy antici- pated. He had high expectations for Sean Minnitti win- ning Metro. He seemed to ignite the court with his showmanship and strategy. All in all, everyone achieved their good stand- ing, reached their personal goals, and proved their go-go attitude as the season came to a successful close. Frank Nagy - The man behind the scenes watches the match in anticipation. ISO - Tennis X Ji