Richmond Heights High School - Yearbook (Richmond Heights, OH)

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A little too little TOO late Not the same old thing? Once again the Spartan basketball team compiled a losing season. Under the leadership of Head coach Kevin Derrik, the roundballers proceeded to a meascly 5-17 season. The Spartans began their season with an embarrassing home loss to South Amherst. The team hung tough, but ex- perienced this agony of defeat eleven times before salvaging a victory over conference opponent Aurora. With this first win, the cagers went on to win three of their next six games. But this seemed to be a little too late as conference hopes were far out of reach and a 500 season was now impossible. Senior Anthony Mash comments, Too much individualism, con- flict among teammates, and a lack of height, really hurt us. We could have used more organization and teamwork. • High average — Bob Shakelford 16.2 pts game Spartan rebound to win 5 of last 11. Upset Beachwood for second year, 57-54. S-I-N-K, sink it. Concentrahng on the hoop junior- varsity member Robert Skrbis shoots a one-and one. The team shot as many as 100 foul shots during practice. 102 Boys Basketblll

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FAITHFUL FANS Through rain or sleet or snow or hail ... No matter what the condition is, the cheerleaders always seem to have that never-ending spirit. For this year ' s cheerleaders the story was no different. Through the up ups and downs the girls never lost their spunk. Football cheerleaders finally had some- thing to cheer about, as the football team took the E.S.C. Starting off with daily ses- sions during the summer, the cheerleaders practiced long and hard. The girls attend- ed the I.C.F. cheerleading camp and brought home seven various awards. All the girls worked really hard this year and it really paid off well during the season. We all had a fun and memorable time, stated co-captain Ann Rieger. The football cheerleaders were under the direction of their new advisor Diane Santorelli this season. Entering the basketball season the tides turned. Where the football team enjoyed success, the baske tball team suffered de- feat. Nevertheless the cheerleaders never gave up. Once again under the leadership of co-captains Ann Rieger and Chris Santorelli, the girls showed their ap- preciation by giving the team flowers and candy. During Christmas each cheerleader picked a player and became his Secret Santa. Junior Kim Saar comments, The season had its ups and downs but we worked together as a squad. Put the Pressure On. Showin ' their stuff the J.V. squad rushes to the floor during a time out. The girls show off their newly bought Spartans hats. Head Voice — Senior co-captain Chris Santorelli shows her leadership proudly. Chris was co-captain for basketball cheerleaders as well. Cheerleading 101

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1,2,3, Let ' s go. The varsity team shoots off the bench after introductions of the starting five. Pre- game meetings became a regular activity to get the team psyched up. Roll along. Senior Co-captain Bob Shakelford leads the Spartans through the hoop. Shakelford was the team ' s high scorer, averaging almost 17 points per game. trn mH iiMtiiMic, SP- I SPAR. D-E-F-E-N-S-E. Varsity roundballers warm up be- fore the game by doing defensive slides. Defense was over-emphasized by coaches as it won or lost ball games. Form, follow through . . . Ready to shoot a fifteen footer, Ketih Willkomn adds two more points for the Spartans. The J.V. ' s went on to lose the game to Berkshire. Boys Basketball 103