Robinsdale Armstrong High School - Gyre Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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tl Girls Junior Varsity Tennis: Row one: Nicole Homzik, Jennifer Ryan, Jennifer Francis, Yen Kim Nystrom, Lisa Paterson, Linda Tan. Row two: Danielle Sadler, Angie Hanka, Melissa Pearson, Margaret Squier, Kara Waataja, Allison Sabin, Tanya Dashevsky, Row three: Coach Lori Berke, Molly Sandberg, Jessica Jensen, Cynthia Carlson, Cathy Verhage, Karin Bierbaum, Lisa Erickson, Becky Noyes. Not Pictured: Lori Shamblott, Amy Maybaum, Shelley Reves, Hiede Rynders RaDue hits a baseline shot Freshman Tennis Team: Row one: Sara Myer, Brenda Hartman, Arzu Gokcen, Melanie Bury, Debbie Rubin, Catherine Aker, Coach Andy Smith Row two: Leigh Shapansky, Ana Benson, Erin Sermeus, Maria Mednikov, Polly Eksrom, Angie Hughes.Not Pictured Jenny Parks. Two-handed backhands work every- time. G I R L S T E N N I S L o v e, L o v e T e n n • 1 s

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Above And Beyond The 1988 Armstrong Girls Tennis teams had an outstanding season, resulting from excellent perfor- mances from the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen teams. The varsity concluded the season with 4 wins and 3 loses. Coach Tom Friedericks was a tremendous help in mak- ing the season successful. Krista Martens led the team, sharing the first singles spot thus giving the team a strong lead. Kris Rainey and co-captain Lara Shapansky were outstanding at first doubles position. The doubles team of Jenny Kluver and Kelly McEnany also contributed to the teams success by accomplishing an unde- feated season. Alternately filling doubles spots were Amy Radue and Alisa Gold- berg, Leslie Levine and Nancy Gallas, and the infamous twins, Jenny and Julie Ny- berg. The team ' s youngest was sophomore Ellie Covin who showed much promise for the upcoming seasons. The Junior Varsity team experienced another winning season due to the great coaching of Laurie Gan- drud. Throughout the season, the first sin- gles spot was held by Jenny Ryan, who showed deication and leadership. Senior Margaret Squier was a significant player for the team. With her strong determination she has played some of the longest matches in Armstrong history. Shelly Reeves and Jessica Jensen were the key players for the third singles spot. Holding doubles posi- tions were Yen Nystrom and Jenny Fran- cis. 1988 was the first year for Armstrong to have a freshmen team, who will be a hard act to follow. Led by Leigh Shapansky at first singles, the team experienced a great season, with great coaching from Andy Smith.All three teams experienced an ex- cellent season, while enjoying friendship, car washes, pizza parties, and a great ban- quet that ended the year on a happy note. Girls Varsity Tennis: Row one: Ellie Covin, Ann Katzmarek, Nancy Gallas, Elizabeth Nida, Leslie Levine, Amy Radue, Lara Shapansky Row two:Coach Tom Fredricks, Jenny Nyberg, Kelly McEnany, Julie Nyberg, Jennifer Kluver, Kristine Rainey, Alisa Golberg, Krista Martens.

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ABOVE AND BEYOND The 1988-89 Armstrong Cooper men ' s gymnastics team came on strong throughout the course of the season with drastic improvements. The compulsory team ended with a 5-1 season and took fifth place at the state meet. The optional team, with a 3-3 season, placed fifth place at the state meet, which is six places better than the previous year. Although both teams lost six senior gymnasts, the coaches, Evan Elkin, Shally Fahy, and Tom Truemen, continued to be optimistic about the team ' s future success. The 1989-90 team will be led by promising juniors, Dan Cedarberg, Mike Lentz, Eric Buecler, Alex Hanson, Owen Evans, and freshman Nathan Anderson. Dan placed third and Mike placed seventh on the floor and vault routines. These gymnasts will guarantee a victorious year, all the way to the state meet. Rich Ekstrom painfully holds his position Look at how strong Jason Yoder is. Names Row one: Troy Decker, Dustin Droen, Tony Walters, Chad Re- sie, Jason Yoder, Dan Manders Row two: Quang Nystrom, Harlan Schwartz, Rob Wil- helm, Rich Eckstrom, Joel Hempel, Alex Hanson, Adam Johnson, Tony Roberts, Fer- nando Anava. Row three: Coach Shelly Fohy, Coach Evan Eklin, Liz Molvenstadt, Troy Small, Tim Sievers, Derek Thompson, Captain Greg Sipe, Owen Evans, Joe Munn, Gary Scofield, Tom Trueman, Brid- get Moher On the bar: Mike Lentz, Eric Buechler, Nathan Anderson. $5p 130