Rock Island High School - Watchtower Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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SCOREBOARD: R 1 80 Burlington 91 R 1 113 UTHS 53 R 1 75 Davenport West 97 R 1 37 Central 46 R 1 99 Assumption 71 R 1 55 Moline 115 R 1 66 Peoria 106 R 1 66 Peoria Richwoods 105 R 1 64 Macomb 104 R 1 51 Freeport 119 Macomb lnvitalional-3rd Rock Island lnvitational-6th Grayhound lnvitational-8th Freeport lnvitational-8th Western Big 6 Conference-2nd District oE;o“oS;605050 5o5o5oxc, Girls Swimming Rock Island Swimming Coaches are: R. Gilli¬ land, L. Schoonover, and Fred Friedrichsen. Swim members stretch out before a meet. “Our girls were a dedicated team despite problems which would have caused girls of less quality to quit and go out for another sport. It was a real show of total committment to the team and the sport. We gave away valuable points to the other teams because we didn ' t have a large enough squad, and sickness and in¬ juries plagued us all year. What does the future hold? Coach Fredriechsen says, It ' ll be hard to replace Debbie Reynolds in diving. I look forward to a great year and a larger squad next year.

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The 1979 Cross Country squad enjoyed a successful season, winning the Dis¬ trict title, placing second at the Sec¬ tional meet, and representing the school for the second consecutive year at the State meet. The Varsity won its second straight Western Big Six title, while the Frosh-Sophs earned their 4th consecutive conference title. The Var¬ sity ' s 8-0 dual meet record was the first undefeated season in over 10 years. ROW ONE: T. Taylor, B Smith, B Smith B. Cus tafson, B. Gottwalt, T Long ROW TWO S. Rob¬ ertson, D. Newberry, T Taylor, E. Nunn, T Brown, J. Birrell, and Coach John Coolidge. Coach Coolidge takes time to give his men a few words of wisdom. A satisfied smile from the coach keeps his team running hard. Senior Bob Smith strives for another victory. The long run Scoreboard Dual Meets: 8 Wins 0 Losses Rock Island 23 J.T.H.S. 36 Rock Island 15 Bettendorf 50 Rock Island 20 Geneseo 38 Rock Island 27 U.T.H.S. 28 Rock Island 15 Galesburg 48 Rock Island 19 Alleman 43 Rock Island 15 Kewanee 50 Rock Island 23 Moline 32 Invitationals Monmouth 1st out of 9 teams Dekalf 2nd out of 15 teams Geneseo 1st out of 17 teams Dixon 2nd out of 19 teams Crete-Monee 15th out of 64 teams Boy ' s Cross Country 2

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Splish, splash! The girls swim team members are Row 1: L. Krakovec, D. Rob¬ inson, J. Gilliam, J. Hynd, D. Reynolds, L. Siegert„M. Pauwels, L. Hegg, C. jacks. Row 2: F. Frie- drichsen, L. Schoonover, J. Kitt- leson, K. Brandmeyer, R. Robin¬ son, S. Denney, L. Bowker, T. Niemann, W. Kolinchinsky, R. Gilliland. Two varsity swimmers discuss some strategy. Senior Diver Debbie Reynolds shows off some of the talent that made her 25th in state. Girls Swimming