Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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Softball — First Row — Amy Thorne, Becky Duke, Grimes, Sharon Fitzgerald, Karen Fitzgerald, Heather ‘Chelle Robertson, Stephanie Tomlin, Kim Burch, Brenda Thompson, Missy Hartless, Nancy Coffey, Delores Lilly, ‘Garrison, Christy Johnson. Second Row — Coach Pat Patricia Kessinger, Cindy Smedley. SOFTBALL 3 Riverheads 13 Riverheads 12 Parry McCluer 14 New Castle 8 Glenvar 10 James River Bath County Stuarts Draft Covington Parry McCluer Covington New Castle Glenvar dames River Stuarts Draft Bath County anal ail Ber ls she safe? The ball arrives in Sharon Fitzgerald’s Safely across home plate, Kim Burch scores arunfor Digging into her stance, Sharon jlove just as the runner arrives on base. Rockbridge. Fitzgerald waits for the softball to be thrown. Softball 39

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From Vaults to Slides When the still chilly March wind blew across the RHS practice fields, it found the track and softball teams already preparing for their seasons. The softball team, in its sophomore year, was looking to improve its 8-8 record of last year. With only six members returning, it seemed it would be a difficult job. However, as the season progressed, the team pulled together and, after the last game was played, found it had achieved a 10-6 record. One of the most memorable moments for the players was the game against Bath County. They battled through 11 innings and, in the end, came away with a well- earned win. While the softball team was hitting singles and earn- ing runs, the track teams were busy pole-vaulting and leaping hurdles. Though the teams were small with few returning lettermen, each team gave it their best shot in every aspect of the sport. Whether it was standing in the shotput ring for a few seconds or taking several minutes to run the 800M, no one gave up. Many in- dividuals had outstanding seasons, such as Ken Noblin, Samantha Boyer, and Linda Kirtley. This season proved to be a learning experience for the members in prepara- tion for next year. Boys’ Track — First Row — Jason Cline, Todd Layman, Mark Bowen, Andy Smiley, Jeremy Harwley, Jason Rothrock, Lee Moore, Mark Orebaugh. Second Row — Jonathan Clark, Blake Ogle, Brian Richie, Glen Floyd, Ron- nie Littek, T. Kessinger, Scott Fleshman, Timmy May. Third Row — Scott Harlow, Russell Clark, Denny May, Scott Mason, Robert Chenoweth, Scott Ware, Mark Chittum, Ken Noblin, Coach Talbot. Girls’ Track — First Row — Jennifer Gibbs, Cathy Cochran, Tracy Sor- rells, Stephanie Sensabaugh, Teresa Cole, Scarlett Edwards. Second Row — Yvonne Burnette, Amy Straub, Leesa Burns, Tami Polakiewicz, April Powell, Penni Thorne, Samantha Boyer. 38 Track Putting forth great effort, Ken Noblin vaults over the pole. Giving it her all, Jenne Thomas carries the baton in a relay race.

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Lene BALL With the start of spring come flowers, green grass and the start of baseball season. Both the JV and the Varsity baseball teams eagerly awaited the first game of the season to test their new skills. Some members of the JV team thought the season was somewhat of a disappointment with only three wins and seven losses. However, as the season progressed, the team found itself sharing a new sense of comradeship. Though it was not a winning season, the Little Rebels gained memories of fun and friendship as they learned new skills for next year. The Varsity team faced a tough schedule this year. Many of the district opponents had ex- cellent teams. The RHS team had lost five starting players from last year, leaving rookies to take their place. However, after an opening loss to Stuarts Draft, the team recorded four straight wins. Despite the many injuries sus- tained during the season, the Rebels fought their way to a third place finish in the district, earning them a spot in the playoffs. Unfortunately, they lost to Bath County in the semi-finals. The team had a fine season and garnered many remember- ances along the way, such as wins against Bath County and Stuarts Draft, Tom Teague’s no hitters and the spitball fights. All and all, though the season had its disappointments, the two teams still took away memories of the time they played ball. Eye on ball and bat in hand, Darren Whitesell concentrates on getting a hit. 40 J.V. Baseball Like two miniature figures, Grant Clark and Todd Snider wait for the ball to go their way. ey 2 em mths, te 4 J.V. Baseball — First Row — Jon Hostetter, Blake Hockman, Todd Snider, Alex Groot, Denny Perry, Richie Shull, Chad Wheeler. Second J.V. BASEBALL 10 Covington 8 Covington 11 Bath County 9 Lexington 9 Parry McCluer 5 Parry McCluer 12. Parry McCluer 1 Natural Bridge 5 Lexington Bath County Row — Greg Fleshman, Darr Whitesell, Reagan, Chi Grant Clark. Steve Sorrells, Re p Arehart, Greg Brow