Round Rock High School - Dragon Yearbook (Round Rock, TX)

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Cagers complete season of losses This year the Dragon varsity basketball team suffered a disappointing season record of three wins and thirty losses and a district record of one win and eleven losses. Despite the 100 percent effort given by the whole team and especially captains Wendell Wilmoth and Tim Homer, the Dragons just weren't strong enough to over- come such powerful opponents as Bryan and Temple. Their hard work did result in the defeat of Copperas Cove, Austin Johnston and two very close games against Westwood. At the close of the year, Coach Steve Doering chose Wendell Wilmoth to receive the Most Valuable Player award for his team leadership and excellent ball playing. Coach Doering also chose Tim Whitney and Jesse Paramo to receive the Dragon Heart Award for their inspiration and team spirit. In spite of this year's record, the Dragons will be back fighting twice as hard next year to achieve a winning season. be Steve Felux, senior, tries to out jump his opponent at the beginning of a game. Although height is an impor- tant element in basketball, the ability to jump is just as important. 28 Sports l . .W 'unwe- Q, ,,V, X ,,,,,, 1 if Y Randall Kubiak, senior, makes an attempt to prevent a pass which could lead to possible points for Austin High. Todd Brown, junior, and Sean Curtis, senior, ' 1- af 33, . .lrrrrea www block possible pass receivers. Despite the importance of blocking, the team members were careful to avoid personal fouls. Steve Felux jumps to obtain the rebound while Tim Homer, senior, and Sean Curtis prepare to offer any necessary assistance. Jessie Paramo, senior, waits anx- iously to prevent a score by the offense. In this game against Austin High, the Dragons fought hard, but were defeated 52-71.

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I 4 . . Cliff Lowry, senior, is hugged by a volunteer for his outstanding effort made dur- ing the track and field events at the Special Olympics. This picture shows the true meaning and purpose of the games: Everyone is a winner. Stuart Ragsdale, sophomore, teacher and Coach Geri Lynn and mother Janet Ragsdale cheer on other participating teammates. Spirit is another prominent quality of these athletes. 1, Special Olympics encourages kids Here at RRHS, a unique group of kids took part in the annual Special Olympics. These games were as similar to the real Olympics as possible. The opening and clos- ing ceremonies were a spectacular sight which conveyed the entire theme of the Special Olympics: love, dedication and a desire to better oneself. By watching a competition, it was evident how much time, effort, and care went into the preparation for these games. It took the services of many talented and caring people to help these Olympians reach their per- sonal goals. The motto of the Special Olym- pics is: Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. Brian Cram, senior, and Coach Jo Lynn Jackson discuss optional strategies at a basketball tournament. Before returning to play, Brian searches for a weakness in the opponent's offense. After resuming play, Cliff Lowry and Brian Cram try to prevent the other team from scoring. Due to the uni- queness of these special players, competition is not a game of ferocity, but a chance to meet others. SPECIAL OLYMPICS PARTICIPANTS: CFirst Rowl Patricia Pederzani, Lydia Beltran. fSecond Rowl Coach Geri Lynn, Amber Rogers, Stuart Ragsdale, Gloria DelaRosa, coach Carol Clark. fThird Rowl Susan Anderson, Jon Dean, Rodney Wolf, Lisa Wickham.

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' wx , X x F V X .:., If gl, , Z., ' e Xf-:- f 'aw-1--S 1 Curtis, senior, makes a last minute desperate attempt while playing against Austin High. Austin was one of Round Rock's toughest opponents. as 4 za: ' llsl s. VARSITY BASKETBALL: Girst Row, Chris Hip- pensteel, Jessie Paramo, Todd Morrow, Wendall Wilmoth, Salvador Rodriguez, Tim Whitney, Tom Rowell, Craig Collinsworth lsecond Bowl Coach Mike Atchley. Steve Doering, Randall Kubiak, Todd Brown, Steve Felux, Sean Curtis, Archie Holmes, Tim Homer, Coach Sean Curtis, senior, attempts to make a shot while Austin defenders try to block. Steve Felux, senior, and Jessie Paramo, senior, move In to await the rebound. Wendell Wilmoth dribbles the ball down court as he searches for an open teammate to pass the ball to dur- ing one of the Dragons' home games. Sports 29