Safford High School - Ocotillo Yearbook (Safford, AZ)

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It's Catfish Hunter! Johnny Bier- haus, a junior, puts his whole body into what he hopes will be a strike Baby Bunting. Flint Jernigan perfects an old baseball tricky bunting. l op row. Danny Claridge, Jim Plasencio, Ray Beiarano Fred Sanchez Johnny lerhaus Bottom row Chuck Navarrete Chris Garcia Richard Tellez Eddie ominguez Junior Medina Wallace and Ladmo No it s Coach DeRidder and Coach Player taking time out of an exhausting practice to 87 ' A : ' 'yy ' y - pose for the camera.

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Another Season. . . lnto the Swing of Things X - X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Much concentration was spent on pitching this season. Chuck Navarrete. Early morning and late evening practices were the key to a successful season. Much emphasis was put on the pitching, which was one of this years major downfalls. Six returning lettermen gave promise for a good season. With basketball running into the baseball sea- son the team got a late start. Having one week to practice before the first game the boys gave it their all to bring the team together. As Coach DeRidder stated, I can't get them off of the field! DeRidder also went on to say that his major goal was to improve the pitching, field- ing, and to bring the younger players along at the plate. When asked about a chance at State he replied l think we have a good chance at making an appearance at State as long as we get a good start. Get up get off your feet' Chuck Na varrete a senior gets up in the air to make a successful catch me Top row Coach Player Tommy Bencomo Robert Mulleneaux Van Mortense Tony Kuciver Mike Donnelly Greg Hart Tim Quintero Steve Loya Middle ro Lance Scarborough Doug Newell Mike Sanchez Chris Davis Mike Ernie Garc Scott Ornales Darren Newell Pete Burrell Front row Brad Hemphill Mi Dorrell Teddy Lucero S ww. K K K F 5 1 3 it S . - I , 1 Y v ' - - . . . A I , 1 1 i ' , , , , . . I , , 1 1 . I 1 , 1 , .

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fn Back row: Tania Le Pye, Helen Hom, Q ee' Jill Johnson, Sandra Howell, Debbie Howell. Front row: Vicky Polanco, An- gie Foley, Mariella Giunta. , ff if , 15 I Q' ff Ur I f , 1 Well . . . I'm waiting. Rusty Van Leu- 'Vf' f ,.A, ,,,V 5 ven prepares to return the ball. V wma Ma ii, y, ,,, ff gf f ' ,..-Q. i j .ref M r ' ,I 'Q Z 5555 N 2 wwf gi? ,V ti E an Tennis-What a Racket! I Our team enjoys a feeling of unity not often found in individual sports. L JESS? x x Anticipation! Excitement! . . . I stood waiting for my name to be announced over the P,A. system as the long awaited match was about to begin. My spirit of optimism began to wilt and then My name! Briskly and with a confidence I didn't feel, I marched out onto the court to meet my well - known opponent. I know I can win! I said to myself. As I ner- vously approached my opponent, I fixed my determined gaze on her eyes Did I see another Chris Everett-Lloyd? No - I saw an- other girl just as nervous but determined asl- ready to win! The intensity increased as the first set be- gan. l will win! Already I could see it was going to be tough. The first set was close. We both did well and tried our best but she came out on top. The second set wasn't as difficult. Both of us had begun to settle down The familiar ring of tennis ball against racket caused us to forget our previous anxieties Iwon 40 love The look of defeat in her deep green eyes was intense and I knew that in this last set she was going to give it her all Halfway through the last set I realized I was trailing Ive got to pull ahead I thought For me and my school I will win My serve this was it In the next five min utes I gave my best effort and the thrill of victory was mine X ,. . X . , ' x r .. V - I X . Xt ' , ' I . I X ' I ' - . x ' ' . x