Salina South High School - Preener Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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With the graduation of senior gymnasts Terry Neustrom and Stan Vallis, the Cougar gymnastic team witnessed the passing of an era. Neustrom and Vallis were the only two returners from the Cougars ori- ginal state championship team of two years ago. These two were relied upon heavily for point production as well as spirit and leadership. Youth, combined with some ques- tionable judging of Terry Neustrom's state routine kept the Cougars from winning their third consecutive state title. Even though they failed to win, the team did well placing fourth among all 4A schools. G mnastics ln his first year as head coach Jim Green took a young team with a few Seniors and made them into state contenders. Stan Vallis and Terry Neustrom placed highly again in the state tournament. Stan won his third consecutive title on the parallel bars and Terry finished third in the floor exercise. Along with these finishers the team took almost a full compli- ment to state by sweeping regionals. By growing accustomed to coach Green's coaching methods and gain- ing a year of experience, the 1976 team hopes to improve on their fourth place finish. gymnastics

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1353 7 g, V 'Q' fi . 1 -1 wr... ' 7 , ' ini . .1 sil l' 'A ,Q ' V 3 X Freshmen Not only did the freshmen compile their best record, they set a record for wins on the freshmen level. By going 8-2 on the year, the team by-passed the 6-4 record of the 72 team. The team was led in the backcourt by guards Jim Ginther and Tim Cline, who averaged 12.8 and 10.6 points per game. Jeff Heline was the second leading scorer at 11.25 points per game. The front line was manned by Bob Tyler, Jeff Heline, and Kevin Reich- muth. These three provided the strength on the boards which is es- sential to a winning team. Bench power was provided by Greg Rogan Jeff Kroneberger, and Rick Olson. Next year these freshmen will be called upon to fill key positions. main!!!-qunummmm-Q 'Kl 'W 1. Bob Tyler goes high for two in the overtime win against Manhattan. 2. Jim Ginther gets a shot off against a Manhattan opponent. 3. Tim Cline scores a breakaway basket. 4. Members of the freshman team for 1974-75 are: FRONT ROW: Bill Wiesing, Kevin Reichmuth, Darren Lockhart, Tim Cline, Pat Hull, Jim Ginther, David Bums. 2nd ROW: Russell Lanier, Steve Thompson, Jeff Kroneberger, Greg Rogan, Dave D'A1bini, Jeff Heline, Bob Tyler, Loren Pack, Rick Olson, Rod Feil. basketball

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as sg 1 , tx 3. Q . ' 1 5 f f gig... ,fy E ' 1. Michele Seigman concentrates at the be- ginning of a routine. 2. Terry Neustrom lands after a flip in his floor routine. 3. Stan Vallis repeated as state champ on the parallel bars. 4. Von Krehbiel picked up valuable experience this year. 5. Coach Jim Green prepared his gymnasts well for all meets. Here he and Rob Exline wait for Rob's turn to compete. 6. The 1975 gymnastic team members are: IST ROW, Michele Seigman, Greg Peterson, Jerry Broils, Terry Dugan, Mark Walter, Murray Gorman, Doug Winchell, John Simpson, 2ND RU Wg Neal Lockwood, Von Krehbiel, Randy Mad- dox, Stan Vallis, Rob Exline, Terry Neustrom, Jeff Winchell, Dave Emrich, Coach Jim Green. 7. Neal Lockwood executes on the side-horse. gymnastics