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

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'Bogeyman' haunts Hampered by bad weather and inexperience, the Cougar golf team performed in the middle during the '78 season. The team, under the direction of Dean Kindlesparger, played about average golf in every tournament. The weather did not help the young golfers. Playing against the elements as well as opponents be- came very difficult. The linksters faced strong winds at Arkansas City and Newton. However, they still finished in the midst of the competi- tion. Youth was another problem, but inexperience can be overcome. Many hours were spent perfecting swings and lowering scores. The young golf team practice began to pay dividends late in the season as sophomores Curtis Carpenter and Jay Johnson earned medalist honors in the Salina Invi- tational and the CKL meet, respec- tively. One highlight of the season was the Salina Invitational. The Invita- tional was the only meet in which the golfers finished above average. They finished eighth out of twenty teams. The team finished third in the CKL league and fifth at the Re- gional tourney. Strong league potential becomes a reality with four lettermen return- ing. All have experienced varsity competition and they will be around for the next two years. .:?. is A-, , draw Ja' 5

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ff l l 1-M nv! L ., ,s..'W'fw, , . K . Uui1Q 1u 1. The long drive was senior Dave Rich- wine's trademark. 2. Sophomore Jay John- son shot a 76 at the CKL meet to earn medalist honors. 3. Playing on the four-man squad helped Duane Doucette earn his sec- ond letter. 4. Rod Feil provided the leader- ship that is essential on any golf team. 5. Curtis Carpenter was recognized as the most improved golfer. 6. Members of the golf team were ffront rowj Mike May, Tony Wissing, Curtis Carpenter, Jay Johnson, Jim Kennedy, fback rowj Kyle Crawford, Steve Embry, Duane Doucette, Dave Rich- wine, Rod Feil and Jim Hutchison.