San Marcos High School - Talisman Yearbook (San Marcos, CA)

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Waves of Endurance by Kerry Lupro Although they were still a young team, they had a lot of spirit and a lot of drive, despite the diminished turnout. According to team members, competitive swimming is not an easy sport, contrary to popular belief. lt is both physically and mentally demanding. Two year varsity veteran Angie Eggers agreed. lt takes stamina - you have to push yourself! To be a good swimmer you must keep up a good pace and exercise a great deal of self-discipline. This year the 1987 girls' swim team was blessed with returning swimmers like Jen- nifer Monreal and Rachel Newport, and will power and strength up. 100 Girls' Swimming ,,,,, , -M i ,K mf 0321- W. .v aw W any .u if M w7..:mvfa1:f f' - 4, 4, I ,ge

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X--, in . ... A fa. 6 JI ti A 'TS xr . 2 f ' A i , X ,fbi Q fgligr y ,C 3 . P' I . ..A , Female Knights in the Making by Kerry Lupro T he junior varsity basketball team had a strenous year. They only had a few losses. The majority of their games, they defeated the other team. Coach Leonard Gann said, The girls are so concentrated on winning, they play their absolute best! One team member commented, We all work together and play hard and aggressive. Amy Price had many successful free throws and rebounds. With so many dedicated players it's no wonder the Knights came out on top. The JV team in- creased their record 7-1 with a 37 to 29 point win against Escondido. Alyssa Thomas remarked, Escondido was tough but we were better! The team kept striving to rank first in the county. The team consists of excep- tional players like most supportive player, Michelle Jones. Coach Gann said, She is so devoted to playing her best in all the games. by Nanci Davis Michelle Jones has been playing basketball for five years. Her position is right wing. Coach Leonard Gann said, She's fast and knows exactly what to do. Michelle has a 3.92 GPA and plans to get a degree in business administration and would like to go to Stanford Universi- ty. Michelle not only did well in basketball but also played on varsity volleyball and the swim team. 1. Danetie Norrid smacks her Patriot opponent. She also played field hockey this year. 2. The JV Basketball Team, 1st Flow: Coach Leonard Gann. 2nd Row: Pam Tway, Tina Sanitate, Andrea VanSchmus, Shannon Frits, Lea Stegmans. 3rd Flow: Shannel Cranney, Alisa Thomas, Michelle Jones, Amy Price, Danette Norrid, Niki Hoover, Laurie Wood, Melissa Aretakis. Junior Varsity Girls' Basketball 99

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xXx its X ,. ,,' yi mtl YNXXX' GV! . ' 3 1fm-3 I W if . 337 rm iz, , :af .itiigff 115- , g 'fir . 'Y ' W is-' - ., by Angie Eggers 'd like to go to SDSU and major in business, says senior Jennifer Bransford about her future. Jennifer maintains a 3.0 grade point average and has been swimming for two years, both years being on SMHS varsity team. How does she feel about Coach Ruthe Brown? She's a good coach and a nice lady. 1. Jennifer Bransford gasps for air. She was the MVP this year. 2. Jenny Smith demonstrates her free style stroke. This is Jenny's second year swim- ming. 3. Coach Brown directs her swimmers. The coaches usually stay away from the water. 4. Kim Glaser relaxes after her kick board excercises. Kim swam varsity this year. 1. The 1987 Girls' Swim Team: Jennifer Bartlett, Rachel Newport, Jennifer Monreal, Jennifer Ryan, Helen Ward, Jennifer Wilson, Kim Glaser, Pat Barnes, Stephanie Souza, Candy Huffman, Julie Betmarzeck, Melissa Clind, Alex Guimil, Dawn Arney, Michelle Nicosia, Angie Eggers, Erica Rick, Shannon O'Brien, Sharon lsher- wood, Pam Winters, Sandra Fields, Janet lsher- wood, Kerry Lupro, Jennifer Farnan, Michelle Mc- Clintock, Coach Brown, Jenny Smith, Tina Graul, Tia Gruff, Jennifer Bransford, Diane Meum. 2. Kim Glaser takes in a mouthful. The average swimmer swallows a gallon of water per practice. 4. Jennifer Bransford practices the butterfly. Jenny was one who came in first place several times in her two years on the team. Girls' Swimming 101