Smyrna High School - Gold Dust Yearbook (Smyrna, TN)

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BULLDOG TENNIS Acin g the Competition The girls' tennis team, having Hnished second in the district last year, is continuing to rebuild and develop their skills. Kathy Ralston, the team 's num ber one player, is one ofthe best players in the district and is ranked sbrth in Nashville and sixteenth in the state. Close behind her in skills and strength is team member and senior Sandi johns. These two girls will be ably assisted by several new Ezces in the starting line up - Lisa Spann, Kathleen McCoin, jama Whitehead, and Katie Bannister. Their coach, Miss LeDoux, states that she enjoys working with these girls. She believes that they will represent Smyrna well and will have a very rewarding season. That Powerful Serve. Kathy Ralston puts all she 's got into the serve that aces a member of the opposing team for the Bulldog victory. Tennis Team Mem- bers. Kneeling: jenni- fer Ofhucer, Kim Paul, Kathleen McCoin, Kathy Ralston. Standing: Coach jeanne LeDoux, Kerrie McKin- ney, Lisa Spann, Sandi johns, jama Whitehead. Waiting for the Slam. Sandi johns prepares to slam a lob back across the net to baffle her op- ponent in a match against Webb. - Photo by jim Davis Coach.j'eanne LeDoux. . 1, Tennis

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'J Strokes for Success Tennis is a spring sportg therefore, the Gold Dust staff can only make projections about the 1984 season, based upon information given to them during the Hall. The boys' tennis team is composed of three seniors, live juniors, and three sophomores. Presently there are four boys trying for the team 's number one positiong however, all of the first sbt positions should be exceptionally strong this year. Their skills ha ve been further developed by private tennis lessons and con- tinued playing during the summer months. Under the direction of their coach Mrs. Clem- ens, the boys anticipate a good season. A Key Serve. Serving is one of the most important aspects ofthe game.jeffKey is shown here as he warms up prior to an important match. Kidd's Backhand. The backhand is a dilficult stroke c W -Hifi? ff5lQ.59 fr W - - . t 1 -,gf 'f 2,5 Awww... . . .. C. 55 . ,:iERLf.,f m fs J r ww -lofi? wifi. A J 1 - V' opponents shot. Coach. judy Clemens ru-ugs....,., that requires skill and coordination. Glenn Kidd demon- strates the strength of his baclchand as he returns his Smyrna High Boys' Tennis Team. Standing: Mrs. Clemens, Doug Loux, Paul Forsrrlwe, Ricky Allen. Marlcjones, jeff Key, Hunter Nash. Kneeling: Danny Wkatson, jim LeeMaster, Parrish Brown, Glenn Kidd, Billy Norton. O