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

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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

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an SHS CROSS COUN TR Y A Team on the Move Running has become a favorite form of exercise for many Americans. Smyrna High students are no exception. The Smyrna High cross-country team demonstrates how hard work and practice and running really pay off Being a member of the team in vol ves many hours of running and exercising aker school and on the week-end. The Smyrna High team gets stronger each year with more S.H.S. students placing in the meets. At the Columbia Academy track meet, both Richard Southerland and Shane Blythe placed second. Tammy Brackney placed in the top ten at the Gallatin Invitational and won a second place ribbon. S.H.S. Cross Country Team. Standing: Reece Anderson, Mack Short, Uley Martin, Richie Bicknell, Coach Larry Bucy. Kneeling: Thane Myers, Shane Blythe, Tammy Brackney, Roger Brady. Coach. Larry Bucy. Stretching for Success. Prior to every meet the runners must exercise in order to prepare their bodies lor the strenuous run, One ofthese exercises is the simple stretch. Thane Myers demonstrates the way each team member prtpares lor the meet. Q, Cross Country