South Albany High School - Sapere Aude Yearbook (Albany, OR)

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Volleyball: Netters Keep Enthusiasm Although we had a losing season, that doesn't mean that we didn't accomplish anything. With the exception of the re- turning seniors, we had to start from scratch, says Coach Kolen. The team held their annual awards banquet Thursday, Nov. 3. Award winners included Laurie Rodgers, Wendy Baaske, outstanding players; Martha Kroessin, Mari Horvath, most inspirational; and Becky Ries, most improved. The year was summed up by Senior Laurie Rodgers, We all put out our best effort, but luck wasn't on our side. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL SA 0-12 Sprague 15-15 S-10 W. Albany 15-15 7-15-5 N. Salem 15-10-15 0-2 S. Salem 15-15 3-8 McNary 15-15 6-2 Crescent Valley 15-15 9-1 Thurston 15-15 14-5 Lebanon 16-15 3-0 Corvallis 15-15 2-1 Sprague 15-15 3-11 W. Albany 15-15 1-3 N. Salem 15-15 13-7 S. Salem 15-15 6-13 McNary 15-15 9-9 Lebanon 15-15 7-9 Crescent Valley 15-15 12-0 Corvallis Season Record 0 wins-13 losses 15-15 It was a long-winless season, but the experience, improvement, and enjoyment for all us was most rewarding and satisfying. —Karen Kolen THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE: Senior Wendy Baaske bumps the ball up. Senior Becky Ries saves the ball from going out. Freshman Martha Kroessin sets the ball. TEAM PICTURE: FRONT ROW: Manager P. True, M. Kroessin, M. Horvath, P. Jordan, Coach K. Kolen. BACK ROW: C. Johnson, L. Robertson, L. Rodgers, W. Baaske, G. Winden, M. Stadler. Senior Laurie Rodgers goes for the block. 24-VOLLEYBALL

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 Yes, I enjoyed coaching; there is a special relationship that developes between a coach and athletes that I really appreciated. -Coach Lovlien Girl’s Gymnastics Injuries Disappoint Team We faced many injuries and could not afford them as we started with a small team , commented Coach Lovlien. Nearly all of the girls received some type of injury throughout the season. The outlook is good for next fall as the girl's team will be larger and this year's team will have more experience. The winner of Most Outstanding Gymnast went to Torri Moore, and Most Improved Girls Gymnast was won by Sandy Proffitt. Both girls will be returning next fall. GYMNASTICS TEAM: FRONT ROW: Sandy Larson, Karri Luther, Denise Mackie, Coach Lovlien. BACK ROW: Sandv Proffitt Torri Moore, Ruth Anderson, Debbie Wolter. ’ GYMNASTICS-23

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 The major problem seemed to be mental atti- tude rather than skill, says Coach Birch. The team had an annual awards banquet on Nov. 3. The winners of the awards were Jan Mendenhall, Julie Ricks, outstanding players; Mary Hull, most inspira- tional; and Nancy Krabill, most improved. Sophomore Mary Hull summarized the season, Considering it was the first time for most of us to have played power volley- ball, we learned a lot and had a successful season despite the win-loss rec- ord. JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL SA 15-11 Sprague 17-15 15-15 W. Albany 9- 5 15-15 N. Salem 10- 8 15- 7- 9 S. Salem 4-15-15 6-15- 6 Me Nary 15- 7-15 15-15 Thurston 5- 7 9-15- 5 Crescent Valley 15-12-15 6- 2 Sprague 15-15 10-15-15 W. Albany 15- 0- 5 9-13 N. Salem 15-15 3-10 S. Salem 15-15 15-15 McNary 10-11 7- 2 Crescent Valley 15-15 Season Record 5 wins-8 losses I HIS rAGt CLOCKWISE: Soph. Mary Hull gets ready for the spike Soph. Jan Schmidt spikes the ball. Soph. Jan Mendenhall bumps the ball while Soph. Rhonda Carpenter looks on. TEAM PICTURE: FRONT ROW: J. Mendenhall, J. Frederickson, Managers. Stanle SECOND ROW: R. Carpenter, M. Hull, J. Ricks, J. Keuter, D. Reynolds, Coach M. Birch. BACK ROW: B. Rhodes, N. Krabill, I Cato, J. Cato, T. Miller, J. Schmidt. This season was the most successful in the J.V. 's history. If the win-loss record doesn't show it at least the num- ber that turned out did. We went from no skills to good skills, so this year was a learning year for us all. I'm iooking for great things from these girls next year. —Maggie Birch VOLLEYBALL-25