St Joseph Notre Dame High School - Reflections Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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Determined and dedicated A whistle sounded and all eyes became fixed upon a ball whizzing through the air. It flew over the net where it was passed, set and hit with as much determination as the teams’ hope to win the games that afternoon. The teams, the 1986 Pilot volleyball var- sity and JV squads, proved to be hard- working units that valued the importance of teamwork and dedication. “Everybody was nice, so we got along and cooperated with each other,” said Senior Shundra Phillips. Daily practices and a determined coach helped with the players’ improvement. Alumna Coach Mary Kinney Sims encour- aged the girls and pulled them together. She remarked, “They improved IIO per- cent. They not only showed me, but also themselves, that they could push their tal- ents to the limit.” Coach Sims stressed concentration and communication. Soph Michelle Ybarra ex- plained, “I thought about where the ball was going and my position on the court. | thought about being aggressive and work- ing together with my team as a collective unit.” Varsity team: (back row) Coach Mary Sims, Belinda Branson, Paula Marcheschi, Quaker Winget, Terina Smith, Sylvia Szabo; (front row) Dana Hudson, Alison Kinney, Shundra Phillips, Sheila Eugenio and Asst. Coach Omar Vaughn. Hard at work, Sophomore Alison Kinney sets the ball for a powerful spike by a teammate. Volleyball AD Sports

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Happy harriers in action: fun Breathlessly running on beaches, moun- tain trails and city sidewalks, the cross country teams persistently practiced day after day. The teams, two varsity and one junior varsity, mostly set their goals on finishing and having a great time. While hard at work at practices and meets, Mimi Moultrie, Junior, kept herself going by singing a song to herself while running. Junior John Dames said, “| didn’t really think about anything; | just followed the guy in front of me and tried to pass him!” Soph Victor Avilla set goals for himself at the beginning of each race. “I tried to concentrate on getting physically and mentally prepared each time,” he said. Why does a sport that takes so much work and energy draw so many enthusias- tic, dedicated students? “The thing that on the run stimulates me to run is when | think that I’m out there representing the school and myself. Then | can go faster and do my best,” said Antonio Galindo, Sophomore. Senior Linda Ouittman voiced the opin- ion of many team members: “It’s all the people on the team and our coach, Mr. Coakley, who make it all fun!” Junior Ruben Briones moves out in front of the other runners and puts the Pilots in the lead. Full of confidence, Sophomore David Robillard makes his move to pass the other harriers. Sophomore Joan Quittman, Junior Mary Rozowski and Senior Angie Fong back up each other to endure the long run. Women’s cross-country team: (front row) Coach Jack Coakley, Susan Henrickson, Holly Harmon, An- gie Fong, Brenda Cavanaugh; (top row) Mary Ro- zowski, Joan Quittman, Linda Quitt man and Mimi Moultrie. Cross-Country Sports

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Junior varsity team: (back row) Coach Mary Sims, Monica Murchison, Michelle Ybarra, Janine Cabral, Asst. Coach Omar Vaughn; (front row) Arlene Ro- bles, Dulce Zamora, Kali Jones and Tina Lozano. “Up, up, and away!” exclaims Sophomore Terina Smith as she determinedly jumps in front of the net to block. Volleyball Sports AS