St Monica High School - Compass Yearbook (Santa Monica, CA)

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If you were ever around after school, you may have noticed a group of girls with sweat-sodden clothes and bruised limbs, emerging from the gym to grab a quick drink of water. These women were members of the varsity volleyball team, and this year they activated the statistics by placing third in the Sunburst League, and then traveling to the C.I.F playoffs to face their opponent, South Pasadena High. Captain Betsy Gibbons stated, “At times we had to settle for the satisfaction of know- ing we played with 100% effort, instead of experiencing a victory, but the fact that our hard work resulted in competing in C.I.F was very rewarding. If guaranteed the same team. I would do it all again.” At the end of the season, the following players were awarded for their skills: Co- captain Jackie Bomberger received “Most Inspirational”; Grainne Clarke, Most im- proved ; Betsy Gibbons. “Most Valuable ’ Jackie Bomberger and Betsy Gibbons were also recognized by the Sunburst League by being named first team all-league members, and Mia Abdullah made all-league second team. It is not fair, however, to limit recogni- tion to individuals because the success of the entire season was a result of each mem- ber’s efforts and of superb coaching. (1) Serving in a game against St Bernard's is Jackie Bomberger (2) Saving the game with an amazing spike is Mia Abdullah (3) Jackie Bomberger preventing a spike (4) In action is star volleyball player Betsy Gib- bons (5) Betsy Gibbons, volleyball's senior super-star (6) Looking tense as she serves the ball is Mary Her- nandez (7) Ready to volley the ball is Michele Hoffman (8) Our favorite volleyball coach Margie Macias (9) Our C.l F bound team (back) Coach Margie Macias. Mich- ele Hoffman. Grainne Clarke. Jackie Burton. Marianna Abdullah, Mary Pat Mika, (front) Mary Hernandez. Jackie Bomberger. Betsy Gibbons, and Susana Mar- 7 quez.

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Team goes to C.I.F.

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Happiness is winning The J.V. volleyball season was one of the best the team has ever had. They won their league with a record of 5-1. Head coach Molly Koffman did an obviously excellent job with the team She commented. “They worked well to- gether both on and off the court which led them to their league championship. Unfortunately, there were no play-offs for J.V. teams.” Coach Koffman stated. “It was a good learning experience for all who participated The group learned the basic skills needed for advanced-level play. This will be an asset to future varsity volleyball teams. (1) Coach Koflman. Karla Plechinger. Eva Marquez, and Tracy Snyder discuss game strategy (2) Karrie Stephenson dreaming of victory (3) Luisa Cevallos. Celia Benitez and Karla Plechinger keep the volley alive (4) Gi- selle Mata completes a strong serve (5) Deliv- ering her usual dependable serve is Karrie Stephenson (6) Smiling for a winning season are (back) Coach Koffman. Lissette Ce- vallos. Eva Marquez. Marie Mariani. Charlene McDonald. Tracy Snyder; (front) Celia Ben- itez. Giselle Mata. Karla Plechinger. Karrie Stephenson and Luisa Cevallos (7) Team members take five” 2 J.V. volleyball