St Teresas Academy - Avila Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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ro ■fc. Heading Toward Success! “Bump, set, spike!” echoed the gym as the 1985 Volleyball season ended. “It was a long season filled with competition,” recalls J.V. player Erika Jones, “but the hard work paid off.” And pay off it did as all three teams, coached by Ann Bode- Rodriguez, had successful records. The Varsity, whose captain was Paula Sprenger, finished with the best record of season histo- ry, 20-2. The Freshman team captain was Karen Concannon, and the J.V. was led by captain Andrea Monroe. Assisting Mrs. Bode-Rodriguez was newly arrived Vickie Clark, who feels that her first coaching experience has been a good one. Mrs. Clark helped with all three teams, concentrating mainly on Junior Varsity. According to Amy DiBella, the only sophomore on the Varsity team, the sense of togetherness and team spirit was incredible. “We all became really close, and if somebody was having a bad day, everyone else was very supportive of them,” said Amy. Varsity player Sue Pack states, “I believe our team was one of the most skilled and talented teams.” With this attitude, the Varsi- ty Stars won the District Championship and made it as far as sectionals. They were ranked fourth in the city and three players were acknowledged with great sports honor. Maryanne Mitts made the All-Metro second team and Cynthia Farrington and Paula Sprenger were honorably mentioned. The players look forward to next year, when they hope to bring back the 4-A State Championship banner. Varsity team, shown above: Front row: Coach Ann Bode- Rodriguez. Second row: Bab- bette Bumpus, senior, Annette Bumpus, senior. Center: Sue Pack, junior, Mary Ann Mitts, ju- nior, Cynthia Farrington, junior, Back row: Amy DiBella, Sopho- more, Paula Sprenger, senior, Sara McDonald, freshman, Top: Kala Dahnke, junior Far left: Kala Dahnke goes up at the net, while Paula Sprenger stands ready to as- sist. Kala's return proved too hot to handle and the Stars scored another point against their opponents. Left: Annette Bumpus (center right) yells en- couragement after hitting the floor for another great save. Teammates (left to right) Kala Dahnke, Paula Sprenger, and Sue Pack follow the action and prepare to give their best as play continues.

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Top Left: Oh Yuck!’ exclaims Lisa Giblin. Top Right: Teresa Woodrum eats a light snack. Left: Angel Wyatt models this years facial fashions, Pecan Pie. Above: Lourdes Valaza, Ann Thompson and Amy Cowherd put in their vote for who's best in Hog Heaven. ro GO

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kY Shown left: Sue Pack observes her serve and looks forward to an- other game winning point. HV t Junior Varsity team, shown below: Seated: Jane Goodwin, Jeanna , — Schultz. First row: Amy Carson. Nicole Hawk, Lourdes Vallazza, Back row: Coach Ann Bode- Rodriguez. Andrea Mon- roe, Erika Jones. Top: , tw i Gina Manino fO yi Freshman team, shown above: Seated: Kathy Estradia, Coach Ann Bode-Rodriguez, Ivonne Robayo. Back row: Amy Johnson. Ann Guillot. Kelly Schnieders, Renee Neid, Stephanie Cooper, Karen Concannon, and Jenny Casconie.