Tom C Clark High School - Witness Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Marla Parchman hugs Helen Stehower, congratulating her on her successful goal against their opponent, Marshall at the state games. After every victorious game, Coach Swanson gets to be thrown in the pool by his team and, after beating Alamo Heights 4-1, the tradition was not broken. photo by unknown During a time out, the team gathers around Coach Swanson to discuss plays and strategies for the remainder of their game against Marshall. After winning the final ame at state, the entire team 'um s trium- 9 J P phantly into the pool while they enjoy being state champions for the fourth consecutive year. . . .... . . .I so C so . , wt f is i Taft 7-2 Taft 6-2 Jefferson 9-1 Marshall 4-4 Taft 12-4 Alamo Heights 11-1 Jefferson 9-4 Jefferson 13-1 I Marshall 4-3 Taft 7-0 Jay 7-4 Marshall 1-0 Alamo Heights 4-3 Alamo Heights 8-5 Marshall 3-1 Marshall 2-1 Jay 6-1 Alamo Heights 4-1 FIRST IN STATE ijfffjy ,,, , In ' . , 5 . 4 I , Zf J fl' i ' . 3' ee' V Q J 4 r JV f I L. I 5 1,7 -ii. fa if J ifwftfn, GIRLS WATER POLO. fFront Rowj: Adle VanErp, Marla Parchman, Mindy Weil, Tracy Price, Rebecca Rogeness, Joyce Bethancoun fMiddle Rowj: Helen Stehouwer, Cameron Weeks, Marlene Parchman, Sarah Halbert, Monica Williams flop Rowj: Coach Swanson, Laura Williams, Kristi Evans, Wendy Petty, Michelle Fuentes. Charlotte Marek. . , I s ---- 5 fb'-up wiv..

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Q -K c - gtk.,-Q lci'l sw N. will s .xx dl' sf if N' CHAMP ' N il20'P0L0 The girls water polo team has proven for the fourth consecutive time this year who is number one in Texas. Even after a - loss to Alamo Heights in the beginn- ing of the season, the Cougars took the state title after playing Heights again in the final state game and winning 3-1. The most awsome and memorable moment throughout the whole season was beating Heights in the final state game. After that last point, I knew we had won and no one could touch us, recalls Helen Stehouwer. Another of the girl's greatest competitors this year was Marshall. Even though the Cougars didn't lose a game to Marshall this season, most of the girls agreed that games with the Rams are always very close and tense. One reason for this may be because the girls from both teams train together at the some pool and get to know each other very well. Then when the two teams play it is just a matter of who can play the mental game better. Being able to handle those tense moments is something that could be the difference between winning and losing to a team. Just by watching the Cougars during a game, it was obvious the great team spirit that each player felt. Before every big game, the girls would sit in a circle and talk about their goals as a team and as individuals. Then we'd say a quick prayer, followed by a good luck squeeze and we'd really get psyched! said Stehouwer. Six players from the team were named to the regional team. They were Laura Williams, Helen Stehouwer, and Mindy Weil, first team, Kristy Evans and Marlen Parchman, second, and Mary Ann Brunsvold, honorable mention. But, according to Coach Swanson, it was not the in- dividual players who achieved the success in the water. We function as a team, we win as a team and we fall as a team. That is what it is all about. Even when you are the best, many players agree that there were some things that could have been better. The thing I like least about water polo is that it is a very political game. I almost feel like we wanted to win so badly just to prove a point to many coaches and directors who didn't think we could do it, said one player. Then, of course, there were also the many hours of practice that took up so much of every players time and were so frustrating at times. But the year turned out to be possibly the best ever for the Cougars. They pulled themselves together like only champions could and showed everyone, once again, that they still had what it takes to be the best in Texas. And for the five seniors, Laura Williams, Helen Stehouwer, Marla Parchman, Morleen Parchman, and Mary Ann Brunsvold, who have won the state title four years in a row, it was an extra special year. Andrea Smith Very excited, the Cougars pose with Coach Swanson right after their victorious game with Alamo Heights that made them the champs ance again this year. if 7 5 Q N -.ll