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

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' N fl 54' -nd A Sl 'NGN 2 u 'AY TEN N S This years varsity tennis team included six qualified and ranked players. Having players on the team who are qualified, ranked in state, and even natinal- ly ranked contributed immensely to the success of our program this year. In addition, these players were a fine example of what can be accomplished through hard work to our younger players, said Coach Richard Howell. Tommy Alfano, number three in state singles and forty-eight in nation singles, has been a major asset for two and a half years. His sophomore and half of his junior year was spent at the Competitive Edge program at Newks Tennis Ranch. I enjoy the state and national tournaments, because there is a lot of competition which helps me continually to improve, said Tommy. He signed a full athletic scholarship to Todd Smith shows his great form as he puts another forehand away. attend the University of Mississippi in the fall. Freshman Debbie Poole had an outstanding year on varsity. At the Alamo City Open, she won the Girls' Doubles Title with Viviane Van Poppel. Also at the Open, and at the Roosevelt Invitational Tennis Tournament for Freshmen, she won the Girls' Singles Title. Aside from these distinctions, Debbie was number three in District, and number nineteen in State USTA rankings. She really helped carry the girls throughout this season, said Steve Hall. lt's a lot of work, but it's worth it! said David Cuellar who is ranked in state number sixty-one in singles and ten in doubles. He said that he ac- complished this goal by playing a couple of hours each day. Players on the team who qualified were Todd Smith, Warren Park, Stephen Hall, Jean Liu, and Deb- bie Poole. Megan Gordon Debbie Poole strokes through a powerful forehand demonstrating what won her her ranking. TENNlS

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PEllFEC'l' T0 The Cougars golf team began practicing in the beginning of the year and their dedication definitely paid off. These motivated golfers had the use of the Domi- nion, the Santerra, and the Fair Oaks Country Clubs to improve their skills. A lot of skill, talent, and practice went into making this team the best it could be. They showed en- thusiasm and determination throughout the season with the encouragement of coach Lew Weber. The Clark golf team had its greatest success ever in the 1986-67 season. The team was very talented and set two school records, low score and most tour- nament wins. I was very proud of the performances and the attitudes, stated Coach Weber. The Cougars team work broke a school record in the SAISD Invitational, where they claimed first out of a field of 48 teams across the state. lt got us off to a good start for the spring season and proved to everyone that we were capable of winning, said Trey Wilkinson. TF F J A The boys placed first in district and second overall in City. Having waited for such a long time, winning district was very satisfying, Rich Dupre said. The success was due to the accomplishments of Trey Wilkinson, Rich Dupre and Bobby Elms. Personal achievement also played an important part on the golf team. l was glad my opportunity finally came through and helped my team, com- mented Rene Garcia, low score for the team. The girls also had an exceptional season with Anne Pickle placing first in a two day district tournament. Anne Pickle, the only girl representing the school this year, placed first and won the medalist honors in a district tournament. Although l really missed playing as a team, I en- joyed playing as an individual, said Anne Pickle. -Christine Trimm Anne Pickle concentrates on getting a perfect shot. Accuracy is what a golfer needs to succeed in his game. ' 1 as A . lfmigy ' if Mi 1 A G 5 'ffl K K Lk...kk K. A Q K . - - Y .- - S. ' Pdf-ffikgsiggggi f 'ixpssg -. A .ps -Y L' V TSX .11 .. .C - . fi' A ' K ' V. G - 3 J .' S- N q . f .4 H ' af tzatf-Q74 2 if f .. 2 ' ts it J 7' 'M ,. 7.1: f , ' f s :A 322 , ia- ,fi f 5 1-,f xt F. aw 'if 1 H ' fs w fi ,I 4 ff i i. ' is 4, A Y .1 Q J ' 'Z -51 fs 4 . ' 4 sss i Q A '.t,..t :Z NL . qi 4-'Sf' 'ii