Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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With great concentration, Kurt Unverferth stretcher high in the air to begin his serve Unverierth was selected to be one oI next year's co-captains As Tom Line prepares himsell at the net, David Whetrel connects with his serve Tennis (Front Row): Tom Line. Jell Scholl, Kurt llnvcrferth, David Royer, Frank Isabelle. Greg Everett, David Whetrel (Second Row): Joe Miller, David Kricr. Steve LeMasters, Mike Schall, Craig Caruso, Brian Basil (Back Row): Coach D ck Fryman Brad Halley. Dan Genrl. Joe Ayers. Brad Underwood. Andy Auch, Chris Axene. Coach Bob Gates 227

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Following through on a backhand hot. JcH Scholl shows the form that earned him a varsity'letter '§ Co-captain David Royer eyes an approaching ball as he prepares lot the return Royer was chosen as the most valuable player by his teammates Experienced netters enjoy success A varsity team with a 21-2 record and two undefeated reserve teams gave boys tennis a refreshing and exciting year The twenty-three man varsity team had a very pleasing season according to Head Coach Dick Fryman. It won the Most of the experienced players and letterers re turned this year so we were a good team. Ohio Capital Conference district league for the fourth year In a row. captured the prestigious Cincinnati Princeton Invitational (in which David Royer placed first in singles), placed third in the Coaches Team State Tournament, and sent the doubles team of co-captains Royer and Kurt Unverferth to the Ohio Htgh School Boys State Double Tournament where they placed second In addition, the team named seven outstanding players and letterers for this year Royer. Unverferth. freshman David Whetzel (the first player to ever earn a letter as a freshman), senior Jeff Scholl, senior Tom Line. junior Gregg Everett, and senior Frank Isabelle were all honored Most of the experienced players and letterers returned this year so we were a good team We had a lot of depth and were well-balanced overall. commented Scholl Coach Fryman added. We improved greatly, worked hard, and did well We didn't make it all the way. but we certainly came close Not many teams in the state can say that The Bears reserve team. coached by Mr. Bob Gates, also enjoyed an exceptional season of accomplishment Both reserve A and B teams finished with flawless records of 11-0 and 6 0 respectively. “Being on the team really helped me prepare for competition on the varsity level. said sophomore Matt Swearingen. At the banquet held at the end of May. the team awarded the Most Valuable Player Award to Royer and the Outstanding Player Award to Line Everett and Unverferth will return as next year's co-captains. A positive attitude and a great deal of effort were the keys to a successful season As Line put it: We worked very hard toward the state title Even though we came in third. I still think we’re the best team in the state.” Sfiion Re« ord 212 UA OPP 5 Newark 0 S WenervtUe South 0 3 Sylvama Southvicw 2 4 Svlvama North view I 5 Wenland 0 S Walnut fGdg. 0 S Groveport 0 4 Aker I 5 Shaker Hevghtt 0 5 Grove City 0 5 Reynotdttmtg 0 5 Northland 0 5 Marwtta 0 S Academy 0 5 Worthington 0 S Gahanna 0 S WenervtUe North 0 3 Watt n ton 2 1 Umvemtv School 4 5 St Chariet 0 4 Worthington I 2 St John 3 4 Orange I In Princeton Invitational In occ 2nd Dinner Doublet 2nd State Doublet 3rd State 226

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Spikers find unity key to morale With only throe returning players, the varsity volleyball team worked diligently to make up for a lack of experience. “Our record didn’t reflect how hard we worked.” said senior Paige Turner “We worked hard to the end One factor that helped the Bears through rough times was the abundance of friend ships within the team. The Volleyball Bears, coached by Ms Radonna Miller, earned an overall record of 11 13. placing fourth in the Ohio Capital Con ference and runner-up in the sectional One highlight of the year was competing in the Toledo Spring field Holland tournament “It was a tough, elite tournament. com mented Coach Miller Even though we only won one match, we played very, very well Another watermark of the season was defeating rival Westland after losing to them in a previous match It was the last game of the season. explained Turner “We took them out of winning first place in the OCC. added co captain Laurie Dietsch One factor that helped the Bears through rough times was the abundance of friendship within the team Most of us had been friends since seventh grade. said Dietsch It was a memorable team, they were a joy to be with. noted Coach Miller Despite the disappointing season record, many players earned individual honors for their efforts. Dietsch was chosen first team All League, first team All District, and first team All-State Junior Karen Davis was given honorable mention in the league, and co captain Kathy Smith was awarded honorable mention in the district Several more players received awards at the recognition ban quel Voted Most Improved Players were freshman Pam Petro and senior Kathy Rossetti The Sportsmanship Award was won by senior Monica Carroll while Turner and Davis collected the Hustle Awards. Junior Carrie Dicke received the Best Defensive Player Award Dietsch was voted Best Offensive Player and Most Outstanding Player The junior varsity team, coached by Mrs Midge Klmgen-smith, attained an overall record of 10-11 The freshman team, under Miss Chris Guzzo, achieved a respectable record of 9 7 Re nerve Volleyball: (Front Ron) Tiffany Weiserl, Kelli Tmgley. Shermte Goss. Nikki Valentino. Laurie Walter Tara Stonr Tina Sabo (Back Row): Manager Becky KiAitrfcM, Manager Heather Warren, Julie Smith, Heather Steadman Pam Petro. G«na Rxlolfo. Susan Brooman. Lisa Waller. Coach Midge Kkngensmdh While Kathy Rossetti mentally prepares for the upcoming match, Cathy Marlin urges the reserve team to a victory over league rival Westland Season Record 1113 UA OPP 1 Groveport 2 2 Grove City 1 0 De Sales 2 0 Reynoldsburg 2 0 Wtiirrun 2 2 Worthmgton n 0 Gahanna 2 2 Westerville South 1 I Westland 2 2 Groveport 0 0 Springfield Holland 2 0 Stow 2 2 Toledo Central Catholic 0 2 Grove City 1 1 Reynoldsburg 2 1 Worthmgton 2 2 Gahanna 1 2 West 0 0 Grove City 2 0 Jonathan Alder 2 2 Westerville South 0 2 Westland 1 2 Sectionals 3 1 228