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

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Going up and over an earthbound Grovrport defender, cocaptam Mike Crawford put m two of his twelve points Unfortunately, the Bears lost the hard fought contest 72 67 Co captain Chris Conley extends himself between two Worthington defenders to snare a rebound Vanity Basketball (Front Row): Manager John Schwirian. Jamie Moore. Jay Basil. John Schivone. David Royer, winngei Joe Santa Emma. Trainer Ron Walter (Back Row): Coach Jim Hamilton. Chris Sotos. Steve Guy. Ran dy Half. John Masters. Mike Crawford. Chris Conley. Bill Bockclman. Coach Ron Maul [Ste 235

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Shooting stands out in even season Hoad Basketball Coach Jim Hamilton believed that two things held the Bears from a title. “Our defense was not good, and the league was extremely well balanced I thought we'd win more, but I was very pleased with our overall We had the ability to bounce back after a defeat, and we could adapt on the floor. performance The Bears’ 7-7 record in the Ohio Capital Conference placed them fourth They finished their season in the district semifinals with a record of 21 We had the ability to bounce back after a defeat, and we could adapt on the floor. commented Coach Hamilton. “The leadership provided by our co-captains was outstanding, and the whole team in general got along well The team excelled offensively, setting a new record for field goals 47 4% The perimeter positions were unexperienced at first, but their development matched the team's Coach Hamilton also had words of praise for Assistant Coach Ron Mauti. who handled the post players He explained. “Mr Maut2 knows the game well, and I would match him and the rest of my staff against anybody's Cocaptam Mike Crawford received the Walter B Heischman Most valuable Player Award and the Chairman of the Boards title for rebounds Both the Big-D Defensive Award and the Assist Leader Title went went to Jamie aftcj t.mwr’ over rival Worthington erhspslhe'BTg ge t win nf the regular season, tin game ‘•nded up with the Bears victorious 58 57 Basketball (Front Row}: Steven Taylor Andv White, Timothy Thomas. Daniel Sauls, Jeffrey Tudss, David Dunlap Greg Wells (Back Row): Timothy Stone. Joseph Murray. Todd Kegler Bret Hosket, Ron Johnson. Ernie Mazrafcrn, Coach Doug Geckler Moore John Masters was the Most Improved Player, and John Schivone was Best Foul Shooter Jay Basil won the Sportsmanship Award Co-captains Chris Conley and Crawford were both district allstars Only one captain. Moore, will preside next year Mr Doug Geckeler coached the tumor varsity team to a 16-4 record, placing second in the OCC Said Coach Geckeler. “Our offense was tough, and we played with a lot of guts The Bears also proved to be good defensive players, which should aid the team next season Out of the two freshman teams, the Gold ended up on top with a 14-3 record. It was coached by Mr Tom Trainer Mr Elmer Hem-sius led the Black to a 10-4 season record UA Seaton Record 13-10 OPP 47 Grave port 5 j 63 Watterson S 57 Grove City 55 74 Reynoldsburg 72 77 Mifflin 59 40 Worthington 55 46 Gahanna 54 70 Westerville South 74 05 Whitehall 66 68 Westland 64 67 Grove port 72 85 Zanesville 67 44 Newark 47 58 Worthington 57 57 Linden 64 56 Gahanna 50 63 Westland 61 64 Reynoldsburg 74 63 Grove City 51 61 Westerville South 66 65 South 58 55 Westerville South 51 55 Northland 59 o) cn d)(oJ 234

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Second still sweet for swimmers “This year's learn was a more dedicated, harder working team, stated girls swimming coach Todd Grant Under the leadership of Coach Grant and captains Tracy Cook. Kim Gillie, and Susan Nay. the team attained an overall record of We were kind of disappointed that we didn't win. but it was a happy second 90 The most important event of the season, aside from remaining undefeated in dual meets, was winning first place in the districts It was the best meet by far, explained Coach Grant It was a good experience to know that out of all the teams, you were the first.” noted junior Sara Brownlee Equally as impressive, however, was placing second in the state Reflected sophomore Angel Paul. We were really the underdogs. We were just going in to do our best Nay added. We were kind of disappointed that we didn't win. but it was a happy second The regular season held a lot of surprises. continued Paul One of the more unusual meets, with Sycamore, occurred late in the season Because of adverse weather conditions, the opposing team could not make the trip Instead. a telephone meet was held We would swim three events, call Sycamore and compare times, then swim three more events until the meet was over. said Paul Another memorable meet found the Lady Bears up against the rival team from Worthington. Worthington was our main competition. stated Brownlee That meet sticks out |ust because of the excitement.” Several team members were honored for their contributions at the March banquet The High Point Award went to sophomore Carrie Grant Nay received the Team Spirit Award. Voted Most Improved Swimmer was Brownlee, while sophomore Lisa Wilkins was selected as Most Im proved Diver The Most Valuable Swimmer Award went to freshman Susan Rose A lot of our success had to do with Coach Grant He always stressed the team. said Brownlee This year we really stuck together. noted Nay We were a growing team. she added Next year will be even better Season Record 90 UA OPP 120 Westerville South 52 1st Sycamore lnvitatKin.il 115 Glen Oak 57 98 Worthington 74 120 Princeton 53 116 Solon 54 116 CSG 59 123 Westerville North 48 125 Sycamore 46 135 Delaware 36 1st District 2nd State Kelly Elliot! hurl her arm back tor anofr.ct stroke that wtU puQ her closer to the finish of her race: Elliot! swam tfcrte events in the state meet, to hel ne 236 §MO[wfl[mD0[fOg)