Walton Verona High School - Dawn Yearbook (Walton, KY)

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Anderson Quolifies for State In Toughest Regional Meet ◄ Junior Melonie Cummins strides to the finish. ▼ Georgia Anderson and Donito Oird leod the pock under the wotchful eye of Cooch Copek. AM Amy Harris ond Marlene Willett show the strength and endurance it takes to be a runner. ▲ Bearcat runners discuss strategy for the race as they prepare for the run. ◄ Seventh grader. Julie Brown showed promise os a first-year Bearcat runner. 23

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 It Takes Guts!” 22 Girl Runners Compile 8-6 Record A Andro Cummins. Georgio Anderson, ond Morlene Willett worm-up before the Lex- ington Catholic Invitational. ► Georgio Anderson shows the determination that mode her one of the Region’s top performers. What is the most important asset for a per- son who runs cross country? It takes guts!” replied one runner. This factor makes cross country a sport which separates the men from the boys, or in this case, the women from the girls. The Lady Bearcat runners proved thot they had the guts” that if fakes by finishing 6th in the Region which is one of the toughest Regions in the state.” according to Coach Mike Capek. They also proved themselves by compiling a regular season record of 8 wins and 6 losses and an overall record of 09-59. The most outstanding runner for the team was Georgia Anderson, a junior who qualified for the state meet with a 15th place finish in the Regional meet. She was given a lot of support by other good runners such as junior Donita Bird and freshman An- dro Cummins. According to Coach Capek, the most improved runner for the season was Marlene Willett, a seventh grader. Overall, I'd say if was a fairly good season although it wasn't one of our better in the last four or five,” remorked Coach Capek in summing up the season in general. We lost o lot of runners from last year which hurt the team badly.” This year's team was composed mainly of younger runners which should provide a good foundation for teams in the future.” A (Dorrom) Coach Michael Capek. Marlene Willett. Kim Vest, Amy Harris. Georgia Ander- son. (Middle) Tammy Gilliam, Melanie Cummins. Andra Cummins, Donita Bird. (Top) Julie Brown. Dena Courtney.

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Volleyball 4-9 Record Is Lady Bearcat Best Ever ▲ Ginger Rohrer gets low to handle o spike. ih Corrle Augenstein ond Kim Noe defend against a spike. ► Laurell Christy sets up Glnget Rohrer fot a shot as Sheila Densler stands ready. ▼ Rhondo Elmore. Kim Noe, and Karen Wallet were valuable assets to this year's Volleyball squad. The 1982 Volleyball ream spiked it’s way to the best season ever with a 4-9 record. Mrs. Sharon Fortner, first year coach of the Lady Bearcats, explained, Even with the losing record, I was very proud of them. They did an excellent job.” Mrs. Fortner also stated that, The team im- proved greatly fhoughout the season, especially when they started playing as a team.” Senior captain Kim Noe said, Playing on the Volleyball team has given me a chance to compete with other schools and make new friends as well.” The team was also lead by senior Rhondo Elmore and sophomore Karen Waller. The highlights of the season were the vic- tories against Beechwood and Simon Kenton. The potential is there for an improved season next year,” Coach Fortner stated. 24