Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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GRAPPLERS GRA A topsy-turvy Nick Avalos attempts to maintain control in an awkard situation during the Trinidad match. Burying his chin in his opponent's back, Doug Stone gains valuable points for riding time. Caught in a confusing quandary of arms and legs, Co-captain Dan McClure ma- neuvers for a rapid reverse.

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0 battle furiously for control of the precious orb. WEIGHTLIFTING QPENS UNIQUE POSSIBILITIES ntramurals continued to offer a variety of sports during 1968-69 and were supplemented by the virile sport of weightlifting which was inaugurated into the program. These various intramurals provided an ex- cellent opportunity for those preparing for upcoming sports or simply trying to get in shape. The caliber of players in the intramural basketball program was im- proved dramatically because B-squad basketball was discarded. ln fact, in several games more than 100 points were scored by individual teams. Standbys such as softball, handball, and water polo also en- couraged participation.

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DISTRlCT'S SECOND SLOT Reminiscent of Olympic laurels, first-ranking Ron O'Canna bathes in glory. MW he 1968-69 Wasson grapplers reached their peak when they clinched second place in the District Tournament. The only teams to which the grapplers bowed were hardy Harrison, powerful Pueblo Central, and state-ranked Pueblo Centennial. Overall the T- Birds managed to place third in the hard-fought S.C.L. rivalry. The seven returning lettermen provided a well- balanced foundation for the 68-69 wrestling squad. Although many varsity wrestlers fought underweight, six,qualified for state competition. These were: Sam Avalos, Nick Avalos, Ron O'Canna, Dave Collier, as well as co-captains Dan McClure and Mike Bennett. Ron O'Canna and Dan McClure were voted as the year's outstanding wrestlers. Wasson Opponent 34... . .Air Force Academy... . . .13 26. .. . .Fort Collins ...... . . .20 49... ..Cheyenne... 3 28... ..PuebloEast... ...21 23... . .Mitchell ..... .. .23 40... . .Fairview ...... . . .13 10. .. . .Pueblo Central... . . .34 24. . . . .Jefferson County. . . . . .22 30... ..PuebloSouth.., ...12 11... ..Harrison... ...33 42.,. ..Palmer.. . .. 7 33. .. . .Trinidad ........... ...1O 13... . .Pueblo Centennial.. . . .33 Mat Tubner. ROW FRONT ROW: Mr. Ring, Tom Colon, Mr. Kalber. TWO: Sam Avalos, Nick Avalos, Ron O'Canna, Scott Wilson, Dave Collier, Don Britt, Bernie Duarte, Doug Stone, Dan McClure, Jim Switzer, Gary Bryan, Bennett, ROW THREE: Don Law, Bill Westbay, Ray Martinez, Rob Fowler, John Murphy, Mike Rider, Dan Hardwick, Marlo Langman, Doug Johnson, Mike De- Chadenedes, Jim Kuenning, Ken Grimes. ROW FOUR: Eugene Valencia, William Gow, Larry Gillette, Dave Lohman, Pete Hackett, Pete DeChadenedes, Ken Ro- per, Pat Greer, Dave Svoboda, Gene Gorham, Mark Brizzee, Bob Frymire, Paul Svoboda, Jim Ross. BACK ROW: Curtis Duarte, Bob Nicoll, Steve Hatcher, Bob Johnson, Bob McKelfresh, Ralph Young, Bob Smith, Mike