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

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FRONT ROW: Mike Rider, Mark Barnes, Greg Tomhave. Leo Hudson, Frank Gross, Phil Pettigrew, Mark Wilson, Tim Waymire, Gerald Archuleta, Chuck Olson, Jim Kuenning. ROW TWO: Paul Svoboda JOhf1 Murphy, Jack Rhue, Andy Anderson, John Davis, Gary Grimes, Ken Wichman, Rick Johnson, Scott Harrison, Pete Hackett, Ray Gandy. ROW THREE: Coach Ring, Pete Frost, Ralph Young, Joe Gomes, Bob Nicoll, Tim Pahel, Gene Gorham, Richard Martinez, Paul Hathcoat. BACK ROW: Coach Nighs- wonger, Coach Larson, Clay Dinmore, Bob Seeley, George Liley, Ron Mur- chy, Ted Borst, Mark Joiner, Don Steinbeck. B-GRIDDERS GET LONG SOUGHT CENTRAL WIN he 1968 B-Troop scrambled to a 3-4 season, which was highlighted by an impressive win over Pueblo Central. This was the first time in Wasson history that the B-Squad has beaten the Wildcats from Pueblo. Other wins were over St. Mary's and Pueblo East. They suffered losses to Pueblo Centennial, Palmer, Pueblo South, and Mitchell. Although the sophomores fell short of a winning season, the underclassmen, according to Coach Lar- son and Coach Ring, exhibited fine spirit throughout the season. Wasson Opponent 12... ..St.Mary's.,. .. 7 6... ..Centennial. .. ..18 6... ..Palmer... ., 7 O... ..South.,. ..18 26... ...Central.,. ..13 19... ...MitcheIl... ..2O 20... ...East.,,. ..12 With a referee dogg ing his heels, Rick Johnson skirts left end.

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IN PCST SEASON PLAY Senior quarterback Rocky Whitworth sends the line against rival Pueblo South. Momentarily frozen by the camera, Mike Bennett grabs a hand-off from Rocky Whitworth before he plunges into the line. An unsuccessful block by Dave Richards results in the mauling of Mike Bennett by Palmer defenders.

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The powerful stroke of Dave Collier sends the ball singing toward his opponent. RACKETEERS RALLY TO TAKE DISTRICT TITLE or the first time since 1961, Wasson's tennis team was triumphant at the District Tournament. This victory climaxed a fine fall campaign in which the team compiled a 7-3 record. During the season the most notable conquest came when the netmen upset Mitchell 3-2 in a grueling match. However, the season ended rather dismally, for the team was unfortunately chosen to play many of the individuals who eventually took the State Championship. This year was also the initial coaching season for Mr. Norton. The varsity team consisted of three singles players and two doubles teams. Lettermen Gary Love- less and Dave Collier manned the number one and number two spots respectively, and both achieved un- blemished records in league play. The third returning letterman, Paul Roesler, was also the third singles player. Mickey Gordon and Bob Dethloff, as well as Bob Riutzel and Milo Bolender, formed the two dou- bles teams. Wasson Opponent 5 .... ...Trinidad .... .... . .O 2 .... ...PuebloEast... .....3 2 .... . . .Pueblo South .... . . .3 5 .,.. ...Harrison ...... ...O 4 .... .. .Pueblo Central. . . . . .1 2 .... ...Fountain Valley... . . .3 3 .... ...Mitchell ........ . . .2 4 .... .. .Widefield ........ . . .1 3 .... ...Pueblo Centennial.. . . . .2 4 .... ...Palmer ............ ...1 lst ........ District Tournament TENNIS - FRONT ROW: Craig Collier, Pat Kerns, Jim Powers Randy Dudzinski, Ray Snow. BACK ROW: Mr. Norton, Milo Bolender, Bob Riutzel, Mickey Gordon, Bob Dethloff, Paul Roesler, Dave Collier. NOT PIC- TUREDt Gary Lov I s.