West Albany High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Albany, OR)

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Wrestlers place well at District The bright future foreseen by the wrestlers last year arrived in the 74-75 season. Closing out the year with a 6-4 record, the matmen's confidence and experience in most areas was apparent. Coach Bruce Glenn was accurate in predicting a possible fourth place finish out of nine teams at district. Seniors Roger Bagg and Dan Rash were the only grapplers from West to earn a berth to state, each placing second in their weight class. Unseeded juniors Taylor Smith and Ty Steimer surprised some people, each placing third in their divisions. Mike Rash, junior, also placed third in his weight division. Rounding out the winners from West were Gary White, senior, and Jerry Hicks, junior, both placing fifth in their class and Bob Thompson, who took sixth. A strong JV team backed up the varsity team. One of the highlights of the year was a meet with New Zealand exchange wrestlers at West Albany. Coach Glenn, summarizing the season, said, The kids worked hard and did a good job. The future is bright, but we must continue to work hard on developing our lighter weight classes. 46

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Talent prevails in diving To watch West Albany's diving team is to watch talent. Practice and ability are two of he factors that helped lead the girls to three itles at district and the boys to a third place itle. the team was young, but not inexperienced. Sabina Loeffler won the prestigious title of district champion, going on to place sixth in state. Diving is one of the sports that showed individual talent and had a successful season, )ut not get much recognition. The divers oversale the lack of intrest on the spectators part is they gained victory after victory, climaxing it district and state. Ulade up of freshmen, sophomores and juniors, Jeanie Boye took third in district and eighth at state. Freshman Lillia Yee missed a trip to state by one place, taking fourth. Rusty Thompson and Scott Sprague were the two males of the five member team. Thompson took third in district, and established a new record. Clockwise From Left: Diving team members, Jeanne Boye, Scott Sprague, Sabina Loeffler, Rusty Thompson; Not Pictured, Lillian Yee, Sabina Loeffler's shadow silhouetted on the wall shows her form. Scott Sprague is caught in a graceful arc. Hair flying, Rusty Thompson plunges toward the water.

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Clockwise From Left: With a look of determination, Chris Ansari waits for the whistle to begin his match. Dan Rash dumps his helpless opponent on his head.Ty Steimer twists his opponent's body while working for the pin. With foot in hand, Bob Thompson attempts to free his leg. -ront Row, Left to Right: Dennis Dewall, Brad Prosa, Derwin Yee, Gary White, Randy Asai, Doug Knight, Dale Vanzant, Row Two: Ken Rash, Mike Rash, Ty Steimer, Don Tapper, AI Rath, Rick Fletcher, Jerry Hicks. Row Three: Coach Bruce Glenn, Dan Smith, Tony McLaren, Clarke Pool, Ray Emerson, Roger Bagg, Chris Wood, Joe Ross, Tom Sonders, Rainer Farmer, Russ Hill Not Pictured: Dan Rash, Bob Thompson Taylor Smith, Assistant Coach Ralph Rudzik, Freshman Coach Don Young. 47