West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

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Fighting to keep her third place single position, Kaylene Flowers smashes the ball over the net to defeat her opponent and gain an overall victory for West Leyden. Reaching for a high, deep serve in a recent tennis match against Downers Grove South, varsity single ' s player JoAnn Forsburg smashes the ball to her awaiting opponent. S .- . Girl ' s Tennis: Front Row: Lisa Meier, Julie Boston, Connie Lavier, Gina Alberti, Lupe Torres, Rayleen Flowers; Row 2: Sheila Krambeer, Rose Bussa, Sue Armand, Andrea Vlach, Linda Flaney, Lisa Dede, JoAnn Forsberg; Row 3: Coach Karen Russell, Mary Ann Chandler, Sue Licause, Eddie Dining, Debbie Benak, Jan Battiato, Coach Barb Parrin. Putting a soft touch into the ball. Sue Licause lobs the ball back over the net to her opponent from Downers Grove South in a tough single ' s match. Putting extreme force into one of her backhand shots, JoAnn Forsberg lines the ball back over the net to cross-town rival East Leyden in a tough conference match. 39

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tfE[CG](JB Tennis falls short Not having any seniors, the varsity tennis team fell short of winning their matches, finishing with a 1-7 record. Commented Coach Barbara Parrin, The team needs to improve with mental determination when behind. Among the teams most outstand- ing players were Rayleen Flores, named most valuable to the team. Also, Sue Licause was named most improved on the team. Receiving the title of most improved doubles team were Rose Bussa and Donita Descour- ez. Also beginning the season with an unsuccessful start, the junior varsity team hopes to build up a winning team, explained Coach Karen Russell, as they were ex- tremely dedicated. Returning a lob shot from number one player )oAnn Forsberg to number two player. Sue Licause shows her concentration and skills during a warm up before a match. With precision and an excellent backhand, number one single ' s player JoAnn Forsberg returns a powerful shot against her opponent at the Addison Trail meet. 38 ■ Mfc ' HMW lSa gtJBiW

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District Champs Bumping, setting and spiking are all a part of the fast moving sport of volleyball. Hearing shouts of I got it! and It ' s out! are not uncommon to the six girls on the court and the enthusiastic teammates on the sidelines. All these ingredients help to make the Varisty and Junior Varsity records two of the best in their history. Emerging as district champs, the Varsity team showed how dedication and team work payed off; being the only volleyball team in the school ' s history to make it to the final match of the sectional tournament. Coach Ellen Silverman attributed the success of the team to the fact that the girl ' s want to win ! Leading the winning way were captain and All-Conference player Sue Bussa and most valuable player Ev Greeley. Along with the efforts of the eleven other team members, the team finished the season with an over-all record of 12 wins and 7 losses. Adding to the success of the volleyball teams, the JV squad was unmatched in conference competi- tion with their 8-0 record. Their 14 and 1 overall record rates as an outstanding acheivement and lends promise to the future success of our Varsity team. Getting ready for the ball to be returned back over the net, Varsity player Terri Holmes stands in her defensive position. West Leyden won this game against Clenbard East. 40 Going over the Team ' s defensive moves is a part of what Head Coach Mrs. Ellen Silverman and Assistant Coach Mrs. Karen Shannon discuss with the Varsity Volleyball team.