West Valley High School - Aurora Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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WQLFPACK GYMNASTS TUMBLED THEIR WAY T0 A SUCCESSFUL SEASON With intricate balance, Leanne Olmstead am-5 t h t I Members of the team are: Mimi Lee, Kathy I 'pa es er nex move Platz, Tammy Matthews, Paige Wallace, Dana ' Button. Q. iw - as Q 5 .Q..R,.,...........-...Y Deep in concentration, Paige Wallace executes a perfect handstand. Coach Diadre House, Ruby Cogan, Susan Aasland, Kim 0'Brien, Leanne Olmstead, Sharman Murphree

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f s , W , ,, .,, .. IN N 1 1 I 3.435- Fi i ' li' 5 4 4 rw' Commencing the 200 Yard I.M., Jennifer Fate acquires an early lead. ,F N , , ., 5: is 'V s After a triumphant day at the swim meet, the West Valley aquajocks and Coach Judy Soolook revel in glory. After diving for only three weeks, John Pennebaker easily captures the Regional diving title and proceeds to take second place SWIMMING W.V.H.S. Opponents 161 168 152 152 156 128 141 151 127 B-1st B-6th 61 58 78 50 77 78 141 Valdez Cordova Valdyz Cordova North Pole Eielson Lathrop Eielson Lathrop Regionals State 79 156 G-2nd G-9th it 1 Breaking the smooth water with puissant force, Tom Van Flein surpasses his adversary in the 100 Yard Breaststroke event. at State.

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Giving a confident smile, Coach House prepares to watch the team perform. Unconcerned Kathy Platz relaxes while Coach House gives her a little support. Compteing in State, Regional and local meets West's gymnastic team experienced an extremely profitable season. According to Coach Ms. House, the team did outstandingly well. The entire team competed at the beginning level and managed to place exceptionally high even against arch- rival Lathrop. The first half of the season consisted of compulsories or standardized routines they themselves had composed following certain guidlines. The four main events in which the team competed were floor exercise, balance beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. Starting a new tradition the team carried flowers in a procession led at each meet by Ms. House. Ms. House stated that a great deal of interest was created this year by the cartwheel-a-thon. The team used this event to raise money to purchase some desperately needed equipment. Mimi Lee did a heartbreaking 1147 consecutive cartwheels. Due to interest shown during the cartwheel-a-thon, Ms. House expects a larger team next year. ln closing, Ms. House said, lt was a pleasure working with these girls because they always had a positive attitude and worked very well together. The team received an exceptional amount of support from the girls' families. There was a very special atmosphere and although workouts were difficult, it was still fun. I love it!