West Valley High School - Wimoah Yearbook (Yakima, WA)

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f Bottom row, L to R Greg Billups, Billy Boone, Ray Cross, Daren Jones, Mike Faucher, Tipton Widner, Chuck Cummings, 2nd row: Mike Plisher, John Hoppis, Brian Regimball, Tim Stout, Brian Sutton, Sam Wakasugi, 3rd row: Brent Clasen, Brad Sturgill, jim Schnellmen, Mark Malland, Rich Watts, james Dusin The Freshmen Team finished 5th with a 5-7 record. The team started out slow, winning only l of the first 7 games hut finished very strong winning 5 of the last 7 games. The squad was led by the hitting of Tim Stout's .424 and Tipton Widners .375. Sam Wakasugi had 2 home runs, one being with the bases loaded. Tipton Widner, Rick Watts and Mark Malland also contributed with home runs. Jim Schnellman led the pitching staff with a record of 4 wins and 3 losses. Against Washington, he struck out I4 batters and allowed only 3 hits. 92

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FRO HFOUTB LL Back Row: L to R. Scott Taylor, Jim Giles, jeff Kelley, Barry jones, Kevin Bolin, Brian Sutton, Sam Wakasugi, jim Schnellman, 3rd Row: Mike Fischer, Mike Albano, Ernie Edwards, Jim Clifton, Dale Erliwine, Steve Goveia, Robert Young, Jeff Hoppis, 2nd Row: Rusty Coplin, Rick Watts, John Hoppis, Tim Stout, Todd Taylor, Mike Faucher, Brent Clasen, Brad Sturgill, John Green, Front Row: jeff Martin, Rick Marshall, Larry Mattson, Glenn Wilhelm, Burnie Yunt, Rick Goldsmith, Gray Robinson, Kurt Dowd, Chuck Cunningham, Tipton Widner Thirty-six energetic, hard hitting players made the Freshmen Football season a great success. Operating out of a Wishbone offense and a Monster defense, the Rams recorded a 3 win, two loss record. After opening the season with a 0-27 loss to Selah, the team bounced back with three straight league victories including a 14-7 win over Washington. The Freshmen lost their rain soaked season finale to Franklin 0-8. The season's highlight was the 12-6 win over Wilson in overtime. Jim Clifton blocked an attempted Wilson field goal on fourth and five and made a gallant effort in running the ball back for West Valley before being brought down from behind on the 10 yard line. Ernie Edwards scored on an off tackle run on W.V.'s next possession to lead the Rams in their first win ever over Wilson. The class of '79 can be very optimistic in the future of the Football program at West Valley. Their team is blessed with the desire and ability to give the Ram fans many outstanding accomplishments on the Football field. FRO H BASKETBALL Head Football Coach Ron Buckmiller Back Row: L to R Coach, Dick Welch, jim Clifton, Doug Kirby, Ernie Edwards, Jim Schnellman, Brad Sturgill, jeff Bonnett, Front Row: Sam Wakasugi, Brian Sutton Ron Knight, Jake Olin, Mike Albano Our Freshmen cagers made some fine efforts during the season, but were unableto make the showing they had hoped to. Even though their record was dominated by losses, they still managed to get it together for several victories. Union Gap fell twice to the pressure of the Rams. Coach Welch ,felt their second game with Wilson was their finest effort even though they lost by six points, because it represented a Great improvement over their first encounter with the Cavailiers. He said that this particular game meant more to him than the two wins. 91

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if Kr gi., xt X1 b S Qgslt I 1 5 xv ,Yg If I , mf! Any time a new principal begins to work with a student body and faculty he is naturally apprehensive. Particularly, when the school immediately evidences changes in graduation requirements and a new thinking in terms of attendance and tardy responsibilities. If those changes weren't enough, the district went through the turmoil of a complete breakdown with the resulting work stoppage, and calendar modifications that tested everyone's patience and good will. Even with all this, no one stopped working for a better school community. Our A.S.B. organization functioned better than ever before. Our band and singing groups developed a quality such that we anticipate with pride every new competitive opportunity. Athletically, we established ourselves as a school with solid programs which promise contenders in every sport in future years. Our pep assemblies were second to none in the valley for interest, enthusiasm and just plain good preparation. ln our classrooms there emerged a greater concentration on grades, progress and learning activities. All in all the accomplishments are a fitting tribute to both the staff and student body. To the graduating seniors, we are confident of your future success if you give the same concern for the broad community that you have shown here. We hope to become the kind of school you will take pride in for years to come as succeeding classes build on the start made this year. Don Cox Principal Mr. Dowd 93 Vice Principal