Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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1981 Varsity Softball. Front row: Jennie Col¬ eman, Kelly Munnis, Teresa Wise, April Hendrix, Rosanne Beadle, Annette May, Danna Henry. Back row: Katrina Dwinell, Donna Hodgson, Paula Vigneaux, Melissa Swink, Cindy Stokes, Theresa Creel, Helencia Hines, Wendy Gathje. Not pic¬ tured: Coach Linda Bell, Teddy Hawley Listen close girls. Coach Linda Bell gives the team useful advice before the start of the game. Because of her involvement in many activities, she has earned the nickname “Ma Bell.” High Hopes With the start of a new season, hopes were high and victory was the goal. As a relatively young team, the Varsity Softball team faced the new season with two seniors and a hopeful group of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. The love of the game brought the girls together, but something just didn’t click. “In¬ dividually we all were good players, but when we played as a team, we just couldn’t pull it together,’’ Danna Henry reflected. Starting off the season slow, the girls lost several close games by one run. As the season progressed, the girls became closer friends. “We may not have had a winning record, but I made many new friends and learned to get along with others,” emphasized junior Donna Hodgson. Returning as head coach was Mrs. Linda Bell. Coach Bell was a plus to the team. “She was always there to stick up for us,” praised Rosanne Beadle. Working together and practicing the girls looked to each game as a possible victory. Their desire to win was rewarded with a 7-6 triumph over rival Gar-Field. Concentration is the key. Junior Annette May goes through the steps as she starts her pitch. A veteran of the J.V. team, Annette played a vital role on the Varsi¬ ty team. Varsity Softball 29

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Ready or not, it’s coming at you. Maureen Sullivan warms up her arm before the Gar-Field game. After los¬ ing to the Indians earlier in the season, the Vikes won this game 7-6. Come to momma. Teresa Wise makes a key play to first baseman Katrina Dwinell. Cooperation on the part of the players was the main goal stressed at practice. Hey batter swing. Shortstop Donna Hodgson readies herself at the plate for the approaching pitch. A second year player, Donna is a powerful strength at bat and in the field. • ' a ' ' 9 - V . 4 .. p. . • ! . • . XM: ' jrv ' - ! ' : ■ ! 1981 Varsity Softball WSHS 8 Hayfield 9 WSHS 4 Stafford 23 WSHS 5 W.T. Woodson 2 WSHS 5 Fauquier 1 WSHS 6 Park View 7 WSHS 3 Stonewall 35 WSHS 4 Stafford 6 WSHS 25 Fauquier 15 WSHS 4 Gar-Field 5 WSHS 2 Stonewall 18 WSHS 1 Stafford 6 WSHS 7 Gar-Field 6 WON: 4 LOST: 8 What an arm. As she throws the ball to home, Rosanne Beadle shows perfect form and the power it takes to play softball. Rosanne is one of the returning players from last season. 28 Athletics

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Hey batter, batter . . . With a determined look of an¬ ticipation, freshman Lisa Lemay stands ready in the outfield. Lisa, a newcomer to the team, added a lot. On deck . . . Sophomore Connie Bell warms up before batting. These warm-ups were essential and helped make many basehits. .Jfc Crack! Freshman Sheri Lehman knocks a line drive right past the pitcher. Sheri also played in the outfield for the team. 30 Athletics