Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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CROSS COUNTRY The Woodward Cross Country team, coached by veteran runner Errol Sanders, began practice early fall quarter. Returning runners did well in meets such as the Berry Invitational, West Georgia Invitational, Dun- woody Invitational and meets at the Al Bish- op Complex in Marietta. Senior David Hub- bard continued his winning streak by placing fifth in the region, and rising leader Mark Thompson ended his season as ninth in the region. The lady runners, led by Amy Wendt, who placed third in the region, and Dana Jefferson, had a successful first sea- son. 1 David Hubbard begins his kick as he rounds the final corner. 2. The Cross Country team awaits the gun to signal the start of the race. 3 GIRLS CROSS COUN- TRY - Jennifer Parkinson, Amy Wendt, Dana Jeffer- son. Jennifer Bulter, Sandi Weinstein. BOYS CROSS COUNTRY - Tommy Standard, Mark Thomps. alon, Mike Liles, John Skinner. David Hub- bard, Mike Mason, Coach Errol Sanders. 4, The Girls Cross Country team, the first in years, had a successful . 5, Faster than most men. Dana Jefferson sets the pace for the rest of the lady runners. 6 Ahead of the pack. Sophomore Mark Thompson finis 7 Every hard mile has etched itself on the face of David Hubbard. 8 The hope of next year ' s team. Mark Thompson makes his move to pass i behind the Collins runner 9. Amy Wendt proved to be equal to the task, 10 Before the race, Sandi Wein- stein jogs the Cross Country is a test of the mind as well as the body. It is a sport that pushes your body to its limits, but if your mind gives up, you ' ll never finish the race. David Hubbard 196 CROSS COUNTRY

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Jt 1 BALL The 1983 Woodward Girls Softball team, coached by Elaine Carroll and Rusty Zaring, had an excellent season. For the first time, the team participated in a pre-season tournament in which they won second place. The season ended with a record of 9 wins and 6 losses. The team was lead by six seniors. Sheila Childers, Debbie Newman, Margie Mock, Sandra Dotson, Angie Dacar, and Karen Mallard. Other leaders who will be returning next year are Paula Kammerer, Lane Neely, Terri Farmer, Nicole DeWeese, Tammy Behrens, Tricia Francis, Tara Emer- son, and Stacey Phillips. Overall, the team was strong both in defense and offense. 1. Margie Mock was a great asset to the team in left field. 2- Tricia Francis runs to catch a pop-fly. 3. Lane Neely pulled the team out of many tight spots with her pitching ability. 4. FRONT ROW: Mgr. Bev Buhl, Margaret Ellison, Tracy Wilson. Terri Farmer. Sandra Dotson. Lane Neely. Sheila Childers, Angie Da car, Karen Mallard. Nicole DeWeese, BACK ROW: Coach Rusty Zaring, Tara Emerson, Christie Knox, Tammy Behrens. Paul Kammerer, Debbie Newman, Margie Mock, Stacey Phillips, Karyn Gimbel. Coach Elaine Carroll 5. Stacey Phillips foreces the runner out at first base. 6. Sheila Childers is safe at first. 7, To hit a home run. Karen Mallard must not take her eyes off the ball. 8. Debbie Newman viciously pro- tects home plate. 9. Paula Kammerer awaits the throw from home as she attempts to tag the runner out. 10 Nicole DeWeese adds another hit to her list Softball requires concentration among the players. The skill of each player simply adds to the intensity of the game. Debbie Newman 198 SOFTBALL