Wylie Public School - Pirate Yearbook (Wylie, TX)

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.. V kwfi P is If l JV: David Shaulis Gary Tittle Robert Franks Greg Roddy Mark McAnally Chris Welch Scott Jones Jeff Akins Mike Howeth Norman Kelley A Mike Howeth shot the ball despite the attempts of defensive blocks. A Lance Criscuolo intercepted the pass Basketball 4 75

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Kurt Fouler, Mgr. Phil Wilbanks, Coach 74 P Basketball J. V. and Ninth Cc1ger's Work for Wins Junior varsity basketball players had the limelight all to themselves for a while. Since we were still in the football playoffs, most of the varsity team was still playing football. This meant the JV had to play alone, at least until football season was over. Under the guidance of a new coach, Bill Rushing, the team played with determina- tion and dedication. However, the beginning of the district season was slow and the Pirates lost the first three games. In an end of the season comeback, the team defeated Whitesboro 55-52 and Quinlan 48-37. Another new coach, Phil Wilbanks, directed the ninth grade team. In an up and down district season, the team finished distsrict play with a 3-2 record. The first game of the season resulted in a disappointing loss to Allen of 60-41. Then, a turnabout win over Lake Dallas gave the Pirates incentive. A loss to Commerce and a win over Whitesboro kept the see-saw season going. The final game over Quinlan was a win of 46-37. Ninth Grade , Kneeling: Lance Criscuolo Chris Warren Jeff Rhodes Paul Gady Ronnie Hearst Doug Whitt Standing: Richard Walden Chad Shirley John Rhodes Brian Hardin Don Williams A Lance Criscuolo intercepted the pass

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HG What did you do if you were interested in sports not provided by the school system? Many students struck out on their own or in groups to find their niche in the world of athletics. One of the most popular out of school sports was rodeoing. Students of all ages and sex could be found trying their hand at bull riding, calf roping, or barrel racing. Most of the students were sponsored by the Wylie Rodeo Club, a private club created by in- terested parents. In addition to those who chose to try to rope or ride a wild horse, some found training and showing horses to be a fulfilling job. Back on the traditional sports level, several students showed their athletic prowess by playing soc' cer for nearby teams. Whatever the sport, our students found a place, team, or organization to enable them to fulfill their dreams. u ,Q A Mark Cox tried to ride out in a high school rodeo. 76 P Feature Athletics - Other Shapes and Sizes S A Carrie Sanger ran the barrels during the South Garland rodeo. Carrie stated that horsem ship and a positive attitude play a big part in having a good running time. l 5