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Concentration is very important to gymnasts . One
small slip may deduct points from the final score .
Senior Andy Robinson concentrates hard while
practicing his routine on the pommel! horse .

Gymnasts

Anticipate

Future

ven though both the boys' and girls'
E
teams were inexperienced this year,
they both look forward to next year.
With a dual record of 7-2, the girls' team
qualified for State with a second place at
Districts. Qualifying for State finals were
Juniors Sue Laverman in the balance beam
and the floor exercise and Freshman Cindy
Pritchard in vaulting. The girls' team was
plagued by injuries throughout the season
according to Coach Ric Heineman. "We
never did get completely healthy," said
Heineman. "Next year we could be
potential state champions if we stay
healthy."
With a lack of returning lettermen, both
teams were composed mainly of freshman.
"This team was a rebuilding season in the
boys' team," said Heineman. At Districts,
the boys' team received third place which
did not qualify them for State. However,
they did qualify four individuals. These
were Seniors Ken Kirchner, Andy Robinson,
and John Bennett and Junior Blake Kuklin .
"We improved our score throughout the
season from 90 to 120," said Heineman,
"Our best meet was the T.J . Invitational
where we received second place."
Outstanding team members included
Senior Andy Robinson by team leadership
and Senior Ken Kirchner by scoring the
most points on the boys' team. On the girls'
team, outstanding members were Junior
Sue Laverman by scoring the most points
and Freshman Elizabeth Huff. Most im-
proved team members were Junior Blake
oys' and Girls' Gymnastics • Front • Joiie Reavis, Pritchard, Back - Coach Ric Heineman, John Bennett, Kuklin and Freshman Jolie Reavis.
sckie Shimerdla, Tonia Quick, Becky Dooley, Blake Kuklin, Rhett Kurkowski, Ken Kirchner, Andy
Iiddie - Missy Adams, Angie Adams, Elizabeth Robinson, Jeff Springer, Brian McNeel, Seth Brutto.
uff, Sue Laverman, Wendy Pankonian, Cindy
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