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The INDEPENDENT, April 5, 2000 Page 9 Winter Sports Awards banquet recognizes athletic achievement The Vernonia High School Winter Sports Awards banquet was held March 29, in the VHS gym. Following introductions by Athletic Director Jane McCel- lan and Principal Mike Durbin, the athletes were recognized with awards and certificates for participation and achievement Travis Hightower was named Most Outstanding Play er in boys’ varsity basketball. Most Inspirational Player was Bryan Dinger and Most Im proved was earned by David Koch. Others receiving recogni tion, with Certificates, Pins or Letters, were Kelly Baska, Ja son Busch, Kyle Cota, Brian Collins, Eric Weller, Darcy Kunkel, Eric Patterson and Brad Bricker. Weller also received a Most Outstanding Player award for his performance on the junior varsity team. The jayvee Most Inspirational award went to Josh Ward, and Everett Brown was named Most Improved. Also recognized for their ef forts were Eric Patterson, Dar cy Kunkel, Keith Rondo, J.P. Allison, Jiri Burda, Charles Gendron, Matt Peters, Paul Or lando, Alex Dinger, Matt Kelly, David Koch, Eric Lee, Shawn Robertson and Russell Gregg. No one was surprised when Erica Hobart was named Most Outstanding Player on the var sity girls basketball team. Kelly Kofstad was named Most In spirational and recognition for Most Improved was Amy Spry. In addition to Hobart, fourth year varsity awards went to seniors Casey Weller, Bridget Titus and Kirsten Hyde. Other awards went to Alexis Posley, Kendra DeWitt, Elisa beth Brookins, Rose Peets, itively influence business, gov Megan Peura and Trisha Titus. The Most Outstanding ernment, and society. It also helps them understand that their goals and dreams are im portant and that leaders have The Vernonia High School extreme responsibility in what Lady Logger softball team has ever walk of life they pursue, already had their ups and The Hugh O ’Brian Youth downs this season, most re Leadership was established by cently a 12-2 loss to Portland the popular actor Hugh O’Brian Lutheran on March 31. following a visit to Africa where Head Coach Dana Hyde he was inspired by a meeting said it “...was their third game with Dr. Albert Schweitzer. in a week, and the girls “ ...Schweitzer said to me... seemed a little lethargic.” that the most important thing in The girls came home March education was to teach young 30 with a 12-8 win over the people to think for themselves,” O’Brian says. “From that inspi Rainier High School girls soft- ration, and with the support of ball team. “There was excellent base others who believe in youth and the American Dream, I stealing in this game,” said started HOBY to seek out, rec Hyde. “Jessica Allison, Way- ognize, develop and reward land Graham and Kirsten Hyde outstanding leadership poten all were able to steal bases while sliding home.” tial among our nation’s youth.” Although Rainier scored six For further information call David Schafer, 503-682-3343. Peets attends HOBY conference Vernonia High School soph omore Rose Peets joined more than 190 other high school sophomore leaders from throughout Oregon in Portland, March 16-19, for the Oregon Youth Leadership, Hugh O’Bri an Youth Leadership seminar (HOBY). HOBY brings together a se lect group of high school soph omores to interact with groups of distinguished leaders in business, government, educa tion and the professions, to dis cuss present and future issues. The intent of the activity is to provide the youth with a unique forum for learning about the American incentive system and democratic process, and for broadening their understanding of their leadership potential. The seminar challenges them to think about the world around them and how they, as future leaders, could do to pos- HOT, ICED & BLENDED DRINKS & TEA PASTRIES, MUFFINS, COOKIES, BAGELS YI aw ! d e e d JhaAapauik WlaAAaqo: fa U W - % 11 # da dsrtaik NAIL & TANNING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE • WALK-INS WELCOME \ J _______ 854 BRIDGE ST., VERNONIA • 429-9011 _______ REG HOURS: Mon 6a-12:30p • Tu-F 6a-5p • Sa 7a-5p • Su 8a-2p I I Atta Boy Canned Dog Food Additional recognition went to Jared McWhirter, Jesse Templin, Luke Ellis, Kohei Na- gashio, Aaron Stewart, Jeremy Brennan Jake Corey, Oyl Satrulee, Josh Landers, Mari lyn Schmidlin, Charles Hanson, Jon Hartman, and Kendall Gra ham, plus statisticians Randee Parker and Nicole Koch. Cheerleader Andrea Pinedo was recognized for four years on the team. Other awards went to Christie Brown, Jen nifer Bernardi, Nichole Luke and Jennifer Meglen. I I The Vernonia High School girls golf team was scheduled to meet the Tillamook High School team for their first match of the season March 13, at the Vernonia Golf Course. It didn’t quite work out that way. “The girls have been work ing really hard,” said coach Joe Strand. “A single Tillamook golfer showed up for the match, but the girls played any way.” Liana Traylor’s 72 strokes led the team, followed by Alexandria Hayes with 75, and Megan Peura at 79. The next meet, again with Tilamook, will be April 7 at Til- amook Golf Course. Model 448^ •Baqless. cyclonic action ’ True HEPA Filtration Look for Randy’s Special Buys! WESTERN UNION • MONEY ORDERS • FAX SERVICE LAMINATING • BOOKS • GREETING CARDS • LOTTERY GAMES Open 8 am - 9 pm Seven Days a Week - VISA & MasterCard Vernonia Sentry runs in the first inning, the Lady Loggers weren’t intimidated. There were several outstand ing plays during the game, in cluding what Hyde called “ex cellent fielding” by Nikki Gwin, who took a hard-hit grounder to the foot but still managed to throw the batter out at first. In the season opener, March 28 against Portland Christian, the Loggers lost a tough game, 23-0, but Hyde is proud of her team. ‘The girls hustled and handled the game well. For the most part, they kept their spirits up, and accepted that Portland Christian was a good ball club.” “Nikki was on the ground,” said Hyde. “That was one of those plays where you don’t think it’s going to happen.” But it did. Young Logger team is ready to play ball Another outstanding play was made by leftfielder Jen nifer Grady. With the bases loaded and two down, Grady’s game-ending catch secured the win. More girls wanted for VHS golf W hirlw ind* w ith America^ Best Upright Filtration System* 735 Jefferson Ave. • Vernonia * 429-3811 In his fourth year of wrestling, Justin Johnson was named Most Inspirational. Blaine Vandehey was named Most Outstanding. Joel Mack was Most Improved and, with John Walters, shared the hon ors for Outstanding Freshman Wrestler. Another special award, “Mr. Hustle”, went to Brass Sears. Lady Loggers start softball season with 1-2 record (¡ am I im f b n p u l i j i ¿ A p M i A o B oa ( < award on the jayvee girls bas ketball team went to Kim Nor- mand; Most Improved was Jes sica Allison, and Nicole Swayze was Most Inspira tional. Other jayvee players recog nized were Jessica Jackson, Jessica Allison, Heather For ster, Audrey Isaacson, Brittany Kerns, Trisha Titus, Sommer VanMeter, Bethany Green, Ele na Majbova, Ani Militzer, and Hanna Seidel. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ * ★ ★ i •D eluxe a tta ch m e n ts The girls’ first league match is a tournament at Mint Valley Golf Course in Longview, on April 13. According to Strand, four girls are enough to be consid ered a full team, but the Lady Loggers are looking for at least one more player. “That way,” he said, “we can be sure that we’ll have four players at each match, even if one of the girls doesn’t show up.” Experience is not neces sary, Strand emphasized. For anyone who is interested, prac tices are Monday through Wednesday at Vernonia Golf Course. Thursday is an open day, unless there is a match or tournament. This weeks Hot Buy i New Low Price! 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Slow start for VHS boys golf The Vernonia High School boys golf team most recently competed against Columbia Adventist at the Vernonia Golf Course, losing by 20 strokes on nine holes. “The conditions were not fa vorable for low scores, and some of the boys were nerv ous,” said head coach James Brookins. Steven Potter and Brass Sears stroked the Loggers’ lowest scores, each with 45; Bryan Dinger had 47, and Alex Dinger had 48. Other scores included Matt Brookins with 54 strokes, Joey Strand, 58; Jesse Borst, 66; and Brian Collins with 94. The boys next match will be April 7 at Tillamook.
