Page 102 - PINE CREST 1980

Swimmers And Divers

Make A Splash

The Pine Crest swimming and diving Johnsen placed first, Scott (ones
program has always had a reputation placed fourth, and Lauri Stuart
for excellence. This year was no placed thirteenth. The swimmers also
exception. The boys’ team completed received their best scores of the
the season with a 9-0 record, while season.
the girls’ team was not far behind
with a 7-2 record. Diving coach Dave Coach Miller stated that swimmer
Nielsen commented, “This diving Melinda Copp was the team's most
team is made up of dedicated athletes, valuable player because she scored
who are striving for personal excel­ more points than any other swimmer
lence and continuing reputation of top or diver on the team. He also
caliber divers, recognized not just commented that the girls’ best event
locally and across the state, but was the backstroke, while the boys
nationally also.” excelled in sprinting events.

Both the swimming coach, Mr. Bob
Miller, and the diving coach felt that
the state meet was their team’s best KEEPING TRACK of the remaining laps for
teammate Mike Rentoumis, ]im Rattray waits
performance of the season. The
for the proper time to immerse the lap counter
divers did exceptionally well. Leisa in the pool.

THE TOP SCORING SWIMMER, Melinda
Gopp, practices her technique in the Woodson
Pool after school has ended for the day.

FLUID MOTION is a necessity for Mike
Rentoumis as he swims against many quick
opponents in the Woodson Invitational Meet.

S f i / V a r s i t y S w i m m i n g a n d D i v i n g