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Melinda Jean Copp
Leisa Johnsen Dives Into Her Future
John Stone
Swimming - 1,2,3,4: Dorm Proc­ Coulter II
tor - 3,4; All-American Swimmer Football - 1,2; Basketball - 1.2;
- 1,2,3,4.
Lacrosse - 1.2.4; Band -
l,2,3,4|pres., drum major); Dis­
trict Solo and Ensemble Contest
- 1,2,3,4; State Solo and Ensem­
ble Contest - 3.4; Stage Band - 4;
Singing Pines - 3.4; Madrigals -
3,4: Barbershop Quartet - 4;
Dorm Proctor - 4; Freshman
Board; Sophomore Board; Junior
Board (sgt.-at-arms); Senior
Board (sgt.-at-arms); TYPE I -
1,2,3,4; SCRIBBLER - 4; Spanish
Club - 3,4; Backgammon Club -
1,2,3,4; Key Club - 4;Varsitv Club
- 3,4; Drama Club - 3,4. (Cont. on
p. 270)
Anne Taylor Davis Kadina deElejalde
Cheerleading - 1; Pep Club - French Club - 1,2,3,4; French
1,2,3,4; Jr. Anchors - 1; Anchors - Nat'l. Honor Society - 2,3,4;
2,3,4; Spanish Club - 3,4; Spanish Spanish Club - 3,4: Spanish
Nat’l. Honor Society - 3.4; Nat'l. Honor Society - 3,4; "The
Student Council - 3: Track - 3; Pod" - 2; N.F.L. - 3,4 (treas.)
Letter Club - 3.4; Happy Cookers "Vanities" - 3; Pep Club - 3;
- 1; Backgammon Club - 1,2; Dancing - 3; Senior Board.
CRESTIAN - 4; Junior Board;
Senior Board; Homecoming
Committee; Who's Who Among
American High School Students
- 4.
“An outstanding world class athlete, Group Champion, and placed 3rd in
she is a pleasure to work with because the National Junior Olympics of 1979.
she is one of the few athletes who is Leisa has high hopes of competing in
extremely dedicated, mentally positive, the Olympics of 1984 as well as
and a hard worker." This statement receiving a diving scholarship for her
was made by Dave Nielsen, coach of college years. Her goal is “to be #1.”
one of Florida's top female divers,
Leisa Johnson. Leisa attributes much of her success to
outside sources, such as school support.
Leisa, who has been diving for nine She stated, “Thanks, P.C., for support­
years, has attended Pine Crest since ing me in everything I did.” She also
the 7th grade. She came to the school gave much credit to her coach. She
because of “good diving coach and said, “Dave's understanding gives me
facilities, and the academics.” confidence, and I’ll always love him.”
According to Dave Nielsen, “Leisa’s
Throughout her career as a diver, she talent, grace, and beauty is surpassed
has won national recognition. Leisa is a by no other athlete. I will definitely see
three-time High School All-American her in the Olympics."
Athlete, is ranked 6th as National Age
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