TRACK Dynamic Team Boasts Record Breaking Performances IDENTIFICATION PAGE 524 was honored for his jump ability, Conference meet. In this competition, and 1981 NCAA Championship qualifier senior Jeff Larkin won the 100-meter The trackmen made their presence Raymond Stiles made it to the top with dash, and Raymond Stiles finished first in known as they travelled across the his 110-meter high hurdle performances. the 100-meter high hurdles. Such a pro- Southeast. A tough series of meets in- Those performances helped to earn him a ductive and rewarding season gave cluded the Georgia State Champion- ranking of seventh in the world. Tech's track team an optimistic outlook ships, where the cindermen grabbed first The team sent seven individuals to the for the future. place. Strong in sprints and confident in NCAA indoor meet, and six qualified for

most events, Tech tied or broke seven- the outdoor NCAA competition. Through TOP: Freshman Pete Baldwin takes a long jump. teen school individual records at this a combination of teamwork and individual BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kevin Schmidt throws state-wide meet. The USA Track and efforts, the Jackets were able to better the javelin. All-American Jeff Larkin comes in first. Javier Rodriguez throws the shot. Ray Stiles Field Association recognized two talented their last year's ACC ranking of sixth by displays the form in high hurdles that ranks him seniors as All-Americans. Phil Alexander finishing fifth in this year's Atlantic Coast seventh in the world.

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A serious lack of depth caused the Georgia Tech Wrestling Team to have a sub-par year. Since several grapplers were forced to wrestle up a weight class to cover an injured teammate, team scores suffered. This was most visible at the Southeastern Invitational Tournament where not a single Tech wrestler placed. This was the team's worst showing in ten years. A few individuals, however, sparked the team and were an encouragement to the overall outlook of the season. Junior Gary Comelio had a great deal of ex- perience to offer the young team and led the Jackets in points won. John Nicklos and Butch lkner, two promising freshmen, also proved to be vital additions to the wrestling team. Made up of mostly underclassmen, the Jackets lost only one graduating senior at the season's close. Working with another year's experience, the team aimed to build up the existing matmen and fill the gaps in the weight classes in order to fare better in the next season.

TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Lowell Lange gives Jack Hesse a few pointers during a sweaty practice. Gene Dobson pins a Citadel man with style. RIGHT: Freshman Butch Ikner is en route to a Tech win over a Louisiana State University grappler.

248 / Wrestling WRESTLING Grapplers Seriously Hindered by Meager Roster

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The intense thrills and skills of athletic competition is not specifically reserved for the varsity sports. Although Tech's non-varsity club sports do not draw the large supportive crowds as the sports of varsity status, these groups maintain the excitement of team participation. Funding for club sports comes through the Athletic Association, but even still the teams are not given varsity status. The teams play a regional schedule, including some national tournaments, and often come up against opponents that are recognized as varsity teams. Tech also has several sports clubs, consisting of teams which do not receive direct support from the Athletic Association. The Student Athletic Fee serves to boost their budgets, enabling the clubs to purchase badly needed equipment. The fee, however, does not cover their traveling expenses, which must be either secured through fund raisers or other various means.

Club Sports / 253 MEN'S BOWLING Bowlers Earn Bid to the Sectionals IDENTIFICATION PAGE 524

For the second straight year, the Men's Bowling Team captured first place in their division with near perfect play, losing only one match to Georgia State University. Led by top bowler Steve Whitlock, who averaged well over 190, the team went on to participate in the Association of Col- lege Unions Tournament held in Gainesville, Florida, where they took first place. This performance earned them a bid to sectionals, a stepping stone to the National Championship. In past years, funding for such ex- penses as out-of-town matches, equip- ment and uniforms was provided by the individual team members. This year, however, the team was aided by the new- ly chartered Bowling Club which provided some of the necessary travelling funds.

254 / Men's Bowling WOMEN'S BOWLING Team Racks Up Respectable Record Despite Losses

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In the midst of a rebuilding era, the Women's Bowling Team managed to garner a respectable record of 4 wins and 8 losses. This was good enough to earn them a second place finish in their divi- sion. The women also travelled to the ACU-I tournament in Gainesville, Florida, where they finished a solid fourth. Division competition was fierce; the Lady Jackets bowled against such teams as Georgia State, ranked fourth in the na- tion, Clemson, and Spartanburg Methodist College. Several matches were lost by less than fifty total pins. Three of the six members graduate in the spring, and new blood is vital to the team's future. The bowlers hope to in- crease their depth at the fall tryouts.

TOP, FAR LEFT: Gregg Lalis works on his form. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jimmy Williams con- centrates on his mark. Renay Zimmerman throws a strike. Johnna Rurak picks up a split.

Women's Bowling / 255 256 / Rugby RUGBY Ruggers Enjoy Comradery During Fierce Competition IDENTIFICATION PAGE 527

Although the Georgia Tech Rugby Team faced only seven opponents in the fall, rigorous practices kept the ruggers in good enough shape to beat teams like Emory, Okaloosa, and Atlanta. Their outstanding performance in the Peachtree Invitational Tournament highlighted the short season, as they took home second place honors. Six squad members were named to the Georgia under 23 years "Select Side," a sort of all-state team. The ruggers to be commended are Bob Dary, Rob Busby, Dan Seifert, Chip Biggers, Bill Hemp, and Jerry "the Boneman" Morrone.

TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Darby skies in the lineout as UGA wins the ball. Paul Hoffman tackles an Auburn rugger. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Flash blocks out an Auburn defender as he pitches to Dan Flyhalf. Fearless Doug Booth jukes the Georgia Boys.

Rugby / 257 HOCKEY Lack of Home Ice Defrosts Season IDENTIFICATION PAGE 527

The 1983 season was one that almost wasn't for the Georgia Tech Hockey Team. With the closing of Iceland, Atlanta's only ice rink, in the fall the men were forced to travel to Chattanooga to practice as well as play their games. Un- fortunately, scheduling problems plagued the Jackets, and they were only able to set up a two game season. The team took on the University of Tennessee in Chat- tanooga. With only ten players, they made a respectable showing, despite the fact that they lost both games. With the opening of a new ice rink in Stone Mountain in the coming season, the Hockey Team hopes to resume a regular schedule against such teams as Duke, Georgia State and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

TOP, FAR RIGHT: Gina Carr displays winning style. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Techman steals puck from a UTC opponent. Player prepares to pass to his teammate.

258 / Hockey WATER SKIING Tech Remains on Top Despite Loss of Many Seniors

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With impressive placings in spring tour- naments, Georgia Tech's Ski Team is credited with several record breaking feats. On Augusta's Lake Olmstead, three of the athletes set conference and school records: Kent Masters in Men's Tricks; Gina Carr in Women's Jump; and Bill Archer in Men's Slalom. Several valuable skiers graduated in the spring, taking with them talent that the team desperately needed. The best the Jackets could hope for was a respec- table season. Record-breaking perfor- mances by Bill Archer, Kent Masters, and Jennifer Leachman just weren't enough to attain a first-place slot for Tech. At the Tech-sponsored tourney in Rome, Georgia, the team was able to save face by taking second place. Outstanding performances were provided by Team Captain Bill Archer, Most Valuable Player Gina Carr, and Most Im- proved Player Becky Bystricky.

Water Skiing / 259 260 / Lacrosse LACROSSE Stickmen Earn the Respect of Northeastern Colleges IDENTIFICATION PAGE 527

Compiling the best season record ever, the Lacrosse Team completed its 1982 season with an impressive 8-3 win/loss record. Beating Kenyon College, Amherst College and MIT made the Yellow Jackets the co-champion of the Suncoast Lacrosse Tournament held in Tampa. Wins over teams such as Clemson, The Citadel, and Georgia earned Tech the reputation of being the best Lacrosse team in the Southeast, while they gained the respect of Northeastern teams by defeating Georgetown, Kenyon, Radford and MIT. The Jackets also suffered some disappointing defeats, losing to Lynch- burg by two goals and VMI by only one. The Yellow Jackets' attack, regarded as being one of the best in the country, consisted of Tim Kehoe, Paul Van-Slyke and John Kerins. Kerins and Kehoe were ranked second and third in the nation for five points scored per game. The mid- fields for Georgia Tech were led by Steve Confield, Fred Budzius and John Ingram, while Rich Butler and Gary Marcinkoski headed the defense. The spring season was the last for many graduating Tech players, and left many positions open at attack and midfield. However the past year's increased exposure attracted several excellent players from the North- east. With the help of the new team members, the Tech squad easily beat Tennessee and Georgia in the fall.

TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul Van-Slyke eludes a Georgia defender. Steve Laskowski and Fred Bud- zius trap an opponent. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: George Shields steals the ball as Rich Klaus wat- ches. Budzius looks for an open teammate. SAILING TEAM Impressive Skill Earns ACC Berth IDENTIFICATION PAGE 528 The Georgia Tech Sailing Team steadi- ly worked to improve its program as they sought a national ranking. As a member of the twenty-team South Atlantic Inter- collegiate Racing Association, Tech rac- ed with such nationally ranked teams as Old Dominion University and the Universi- ty of Charleston. At the fall champion- ships, Tech finished fifth in the SAISA dinghy championships and third in the SAISA sloop championships behind ODU and Charleston. As a result of these notable performances, they were offered a berth in the Atlantic Coast Champion- ships. At a Tech hosted regatta held in February on Lake Lanier, the team cap- tured first place in both the division and overall competition. The team is affiliated with the Georgia Tech Sailing Club, and races throughout the year. Open to all of the club's members, the team holds regular prac- tices in addition to enjoying all of the club's regular social events.

TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Chet Touton and Ken Howard prepare to set sail. Sophomore Donni Robinson gets in shape for an upcoming meet. BELOW: Sailing team members race in a Tech hosted regatta on Lake Lanier.

262 / Sailing WOMEN'S SWIMMING Lack of Funding Severely Restricts Women Swimmers IDENTIFICATION PAGE 528

A lack of funding forced an ab- breviated season for the Women's Swim Team in its first year as a chartered club. The Lady Jackets competed in a dual meet against Emory and in the state in- vitational meet in the latter part of winter. In the short season several "swimmin' women" were revealed as vital team members. Standouts on the team includ- ed Sian Vaughn, a backstroke specialist, sprint freestyler Tamy Sealey, and Graciela Perez-Cruet, distance breaststroker. One of the goals of. Coach Mindy Milland is to achieve varsity status for the team. Cathy Reardon was responsible for organizing and chartering the club, which is open to any girl who wants to compete intercollegiately or just swim for fun. Since most of the team is underclassmen, Tech has a foundation on which to build a strong women's swimming program.

Women's Swimming / 263 SOFTBALL Jackets Excel Despite a Slow Start IDENTIFICATION PAGE 528 State status, while Jill Carlyle and Gigi Magoulas were named All-Tournament. Records are often not a fair indication In addition, pitcher Joni Tyler was a of a team's playing skills, as was the case unanimous All-Tournament choice, the with the Lady Jackets' softball team. only player to be so honored. Following a 9-21 season and a seemingly First-year coach Debbie Richardson dormant period of losses, the team was voted Coach of the Year by the blossomed during the State Tournament, Georgia State Tournament umpires, but revealing their full potential. Tech entered resigned her position to devote more time the tourney tied for last place and to her assistant basketball coaching emerged with a third place trophy. This duties. Maryanne Ingram took command feat marked the best state tournament of the young squad in the fall and started finish ever by a Tech softball team. a year-round conditioning program for A pair of sisters is credited for firing up the team. Three graduated seniors left the team at the plate. Freshman Jill gaps in the starting lineup, but the Lady Carlyle led the team with a .470 batting Jackets look forward to an improved 83- average while senior Julie came in sec- 84 season. ond. In addition to grabbing top batting honors, Jill was voted All-Tournament, and Julie won the Yellow Jacket award TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Third baseman, Rochelle Laudenslager, snares an errant throw from home for leadership on the field. and saves a sure run as Auburn player steals from The Jackets were also powerful on second. Pitcher Joni Tyler, unanimous All- defense as the entire starting had Tournament choice, winds up to strike out another batter. Leading the team with a .470 batting honors bestowed upon them. Wendy average, freshman sensation Jill Carlyle concen- Morris and LeeAnn Woodhull earned All- trates on hitting a .

264 / Softball Softball / 265 MEN'S SOCCER Club Fields Two Teams in League IDENTIFICATION PAGE 528

The Soccer Club fielded two teams in the Atlanta District of the Amateur Soc- cer League (ADASL) . The "G" team finished with a 13-6-1 record in the sec- ond division, while the "T" team com- pleted a 14-4-1 season in the fourth divi- sion. Each team played a twenty game regular season followed by a single elimination championship tournament. Forty-eight teams participated in the tourney, where the "G" team captured second overall, and the "T" team finished third. Both teams finished first within their division in the tournament. The "G" team also played inter- collegiate games against schools throughout the Southeast. Although they had a disappointing season, the teams gained invaluable experience by com- peting against reputable teams such as the University of Tennessee, Kennesaw College and West Georgia College. A challenging season and enjoyment of the sport made the travel worthwhile for the club.

266 / Men's Soccer WOMEN'S SOCCER Impressive Season Record Compiled Through Teamwork

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The Women's Soccer Team continued its winning tradition despite being plagued by turnover of coaches and players. During fall, they compiled a 9-2-1 intercollegiate record. The team suc- cessfully competed in an Atlanta indoor winter soccer league and traveled to Gainesville, Florida, for an outdoor tournament. Although the team scoring was more balanced than usual, senior Mary Jo Frankel and junior Julie Herold continued to pace the Lady Jackets' offense. Tech controlled the midfield with the play of senior Woody Werschmidt and freshman Leah Flores. Goalkeeper Katherine Taylor anchored the defense, allowing no more than two goals in any one game and recording six shutouts. The outstanding play of sweeper Kathleen McCarthy is also to be noted. Despite these individual efforts, the team was truly characterized by team- work. In a visit to Tuscaloosa, the Lady Jackets defeated both University of Alabama and Louisiana State University while playing with only ten people, an ac- complishment made possible by their determined and balanced team play.

TOP, FAR LEFT: Techman fights for the ball. ABOVE: Julie Herold steals one from an opponent. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Player defends his turf. Kathleen McCarthy races to gain ball control first.

Women's Soccer / 267 WOMEN'S TENNIS Recruits Bring Surprisingly Respectable Season

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Third year Women's Tennis Coach Julie Wrege entered the 1982 season a little nervous. The past season had been an exceptional one for the team, bringing with it a 13-3 record and a trip to the Na- tionals. This year, Coach Wrege recruited heavily to replace several players who had graduated. These freshmen added depth to the team, but the question re- mained — how would they measure up against the competition? Led by team captain Ann Parker, the Jackets, a Division III team, played skillfully against tough Division I and II teams. With eleven wins and eleven losses, they lived up to their expectations and met a pre-season goal of fifty per- cent. The team hosted and fared well in two tournaments, finishing third and fourth against seven opponent teams. In the upcoming season the Jackets will move up to NCAA Division I in accor- dance with the NCAA rating system. Aims for the year include team improve- ment and various scholarships for players. They also look forward to ACC play in the near future.

TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Julie Crittenden sets up for a stinging backhand. Captain Ann Parker aces an op- ponent. Sally McRobert 'reaches for a smashing return. Laura Thomas, a senior, works on her form.

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Intramurals at Georgia Tech adopted a new look this year, beginning with the creation of the new position, Director of Recreational Sports. Butch Stanphill, the recipient of this new title now directs intramurals, recreation and sports teams. One of the changes brought to the intramural program was seven man screen blocking. This new style of football reduced injuries drastically and helped qualify Tech for the National Intramural Football Tournament held in New Orleans. The tourney, co-sponsored by Budweiser and the Sugar Bowl, provided a side-by-side comparison of Tech's program to other programs in the nation. Both the men's and women's teams fared well, especially for their first season of screen blocking. With the expanded Co-Rec program the three major sports — football, basketball and softball — attracted and enjoyed increased participation. In addition, the seasons of the other sports were shortened to half a quarter so that players would not play more than two at a time.

Intramurals / 275 SPRING INTRAMURALS Spring Weather Infects Students With Softball Fever Spring and fair weather brought soft- ball fever to the Tech campus, as well over a hundred teams took to the fields. Towers, Off and the Betas took the Dorm Independent and Fraternity titles. However, all were defeated in the round robin by the lone entry in the Varsity Divi- sion, the Bad Aces, who made it to the ti- tle undefeated. In the women's division Glenn edged Fitten to take the title away from the former three-year straight title winner. In co-recreational softball the Mixed Nuts remained unbeaten to claim the title. In minor sports the Betas again won the Fraternity division in racketball. They then went on to defeat Mao and the YM- CA for the school title. The victors or sur- vivors of the street hockey league were the Avengers. In tournament play the White Knuckles took the golf trophy. In the track and field meet a tie decision was reached for the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and the in- dependent team, Bombers.

TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: The Grant Field track is the sight of the 440 yard dash. A good jump and strong kick are essential to win the 50 meter swim. BOT- TOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Total concentration goes in- to delivering a strike. A Theta Xi gives a pitch his best effort. The diving competition tests timing and coordination.

276 / Spring Intramurals Spring Intramurals / 277 278 / Summer SUMMER INTRAMURALS Popularity of Indoor Summer Intramurals Increases Although classes are rather subdued in the summer, intramurals were as fierce as ever. Forty-five softball teams took the field in men's and co-rec softball. Biddy basketball, played with three players, was also a popular indoor summer sport; par- ticipation was up this year with fifteen teams competing. And in volleyball the perennial champion IE Jocks took the summer title by narrowly defeating the Latin Wonders.

TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Pitcher winds up for another strike. Batter anticipates oncoming ball. Player takes aim. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: IE Jocks fiercely battle the Latin Wonders during volleyball championship. Baseman stretches for a throw from the shortstop.

Summer Intramurals / 279 280 / Fall Intramurals FALL INTRAMURALS Split Season, Controversial Rules Change Program Fall brings with it not only enthusiasm for varsity football but also for intramural competition. The season brought con- troversial new rules which prohibited all but incidental contact in flag football. The players' skepticism diminished, however, as intramural-related injuries dropped drastically from the previous year. Last year's finalist Phi Delta Theta and the Black Seeds again won their divisions, and it appeared nothing had changed. However, Dorm Champion Towers over- came the odds by wresting the title. In the Women's Championship, two teams from the same league met in the finals because of the new playoff rules which take the top two from each league. Fitten, who had demolished Armstrong-Fulmer in the regular season, narrowly defeated them in the finals for the crown. Both the men's and women's championship teams con- tinued post season play with a strong showing in the National Tournament held at the University of New Orleans. The Mixed Nuts took the Co-Rec title for the fourth consecutive quarter. In the first half of the split season, foot- ball was played, while in the second half Ultimate Frisbee became the challenge. The season came down to a close match in which the Sig Eps edged the defending champion Grim Reefers in overtime. Volleyball once again saw the Indepen- dent Latin Wonders and I.E. Jocks battle for the school title. After defeating the other division winners, Delta Sigs and Techwood, the I.E. Jocks downed the Wonders in their third meeting of the season. In other school championships, the Spingos edged Armstrong-Fulmer, and the Co-Rec Glenwood team defeated Harmful. In sports with smaller teams, the Pikes dominated Walleyball. The fraternity team took first while their independent team claimed second. In tennis, Caldwell, Chi Psi and A K Psi claimed their division bragging rights; Chi Psi claimed the overall title. And in the most individual of tournaments, Lambda Chi edged the Tekes for the Cross Country Pewter.

TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: In dorm warfare, Armful is out to win this one. The Grim Reefers, reigning ultimate frisbee champs, try to hang on to their title. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: The I.E. Jocks snatch a win from the Latin Wonders for the school volleyball championship. Ultimate is more than just a game for the Spee-Wees. The FIJIs spike in hopes of a walleyball win.

Fall Intramurals / 281 WINTER INTRAMURALS Diverse Contests Enliven Season

Basketball as usual proved to be the in a row in which the season's major sport major diversion of Tech students during was taken by a dorm. In the Women's winter quarter. With 110 teams signed School Championships, the favored up, including a new division, the quarter Sugar Babes were defeated by a steady got off to a busy start. The new division, BSU squad. known as 5'11" basketball was limited to In Water Polo, playoff action was students 5'11" tall, or less. Phi Delta dominated by the fraternities as the Theta dominated this league with two Tekes and the Pikes defeated the other teams in the playoffs. They finally won the division champion Titanics and Smith to league's first championship with a win meet in the finals. The Tekes played a over Smith Dorm. In the growing Co-rec steady game and took the Pikes by four division which pits teams of males and goals. females against each other, there were The Wrestling Tournament was held enough teams for two leagues this year. again with good participation. All weight The season ended with a strong Alpha Chi Omega classes had several entries and the meet team edging the defending champions, was called by high school association the Mixed Nuts. referees. The Lambda Chi's won easily In the standard basketball leagues, with 30 points more than their closest play was as exciting as ever. In fraternity competition, the Tekes. play, Beta Theta Pi edged out Pi Kappa Alpha for the Division title by one point to revenge a regular TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dave Nozick bowls for season loss. The Independent powers, trophies and T-shirts during the finals of intramural the Cosmos and the Easy Peas met in the bowling. Intramural Wrestling proves to be a gruel- division finals with the Cosmos taking the ing contest for these two aspiring athletes. BOT- Peas. In a surprise finish, the dorm divi- TOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Wrestling presents many un- foreseen hazards to the health of its aficionados. A sion champions, Field, took the school ti- B-League reject grabs a bound. Co-rec fosters a tle. This made winter the second quarter battle of the sexes.

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