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Show 1 Sun Times, February 20, 1980, Page 8 1 Ben Lomond Beacon, February Sportstacular Fame of Clinton Sun Chronicle, February 23 1980, 21,1 980, Page 8 Page 10 courier, reuiuuiy 'All-Star-s', spreads across the country By Keith Duncan Editors Note: This is the first part of a three part series telling the r, colorful story behind the small-sta- r and mini-stjunior drill team group of Clinton, The group is headed by Pat Rhodes who has really become a legend in our time in connection with junior drill teams). December 10, 1975 Dear Pat: ( All-Sta- ar From the humble surroundings of a basement dance studio to the old Smith Cannery of Clearfield (since burned down) to their present dance studio in Clinton, Pat Rhodes junior drill teams have earned a mark of greatness that even history books will unfold in their pages in years to come. But behind all the glamorous comments, articles, the long and durable hours of hard work rendered by the teams, the colorful trips and r, standing ovations, the Clinton All-Sta- Small-Sta- Mini-Sta- r, r drill teams lay out a carpet of simplicity in concept. These are merely young girls with parents that appreciate them. These are young girls who with the attention of adults that care, get involved in something that only seems natural. Mrs. Rhodes first began teaching Alleen in her for her mother basement. Her own involvement grew to great heights early while a cheerleader at Davis High and a Cougarette at Brigham Young University. Todays drill teams have performed all over the western United States and have received praise and standing ovations from Hawaii to Weber State College. Here are some of the comments in letter form received by Pat from places the group has performed: January 14, 1980 Pat Rhodes 150 East 600 North No. 14 Kaysville, UT I never thought I would witness such a magnificent half-tim- e show on our campus as the one last Saturday. Pat, it was absolutely spectacular! I commend you and thank you for your help and participation. Pat Rhodes Layton All Stars E. 1825 No. Layton, Utah 84041 2548 Dear Pat: I want to again thank you, Mrs. Larson and all of your girls for your great performance on December 7. I have received many compliments from fans and the 49er front office and I wanted to pass them on to the people who earned them. As I told your girls after halftime, we have never had a better response for a halftime show. Your teams make up for size with showmanship. All of the participants should be extremely proud to be a member of such an outstanding organization. I have literally been involved with drill teams, baton corps and other performing groups for 26 years but I have never seen anything comparable to the s. all got home okay. I know you had your trials and trauma bringing so many people West. I only hope that after you have had a chance to recuperate you will look back on your trip and performance as an exciting and rewarding experience. I hope you Thanks again, Sincerely, Michael Olmstead Halftime Director of San Francisco Forty Niners October 13, 1977 Sincerely, Lela M. Ence Executive Director University of Utah Alumni Association. February 17, 1976 Mrs. Pat Rhodes East 1825 North Layton, Utah 84041 2548 Dear Pat: We have received an astounding number of comments about your outstanding performance at our game last Friday with Arizona, and the red and white costumes could not have been more perfect for a University of Utah game. Please accept my sincere thanks for a tremendous performance. It is the first time I can remember that our fans have given a group a standing ovation. It is obvious that a great deal of time and effort by the directors and every member of the Layton All Stars goes into such a perfect performance. The Layton All Stars will always be welcome at the University, and thank you again. CHEERFUL JUNIOR DRILL Carolyn H. Johnson Special Promotions Director University of Utah levels beginning, intermediate, and advanced will accomodate all types of players. Different Again, please let me commend and you and your outAll Star, Small Star, Mini standing Star Group. Needless to say, it is the I have ever seen finest half-tim- e Center. We the in Marriott perform certainly tip our hats to all of you. As we talked on the phone this convey my please morning, congratulations to all of your girls, their mothers, and, of course, we know you are responsible. We want to thank you again for doing such a good job. We have had numerous calls and comments since Saturdasy night and all in such a very positive manner, and 1 wanted you to know this. You are welcome to come back anytime, and we are looking forward to your next appearance, believe me. Thanks again from the Athletic Department. Continued success in your future performances, and best of luck in all of your endeavors. Kindest personal regards and best wishes. The first clinic, a pitching clinic, begins on Wednesday, February 20, and will run for four consecutive weeks. Beginning instruction will run from 6 to 7 p.m., intermediate from 7 to 8 p.m., and advanced from 8 to 9 p.m. The first two weeks of the clinic will take place at Olympus High School, with the last two weeks at of Utah HPER Complex, East Gym 101. Registration is set for the first night of the clinic. Pitchers must bring their own catchers and ball and come dressed to play. The $10 cost congratulate inincludes instruction, surance, and a trainer available at all times. Instructors include Fern Gardner, Utahs Womens Athletic Director and softball pitcher an elected to the Hall of Fame; Lloydene Searle, assistant coach at Utah and a former professional softball player; and the University of Utah pitchers currently on the team. The second softball clinic is dated for Wednesday, April 2, and will also run four consecutive weeks. The clinic will be taught by Norma Carr, Utahs Sincerely yours, Pete Witbeck Assistant Athletic Director Brigham Young University MINI-AL- Mrs. Joyce Worthen and All-St- Mini-Sta- r STAR, L softball coach; Lloydene Searle, assistant coach; Jane Hughes, coach at West High; Louise Rodabush, a former pro player; and the 1980 University of Utah softball team. Nicole Cypers, shows off performing uniform. Also offered for beginning, Drill Team West 800 North Clinton, UT 84015 1938 Dear Mrs. Worthen: I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the St. George Hilton Inn to thank you for the cooperation we received from both you and the Drill Team. We and Mini-Sta- r to host the opportunity appreciate your group. They were very well mannered very well behaved, and should be commended for such a responsible attitude. We hope you give us the opportunity of hosting your group next year. If I can be of any further service to you please dont hesitate to contact me. Best Holiday Wishes, All-St- Gwen Pascoe Director of Sales St. George Hilton Inn Jorgenson claims crovun Dawn Straley, Eddie Green and Eric Jorgenson were winners in the Basketball Contest State held at Utah State University in Logan on Saturday, February 16. Dawn Straley, daughter of Richard and Marie Straley, 163 E. 5200 S., Ogden, won the 13 year-ol- d girls basketball playoff. Eddie Green, son of Curly and Doris Green, 715 E. 1250 N., Ogden, won the 11 year-ol- d boys playoff. Eric Jorgenson, 3468 W. 5300 S., Roy, won the 12 year-ol- d boys basketball competition. An estimated 10,000 from Utah competed in this program at school, county and district contests before the 96 area winners advanced to the state competition. Art Jones, assistant state leader, and Rod Tueller, head USU basketball coach were in charge of the program. Theyve played a lot of ball by the time they get to the state contest and theyre good! Mr. Jones said. USU Coach Tueller said the Basketball Program is, One of the greatest programs in the country involving young men and women. All the kids who even came today were winners, considering how many competed to get this far. Six boys and six girls were sent One-On-O- basketball program providing an occasion for fun and individual competition. The rules and skills of basketball are taught, as well as concepts in improving sportsmanship and grooming, good food and nutrition practices, safety and first aid, conditioning and health. in- Sophomore wrestling Continued from Page 7 tournament, and all but one placed in competition. - 98 pounds Darren 2nd place; 105 Shaun Kendall - 1st place; 112 Larry Childs 2nd place; 119 Tom Ramstalther - 2nd place: 126 Scott Van Order, - 2nd place; 132 David Shupe 1st place; 132 -- John Gardener 3rd place; 138 Scott 2nd place; 145 Craig Fletcher Jorgenson 2nd place; 155 John Noble 1st place; 167 Burk Stone 1st place and 185 Tim Porter 2nd place. Roy High School took only six wrestlers to the meet, and four of them placed. 145 Mike Funk - 1st place; 155 Chris Barney aid place; Uni. Brian Wilcox 4th place and Uni. Mark Eggington 1st place. Eggington pinned all three of his opponents. clinic will cover hitting, catching, throwing, and techniques and strategies of all positions. Cost is $8 for the first session, $6 for each additional session, and $22 for all four sessions. All sessions will be held at the HPER Complex, East Gym 101. A registration fee must be paid by March 14. For further information contact Norma Carr at the U of U Athletic Department, One-On-O- T cross-countr- y, CROSSCOUNTRY first intramural activity was the second annual Cross Country Race. This event took place during the fourth week of the term and was under the direction of Robert Hunsaker, the student intramural director. The Cross Country Course consisted of 1.7 miles laid out through the back streets of Sunset City. The overall champion for the second year in a row was Roland Bahe with a time of seconds. Other finishers were as follows: eight minutes and forty-seve- n Darin Hansen, 9:13; Merrill Johnson, 9:27; Tom Gailey, 9:30; Larry Henderson, 9:48; Tim Contos, 10:04; John Shaw, 10:16;, Jay Cummings, 10:17; Eugene Smith, 10:18; Richard Jenkins, 10:34; Chris Reed, 10:35; and Lorin Smith 12:30. Two participants did not finish, and no girls participated in this years To initiate the new school year, the race. Soccer For the first time ever, Soccer was played as an intramural activity. Soccer replaced flag football. This was done so that the girls could participate in a fall activity. Seven teams entered this activity, one being an all girls team called The One and Onlys. Every team played six games with the highlight of the season being the final game on October 23 under team of the lights of City Park. The champion, Losers, beat an all-stplayers from the other five teams. The score was four to three. Listed below are the final results of Soccer play. Final SoccerStandings Points Scored Opponent Scored 38 35 4 10 14 12 10 7 31 18 29 23 26 7 Members of the championship team include: Steve Lobato, Patrick Estep, Steve Drake, Mike Henrie, Ron Neiderhauser, Mark Adams, Kenneth Myerhoffer, Jim Martin, Darin Hansen, John Kelley, Larry Johnson, Tom Gallegos, and Larry Henderson. The winner of the leading scorer trophy was Patrick Estep with 15 double elimination wrestling tournament began on October 31, with wrestlers participating in fifteen different weight classes. Eighth and ninth grade wrestlers went at each other in eight different weight classes and the remaining seven weight class consisted of the seventh grade grapplers. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the top three finishers in each weight class. A sixty-fou- r Results Weight 75 lbs. 95 lbs. 105 lbs. 110 lbs. 120 lbs. 125 lbs. 135 lbs. Heavy Weight Super Heavy Weight Gold Rick Herdt Tim Glover James Moore Jeff Davis Steve Drake Roland Bahe Marc Lacher Steve Lobato LaVar Edwards Silver Randy Shelley Marty Hansen Darren Howard Tommy Williams Tino Martinez Martin Martinez Eugene Dunford Albert Peebles Bronze Dean Taylor Alan Kim Miller Bachman John Kelley Blair Savage John Shaw Emerico Flores Kevin Gerhardt Seventh results e 4-- : Wrestling from each extension district representing the six categories to play basketball. The were also quizzed on food and nutrition, conditioning, and first aid. In addition, two educational winners were sent from each district, who did not play basketball, but competed only on an educational test. The Basketball Program is to provide an opportunity for youth to participate in a structured y goals. One-On-O- one-on-on- In 1965 an intramural program was started at Sunset Junior High on a trial basis with basketball being the prime activity. Fourteen years and 3360 basketball games later, the program has grown to involve seven activities and several hundred participants. From its inauguration date in 1965, to the present time, the program has been under the full direction of Mr. Bemie Yoachum. Mr. Yoachum has designed this program to give all students an opportunity to engage in a variety of wholesome competitive and recreative activities. Although the participation is voluntary, every student is urged to take advantage of the various wholesome-plaopportunities provided by the intramural program. The activities provided are based on the interests and needs of the participants and the availability of equipment and facilities. Therefore, the activity calendar may vary from year to year. For the past three years the student intramural director has been Robert Hunsaker. With Roberts help and direction the intramural program has been greatly enhanced. Intramural Calendar The intramural calendar includes within it some seven different and soccer in the fall, continuing sports, beginning with and volleyball and finally with the winter basketball, wrestling through ending with softball and the pentathlon which includes five track events. termediate and advanced players, the 4-- Caulford Sunset Junior High offers a top program Two softball clinics, one emphasizing pitching and the other various softball skills, will be sponsored by the University of Utah this Spring in conjunction with Wolfes Sporting Goods and the American Softball Association. The clinics are participation clinics, designed to give instruction on the skills and techniques of all areas of softball. Dear Pat: 5, 1979 Tiffany Rhodes, Intramural News Softball clinic being offered 84037 December (I. to r.) Michelle Bouchard and Kimberly Curtis. Kneeling is Chelese Worthen. Sincerely, Mrs. Gary Rhodes 2548 East 1825 North Layton, Utah 84041 team members of Pat Rhode's Clinton include, standing, ERIC JORGENSEN, Roy, was th division of the state Saturday in Logan. trophies. 4-- H Liz champion in the 12 year-ol- d boys basketball at Utah State University leader, presented Gorham, USU state one-on-on- e 4-- H Silver Eugene Smith Thomas McLean Doug Madsen Merrill Johnson Kirt Stark John Fisher Kenneth Martin Bronze David Dunford Joe Luoma Calvin Cain Kirby Brotzman Earl Shrider David Smith |