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Show THE SIGNPOST Friday, March 2, 1990 V) n Sports Swimming and diving competition to be held The Intramural Department is sponsoring a swimmingdiving competition to be held March 8 in the Swenson Gym. There will be men's, women's and co-rec divisions and may compete as individuals or teams with at least four members. Diving will start Thursday, March 8 with warm-ups beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the competition starting at 7 p.m. sharp. Swimming warm-ups will begin immediately following the diving competition. The meet will begin at 7:30 p.m. The entry deadline for both events is Wednesday, March 7 at 3 p.m. All students, faculty, or staff of Weber State with a current WSC ED card are eligible to participate. Each diver must execute a total of six dives, while each swimmer may participate in a maximum of four events, not more than three in individual events. For more information contact the Intramural Department office in Swenson Gym room 105 or call 626-7967. mi pplications taken until March 7 pply at ASWSC offices or contact Dionne Hamilton ext.6349 Shy Dawn Lawler By Tammy Goulding Staff writer of The Signpost Shy 10-year-old Dawn Lawler had a basketball, but the only hoop around belonged to the boy across the street. Her all-consuming love of basketball overcame her shyness and Lawler joined the neighborhood boys playing basketball. The shy, young girl has become Weber State's four year letterwoman, Dawn Lawler. The 6-foot senior and co-captain of this year's women's basketball team has been a key player and leads the team in rebounds, averaging 7.8 boards per game. Lawler can't remember when she didn'tlove the game. "I played from early, early morning until my mom called me in for dinner. I played all the time so that I could be the best,' she said, her self-admitted shyness diminishing as she talks. Her recruitment was not typical of the scouting done by most coaches. WSC teammate Sue Walin played with Lawler on the same Fountain Valley, California High School team. When then Lady Wildcat Head Coach Joan Campbell reviewed a video tape sent by Walin, the coaching staff noticed Lawler. Both Walin and Lawler were invited to visit Weber State. "I always had a goal to get a scholarship and to play in college, so I came to Weber and I love it." She adds, "yeah, so I don't like the cold, but the campus is great and Fve had a chance to play for great coaches and with great players." Lawler gives credit to Head Coach CarlaTaylor and Assistant Coach Anne Handy-Jones for stressing the fundamentals and giving everyone an equal chance. "They have taught us to respect what we can do and to use ANTED: Education Senator enefits: Leadership Experience Tuition Waiver Possible $100.00 Stipend equirements: 2.5 G.P.A. Full Time Student Individual Charter Requirements r- ""i-" ""' - r : 5 5 i o . ' X ; x- o s ! t ! 1 ' , r J . - -t ,. .-i j DAWN LAWLER, 35 it," she said. When Taylor came to WSC in 1988, Lawler fit right into her concept for the Lady 'Cats. "Lawler is a great example of what I stress," she said. I stress tough defense and she is the best post player and rebounder that I have right now. I can count on her every game to do what she needs to do." Lawler's consistent play is what Taylor will miss most after tonight's season finale. "Dawn is shy and doesn't vocally participate much," said Taylor, but her presence on the floor leads us as a team. She changes and becomes assertive when she's playing ball. You can tell she loves the game." Lawler readily admits that her shyness is difficult to deal with, but she credits basketball with helping her overcome this Group petitions the justice department Houston physician Alan Blum steps up efforts to remove cigarette signage at televised sports events. Blum, who heads Doctors Ought to Care, an anti-smoking group, says the group will petition the U.S. Justice Department to prevent tobacco signs at televised soccer games and is planning an opening day boycott of baseball stadiums with cigarette signs. Big Sky Picks winners notice The following Big Sky Picks winners need to come to the Signpost office in the Union Building TODAY after 12 p.m: LADON SWANER DAVID HART BRYANT A. MINER BOB NUNLEY KARLA NELSON RANDY CASH LISA WATKINS You need to talk to Jon Yorgason, sports editor. If you are unavailable, please send a worthy representative. boosts Lady Cats obstacle. "Through basketball, I have learned to be assertive. It's my place to go and just be me," she said. Taylor credits Lawler for beginning the 1989-90 season better prepared than most players. Lawler stayed in Ogden rather than returning home to California. "I stayed here to get in shape during the off-season and I worked hard to become a complete player." During the 1988-89 season, Lawler was named MVP at the Chapman College Classic in Orange, California, after she scored a career-high 33 points. Lawler finished the year sixth in the Big Sky in rebounds (179) and 10th in free throw percentage (.726). She was named to the Big Sky All- r WEBER STATE SENIOR Dawn Lawler ha overcome her shyness to give the Lady Wildcat basketball team four year of spirited, emotional play Conference Honorable Mention team. Currently Lawler is tied for fourth in the conference in rebounding and is third in free throw percentage (.775). The future for Lawler lies in her ability to share her love of basketball with others. "Ever since I picked up a ball, I have wanted to coach basketball," she said. "I enjoy helpingkids learn and hopefully I can coach on a college level someday." Although this year's Lady 'Cats have not enjoyed a winning season (9-17), Lawler does not see the year as a loss. "The players on the team mean everything to me. Sure, we have had our problems, but as friends, they have made this year great." Lawler graduates in June. ;. ' 7- " 4V 7 A t |