Show Pag© 14 April l r by school Staff Writer naments while attending West and won tour- many High in Salt Lake He wanted his family to be active in sports too and the family adopted tennis when Jeff was eight yeras old Last year Jeff and his father won the Parent-Chil- d tournament in Salt Lake Tennis is a game that requires muscle-tau- t bodies with reflexes faster than a freightened hare and a cunning quick mind to outfox the opponent This year Utah State has a wild team that is undefeated thus far in the season One of the their Though tennis is his main concern at the moment Jeff is stars Jeff brightest young doesn’t plan to make it his Gordon from Salt Lake City Jeff attended Olympus High profession According to him it would take too much time and where he established a formidable record and set the stage effort His professional goal at for a brilliant performance Wk' present is a CPA in accounting Now that he has completed the long grinding hours of practice and development he wants to enjoy the sport and perfect himself during his college years Asked what his greatest thrill in tennis has been he responded “It thrills me every time I win a tournament Probably the adept took up the sport in high - Brent Barker ex S ! & I M A - biggest thrill about it all is the hardware” ' Jeff had better build a big cabinet in his living-roo- : m because with 19 trophies and a talent like his he’ll have plenty of “Hardware” to take care of ( A 1: 1 v rw f in college competition As a sophomore in high school he played number one doubles and placed third in the state In his junior year he tried singles but was beat out in the regional finals Last year as a senior he placed second under Jim Robins in the state compeition Robins is now at BYU on a full scholarship Jeff has competed in tournaments in such places as Hawaii California Reno and several cities in other parts of The United States amassing a total of 19 trophies in three to four & I ' ' o ? tpvVtff it - if K" - f r t -- i f RICK DURTEtJSIlfllV experienced: He was captain of the safety patrol in the 6th grade ' V A A ! ( JPLEASEJoteJnm Executive 'A Engineering Senator lislEllBIlEllBliBHEllEliElfEl’EllBliEliaBliaSlgllQHE action Jeff Gordon shows his forehand shot Tennis coach John Hail describes Gordon's forehand as “terrific” In When the USU Housing office recommends that s dents shouldn’t rent apartments unless they can termini the contract at the end of each quarter and then will n allow the same clause in University contracts someth! needs to be changed R BRUCE FLEMING Ktej X r "fii 1 ' S v X S i 'V ? - y w it -- -- VP I & j S v k Volunteer Service i " fr- for smn ugdu! I a Relations ASUSU TODAY NOTE and VOTE $ 'vif V Student mis plash - Primary Elections r t t’f " ' v - J r ' - Xr ' - $ sJLAe t' t ' " - ? ' v VP PillEiigEiiEiiEiEiigiiiEiiqigiaiaiaHiaHHH " & Walking onto the court Jeff Gordon prepares to take on another opponent &i 1 1 1 ' years ' t ' v t In spite of attractive offers from Snow College Mesa Community College and Bowling Green Kentucky Jeff chose USU Why? He receives a scholarship that covers books tuition fees and $30 a month for housing He likes the campus and the proximity to home and family It was Jeff’s father who kindled his interest in tennis His family consists of four boys and a father who is quite accomplished as a tennis player Mr Gordon a strong sports ' - ' 'if 170000 120 'X ACTION IS For Various Automotive Needs Jeff Gordon (°n left) gives a little friendly advise to team snsss “ doubles team for USU at the same time The Original Friendly People 321 Ncrfh number one lSSSS$SSSSSSSSS5SSte Olscf Photos by DAUO Jeff Brough AKDER$03 f tr $4 f £ A Financial "f4 x y' " VP f i it the people’s choice” Call The Ombudsman Comnii 752-410- 0 UC 325 Ext 7644 or cal! the fone 752-41- 3 |