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Show Page 14 The Tfumderbird Tuescfoy November 29, 1 989 Smith combines art, gymnastics Women's athlete of the week' Involved student is a Sterling Scholar , Miss SUSC attendant Gwen Thomas, a senior guard, scored 19 points to lead the Lady Birds in a losing effort at Idaho State Monday night. Gwen also dished out for many assists and helped break down a tough ISU defense. She is our Female Athlete of the Week. Good job, Gwen! by Brooks Washburn With the grace of a dancer she lightly moves across the mat, performing the routine that she the Utah State meet last year, where I placed 7th has done a thousand times before. overall on floor, Smith said. The flexibility of her toned body is apparent as Smith says her favorite event, without question, she executes her leaps and kicks in preparation for is the floor exercise. However, she has competed in the next run. other events as well, including uneven bars and Suddenly from a corner of the mat she explodes balance beam. I like the floor event best because it across the floor. With a series of hand springs, her gives me a chance to express myself more creatively, Smith velocity builds until, in one mighty display of controlled power, she vaults high above the floor, says. As far as her future goals are concerned, Smith tumbling into space. It might be said, Shell crash and burn for says she has her sights set on placing in both sure, as she spirals toward the mat. Then, at the regional and national competition this year. last second of flight, she seems to do the impossible. Twisting her body in a agonizing way, she puts her feet between herself and the mat to land safely and gracefully. gymnastics Such graceful madness can and does exsist in the ? art of gymnastics. Karen Smith, the SUSC p I f gymnast described above, says she sees a direct relationship between gymnastics and her declared major, art. Both art and gymnastics require a certain amount of creativity, Smith says . Thats p probably the reason that I enjoy the sport so STATE BANK OF SOUTHERN UTAH 26 Norti Main Street, Cedar City Your home town bank Men's athlete of the week Art and Shawn Daniels, a 6--2 junior forward from California, scored a total of 75 points over a three-gam- e span, including 37 points against former NBA great Ray Townsend, to lead SUSC to a victory against two losses in mens basketball action last week. Shawn is our Male Athlete of the Week. Congratulations, Shawn. Born in Inglewood, Calif., Smith moved to Salt Lake City at an early age and has spent most of her life in the Salt Lake area. I first gained interest in gymnastics when I was fairly young, Smith says. I took tumbling lessons when I was 1 1 years old, and have been, involved with gymnastics ever since." Smith has competed seriously for only five years and has been successful. In high school she was voted as team captain and scholar athlete. She also took third on floor exercise at the region meet and qualified for state as a result of that performance. While at SUSC, Smith has had several very good meets. She took first place on the floor Publications Board seeks two members. are students openings for two beginning January, 1984. Time commitment is minimal: 3-- 6 hours per quarter to administer affairs of student publications, require a certain amount of creativity. much.. HOYLE INSURANCE James Hoyle, agent, Terry Hoyle, agent 164 West Center, Cedar City There exercise at a meet at Cal-Pol- y last year and did very well at this years intrasquad meet. I feel my best performance was at including the selection of editors. Fill out application from the student activities office. Deadline: Dec. 1 . However, as with every goal, The true measure of success comes from setting a goal and then working toward it, she said. We generally work out two hours a day, Thats not counting the hours of weightlifting, running, stretching and other conditioning exercises required to compete. People who know her say Smith is a student whos involved in many campus activities. Not only is she involved in the art program, she has been a Sterling Scholar and was the second attendant in the Miss SUSC pageant. I have really enjoyed my stay here at SUSC, Smith said. I really love the people and the programs here. g selections named All-RMA- C The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference selections for football released its and volleyball last week. SUSC center John Smith, a senior from Brawley, Calif., was elected to the first squad. team of the Smith was a stalwart of the Thunderbird offensive line, and received high praise from SUSC coaches and professional scouting crews. Other Thunderbirds receiving football honors were tailback Curry Ancar, linebackers Gene Gatza and Dave Smith, fullback Gary Mason, safety Scott Henderson, and offensive linemen Stuart Brooks, Bruce Stuart and Dale Loveland. 6-- d SUSC dominated the volleyball squad, placing three players on the first team. Paula Burgoyne, a hitter from Cedar City, Colleen Hawkins, a hitter from Provo, Utah, and Lisa Ballantyne, a hitter from Bountiful, Utah, were elected Though the Lady Birds won the RMAC championship for the seventh consecutive year, no other players received honorable mention honors. In addition to making the squad, and Burgoyne was elected Academic VII. Tori Brinkerhoff, a hitter from Cedar City, also made the Academic squad. 6-- 0 8 9 9 Friday Midnight Movie at the Downtown Campus Theater: Risky Business $1.50 with activity card Movies at the Fiddlers Canyon Theaters: Running Brave PG All The Right Moves R Ostermans Weekend R kttTaex3nsxs3aas3sssssxvxsasssxsxxssss3U3S3MM Th I MAMI Special Events TW iMUMli A Center-Classroo- m Facility wm at SUSC I In CAM! need of a new name. The Institutional Council will select th winning entry and reserves th right to refuse all submissions. Entries should be placed at th office of the secretary to th Institutional Council, Dr. Michael D. Richards, 3rd floor. Admin. Deadline: Dec. 5. |
