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Show Page 12 The Thunderbird Monday October Mens athlete 8,1984 the week of Congratulations to Keith Jensen, the male athlete of the week. Keith, a senior defensive lineman from Taylorsville, Utah, is a key to Thunderbird defensive success. Good job big guy! STATE FARM INSURANCE - Bird gymnasts poised for season by Joe Cartwright The Thunderbird gymnastic team is tuning up for an exciting new season with six returning gymnasts and hopes of a fine year. I think we will be better than last year but you never can tell, said gymnastic Coach Kathryn Berg. This is ' a risky sport and people always get hurt. We had a couple of players get hurt last year. The gymnastic season starts at the beginning of the school year and doesnt end until March 9. Practicing two hours a day, one would think this team would be perfect. It takes months of practice HOYLE INSURANCE James Hoyle, agent Terry Hoyle, agent to perfect one trick, says Berg. When asked about the teams weak points, Berg suggested the balance beam. You must remember, though, that the beam is high off the ground and only four inches wide, said Berg, I think that we will be a lot stronger on the uneven bars and vaulting. But you dont really know where you will stand until the first or second 64 West Center, Cedar City Womens athlete of (It takes months of practice to perfect the week said Coach Kathryn Berg. one trick, This weeks female athlete of the week is Sherry Burrows, a senior member of SUSC volleyball team. Sherry's play has been an integral part of Thunderbird volleyball victories. Congratulations Sherry! meet. Most schools only host one or two matches a year, so we go to many different schools a year, Berg said. Sophomore Michelle Goodwin is said to be very strong in the floor exercise and the balance beam. She has made a lot of progress this year, said Berg. We expect her to do very STATE BANK OF SOUTHERN UTAH 26 North Main Street, Cedar City Your hometown bank well. Coach Kathryn Berg helps gymnast Karen Smith with proper form on the balance beam. Terri Sodja and Jennifer Walke are both said to be outstanding performers, and are used to tough competition. They were both on state champion high school gymnastic teams. Other team members include Yolanda Montoya, Karen Smith, Nancy Barr, Karen Keyes and Elizabeth Grindstaff. Nu-Ima- ge New Tanning Salon The World Series Baseball on big screen T.V. Student Center Lounge first and last session Free when you buy 8 sessions for $40.00 $5.00 Haircuts for Football and Baseball Players Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Time: TBA Monday thru Saturday 8 am to 6 pm (or til 9 pm with an appointment) THE PROFESSIONALS 490 S Main 586-05- 57 walk-in- s welcome |