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Show m I Page 16 September -- : 1. 1998 Uintah Basin Standard Union High Homecoming To Sports Be Celebrated With Style Cougars contest homecoming week Bastian, Jesse Fieldsted, Brandon Arnold, Matt Yack, Kevin Blackwell, Tony Scaver, Barak Lemon. Back row, left to right: Bart Brighton, Travis Rohrer, Brandon Luke, Rick Rasmussen. Chaz Frandsen. Preston Marx, Brad White, Josh Swain, Spencer Stradinger, Filipe Kaufusi, Tyler Robb, Preston White, Pete Cook. UNION HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM-Fro- nt row, pictured left to right: David Berrett, Dirk Olsen, Dan Anderton. Bo Gardner. Chad Barker, Jeff Geddes, Luke Elder, Matt Neilsen, Lyman Winn, Matt Werry, Corey Roberts, Coby Schurz. Middle row, left to right: Rhett Karren, Sonny Van, Drew Eschler, Cameron Cook, Byron Getchell, Cory Bastian, Ryan Football seniors optimistic about 1 998 season, life Out of the hundreds of seniors enrolled at Union High School, only 24 appear on the 1998 Union Football Varsity roster. As Homecoming Week kicks into high gear at Union this week, football team members and future 1999 graduates reflect about Friday nights season-openfootball game-- as well as the game of life. "I think we have a lot of potential," said Preston Marx who suffered a slight knee iryury in Fridays contest. We work together as a team very well." We have to eliminate some mistakes but I like our team and its togetherness," added Jeff Geddes. Although the Cougars experienced a loss their first contest ofthe season against the Trojans from Morgan High School last Friday, confidence is high and the senior leaders of the team seem to sense a certain capability within the nucleus of varsity players. A team working together as one unit, in fact, was a continuous theme within the comments of many senior players. Coach Don Busenbark, a Brigham Young University graduate and former lineman for the Cougars, together with his team of assistant coaches, has instilled a er desire in the young men to depend on one another and face challenges together. They really prepare us well as a team, stated Rick Rasmussen. This weeks practices will no doubt be spent preparing the Cougars for their homecoming contest versus the Carbon Dinos from Price, Utah, Friday Scptmcber 4 at 6:00 p.m. Football, as is the case with many sports, prepares young players for various challenges the real world has in store for them. Coaches can be a real role model and example in the lives of their playera.They are great men," stated Barak Lemon. They've all taught me many things--thinthat will help me in real life." Bo Gardner added that Coach Buzenbark is their for us. Hes concerned about us and our success. That example doesnt end with the coaches at Union. "The teachers and administration at Union are great," said Pete Cook. They work hard to help us and put a lot oftime in on our behalf." People like former Union High teachercoach Shirl Rawlings and current teachercoach Kirk Stradinger were mentioned as having a real impact on some of the senior student athletes. "He made learning fun," and He pushes us to offer feeiLu IMVun Winch os ruv for just Union High School students, in of instrucjust their second week tion, are gearing up for a wild week of zany homecoming activities. Planned events by student council members include activities ranging from Powder Puff football to Pajama Day as homecoming week comes early this 1998-9- 9 school year. Beginning Monday, August 31, Union High will become something like beachfront property as Hawaiian Day kicks offHomecoming week activities. Students and faculty will don flowered shirts and dark shades while educational instruction is continued. A Pool Party with belly flopping and nickel diving contests will wrap up Mondays Hawaiian theme. Tuesday, September 1, is Hat and Glasses Day during school hours followed by the famous Powder Puff football game featuring the female gender testing their skills with the pigskin. Wednesday, September 2, is Pajama Day. Students can wear their favorite nighttime apparel at school, then watch a movie at the drive-i- n theatre beginning at 8:30 p.m. Flash backDay will hit Union Thurs-- . day as well as the Power Stuff Volley ball competition and Pep Assembly later Thursday evening. Friday is Black and Gold Day in preparation for the football game against the Carbon Dinos with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. An evening dance from 9:00 to 12:30 p.m. completes the weeks home- our limits," commented Barak Lem on. As many students and athletes look at teachers and coaches for examples, several young kids look to the seniors in high school as child-- . hood heroes and role models. These seniors seem to understand this. I remember when 1 was a young boy," stated Bo Gardner. I saw those guys out there on the field and dreamed ofthe day when that would be me. We need to Bet an example for the younger kids. Theyre watch- ing us. I've learned that its important to keep my priorities straight, added Preston Marx. Sports are great but school work is important and we need to show our focus is mainly coming events. upon academics. Of course high school football and sports arguably have their downsides: too much emphasis is placed on winning, a certain physical risk is involved, and the huge amount oftime spent by young people playing sports when studies and other important things are placed on the backbumer. Competition and adversity, however, when successfully faced and dealt with on the field of sport, can be an experience that can be directly applied to the game of life. Sports "can even teach us about winning graciously and dealing with success. Certainly the rest of benefit from some of and old-c- an the statements offered by these seniors: ...push yourself to the limit and have fun. ...if we work as a team, who knows what we can accomplish?" We have to eliminate some miatakes..."...be true to yourus-yo- ung self. It works in the game of football, why not in the game of life? Homecoming Week Outlined Coach sums up prospects for Unions 1998 football squad. By Jacee Ashby Head Union Football Coach Don Busenbark says the Union High Football team is looking very optimistic this year With 105 Union High students on the football squad, they have high hopes for their Sept. 4 Homecoming game against the Carbon Dinoa. We don't have the depth we would like in some ofour positions," said coach Busenbark, but with a healthy bunch of players they shouldnt have a problem. With a front line averaging six feet and a 190 pounds, they're not the biggest line, but they are quick and powerful. With a lot of hard work and good practices they should be able to withstand any defense, Busenbark commented. With a good arm on quarterback Rick Rasmussen, it's a sure bet that more passes will be thrown this year- - The homecoming festivities are going to be great this year. With the help of senior Katrina Muatoe, activities at the start of the homecomshould be ing game and at half-tim- e a surprise for all. ' j. V ;'v ? f ' TAKE Quarterback, Rick Rasmussen, No. 7, hopes that someone takes the ball. Unions homecoming game is set for Friday vs. Carbon at 6 p.m. ugar Monday was Hawaiian Day. To end the last blistering day of August a pool party was held. Hat and glass day is today (Tuesday, Sept. 1) and everyone should get a glimpse of these faces. The Powder Puff game at6pmahouldbe a thrill to watch. How bout them cheerleaders! And with the Powder Puff game lasting way into the night, everyone is going to show up for school the next morning still in their PJa. But thats not going to keep them from staying up late again to watch the last movie of the year at the Echo Drive-iThe drive-i-n opens at 7:30 pm and the movie starts at 8:30 pm. n. LCLxiL Remember, no cheating, no parking up on the hill. Thursday morning will bring us back to those days of long ago - the 1960a. Bellbottoms and tie-diwill abound the halls for Flashback Day. The Power Stuff will be from 6 to 8 pm followed by a pep assembly. And that brings us to the big day Friday! It will be traditionally Blade & Gold day to unite the student body as well aa the community in the big homecoming game. Kickoff is at 6 pm and you dont want to miss it. Get your seats early for the surprise wont wait for you. And to top the big win" off there will be a dance from 9 until 12:30 am. es ROOSfVaT, UTAH Simply Local Games purchase one of Yamaha's great Bear" ATVs (Grizzly, Kodiak, Big Bear 4x4. 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