2011 TWHS Yearbook Sports

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Topeka West High School2001 SW Fairlawn Rd.

Topeka,KS 66604

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TeamsWe Are

Group Huddle The volleyball team, huddling before they enter onto the court. Photo By T. Jensen

Game Play Soccer game against Shawnee Heights. Photo By G. Herrera

Windy Run Morgan Elder, 12, and Ariana He, 11, running side by side, in the regional cross country match. Photo By G. Herrera

Rebound Ball Basketball players, trying to get the rebound, after an attempted basket. Photo By G. Herrera

Gone are the days of leisure. Arrived are the days of hard work. With the new school year comes another

chance to prove ourselves on the field. Now we must physically and mentally prepare ourselves,

sacrificing our much loved junk food. Spending long hours practicing, while also spending long hours on

school work. We must be on our game 100% of the time.

As athletes we compete in a field all its own. One that is competitive and energetic; while also requiring

commitment and leadership. Together we may spend countless hours on the buses traveling,while

jamming to our iPods; or we may brag to our siblings about our first place medal. Yet, regardless of our

individual wins, we remain a team.

Together We Are the athletes that step up when a teammate is injured. Together We Are the athletes

that learn self-discipline and respect. Together We Are the athletes that hone our abilities. Together We

Are the athletes that proudly represent our school.

working together

Big Entrance Ben Talley, 11, entering onto the field. Photo By T. Jensen



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1986

Starting the race at a meet are John McEnroe, ‘86; David Smith, ‘87; and John Hays, ‘89.

1998Finished! West runner Susan Thomason, freshman, and Erin Heim, sophomore, cross the finish at Shawnee Mission Park.

Liliana Lira, 12, taking the lead at Regionals.Photo By M. Elder

Regionals

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Boys’ Cross Country

Girls’ Cross Country

N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6thN/A8th

ResultSiteDate9/49/119/189/2510/210/910/1610/23

Manhattan JVTopeka West JV

Baldwin JVOttawa JVJunction JVCity Meet

League Meet JVRegional Meet

6thN/A2nd3rd5th3rd1st1st3rd4th3rd4th1st9th

ResultSiteDate9/49/49/119/119/189/189/259/2510/210/210/910/1610/2310/30

Manhattan VManhattan JV

Topeka West VTopeka West JV

Baldwin VBaldwin JVOttawa VOttawa JV

Junction City VJunction City JV

City MeetLeague Meet

RegionalsState

Nearing the Finish Jacob Easterberg, 11, and Aaron Brown, 11, running at the Ottawa meet. Photo By M. Elder.

Bearing the Flag Ellie West, 12, holding the Topeka West Cross Country flag at the Baldwin meet. Photo By M. Elder.

At the Lead Morgan Elder, 12, running at the Junction City Meet. Photo By D. Palmer.

Highlights of season

Junction City

Ariane Heyers, 11, running at Junction City.Photo By M. Elder



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Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country

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Worthwhile EffortCoach Tracy Schnacker, Ellie West, 12, and Coach Donnie Palmer at the Ottawa meet. Photo By M. Elder.

This season of cross country brought many changes to both teams with successes as well. The teams increased in diversity of age from last year. There were many more underclassmen with both the girls’ and boys’ teams. “There’s a really good mix this year of fresh-men, sophomore, juniors and seniors, while last year was mostly upperclassmen,” Donnie Palmer, cross country coach, said. The practices were more rigorous, with two-a-day runs several times a week. However, both teams had placed well, with the boys placing ninth during state. “There’s been more effort being put forth this year on the boys’ part; it’s been very positive,” Tracy Schnacker, cross country coach, said. There were fewer injuries as well, with only one serious injury by Aaron Braun. Unfortunate-ly, he didn’t recover before the season ended. While this cross country season had its ups and downs, the teams both managed to end on a good note.

Words by Helen Sheng and Ana Chavez

Running the Distance

Cross Countryplayer profiles

Jacee Gleeson, 9

“I enjoyed being with the team. They were great!”

Brock Elgin, 10

“The best part was winning the Regional Championship.”

Jacob Easterberg, 11

“My favorite part was definitely the dinners when the team really bonded and was the most fun.”

Morgan Elder, 12

“My favorite part was all the shenanigans we got up to at the meets.”

Highlights of season

Brock Elgin, 10, nearing the finish line at Baldwin.Photo By M. Elder

Baldwin

Austin Davids, 12, running in the League Meet. Photo By M. Elder.

League

Back Row: Noah Lindquist, 9, Jared Scrinopskie, 9, Blake Roush, 10, Tegan Michael, 12, Austin Davids, 10, Brock Elgin, 10, Shane Turnbull, 10, Andrew Davids, 12, Trevor Heine, 10, Jacob Easterberg, 11.Front Row: Ariane Heyers, 11, Ellie West, 12, Danielle McNamarra, 12, Liliana Lira, 12, Morgan Elder, 12, Macahla Wesley, 10.Not Pictured: Aaron Braun, Jacee Gleeson, 9. Photo by D. Palmer



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Frosh VolleyballJV VolleyballVarsity Volleyball

The girls’ tennis and volleyball teams spent long hours practicing to succeed on their respective courts. The tennis team worked their way to region-als and state. Singles players, Chloe Schellhorn, 12, and Brett Fair, 10, went to city and regionals, Schellhorn went on to state. Schellhorn placed third at city, first at regionals, and 12th at state. Fair placed first at city and second at regionals. Doubles pair Jill Siebert, 11, and Lauren Rob-erts, 11, qualified for city, regionals, and state. The tennis girls started off “rough” as Schellhorn said, but came to have some of the girls go to State. The volleyball team won part of their first match against Highland Park, Hayden, and Junc-tion City. They beat Highland Park, but lost to Hayden and Junction City. “We did better than usual,” Alexis Cox, 12, said. “We have lots of potential.” The volleyball team managed to get in a few more wins before the season ended. Words by Michael Snowden

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Chloe Schellhorn, 12

“[The season] started out rough, but ended up being fine.”

Sarah Schell, 12

“I can jump higher and hit harder compared to last year.”

Alex Ticehurst, 10

“I get pumped for the meet by hitting balls and warm up.”

Korissa White, 10

“I think I did really well and played all around.”

Erin Bernauer. Kelsi Lawrence, Taylor Officer. Danielle Locey Danielle Moon. Sarah Justus. Mckenzie Steinbock. Emily Strou se. Destinee Wheat. Jenna Glaze. Photo By Zercher

Karlee Stallbaumer,10,.Bailey Turner,9,. Thaina Jensen,10,Caitlin Garcia,9, Ja’Lecia Richardson,9, Ashlie Anderson,9, Kayla Deters,10, Glynnis Debenham,10, Holley Bryanna,11, Clarae Simmons,10, Savannah Hays,11, James Josefina,9. Photo By Zercher

Sarah Schell,12, Samantha Wise,11,. Chase Hollie,9, Amanda Johnson,9,. Alyssa Perry, 12 , Korissa White,10, Alexis Cox,12, Kacie Cope,12, Joele Copeland,10, Annelle Anderson,10, . Photo By Zercher

Inside the HuddleThe girls join in a huddle as the team gets ready for the set. Photo By E. Amyotte



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Varsity Tennis

Varsity Tennis

Varsity Volleyball

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Set Up Savanah Hays, 11,setting up for a new play. Photo By T. Wolfley

Playing Strong Brett Fair,10, hitting the tennis ball as she finishes strong. Photo By E. Amyotte

Hitting Crystal Wright ,10, gets ready to hit the ball as they get ready to finish strong. Photo By E. Amyotte

1999

Sara Neiswanger, 9, serving the ball . She was the only freshman on the girls’ varsity team this year. Neiswanger had a record of 16-9 by the end of the season.

2000JV volleyball player Libby Phelps, 11, serves the ball. Phelps got an award for the most kills. She had 15 kills that season.

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Topeka West InvitationalTopeka West InvitationalShawnee Heights InvitationalManhattan Invitational

Wichita Campus TourneyHigland Park Invitational

Topeka InvitationalTurner InvitationalMarysville Tourney

Topeka West InvitationalHigland Park Invitational

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ResultTournamentDate8/289/49/79/119/139/149/169/219/249/289/2910/210/410/910/15

Shawnee Heights DoublesSalina Central DualsTopeka High Quad

Salina Central InvitationalLawrence Quad

Shawnee Mission EastTopeka High InvitationalWashburn Rural Invitational

CityTopeka West InvitationalWashburn Rural InvitationalMcPherson Invitational

LeagueRegioalState

First Row: Kurt Davids, coach, Crystal Wright, 10, Mariah Holt, 12, Kayla Shore, 10, Alexus Renyer, 11, Taryn Wilkerson, 10 Second Row: Madison Hemmer, 9, Jill Siebert, 11, Lauren Roberts, 11, Chloe Schellhorn, 12, Macee Quast, 11, Brett Fair, 10 Photo by E. Schaffert

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1989

Cheerleading squad posing for group picture.

2002

Westsiders posing for Westsiders group picture.

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Practice makes Perfect Westsiders learning dance routines from their workshop.

Buliding up Cheerleaders forming a pyrimad in their an-nual dance performance.

Spirit in the Stands Jordyn Bussell,12, performing at a pep assembly.

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Back row: Kennadi Michael, 9, Samantha Schooler, 10, Mikaela Gibbs,9, Regan Barrow, 9, Front Row: Jen-nifer Terry,9, Janell Bridgforth,11, Tiara Colho,11Photo submitted

JV Cheerleading

Spin & SmileSavannah Hays 11, dancing in breast cancer routine. Photo By Name Here

Spirit Sensation Melissa Clark, 11, Julianna Lopez,12, and Laura Ruhnke,11, leading on the Dub Zone at a basketball game.



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Spirit Sensation Cheer-leaders firing up the Dub-zone at a football pep assembly.

The Cheerleaders and Westsiders are the leaders of school spirit. These two groups are busy year ’round practicing, cheering, and performing for sports and competitions. This year the cheerleaders brought new spirit days and ideas to the Dubzoners going from safari day to rockstar day and everything in between. A new addition to supporting the football and basketball players this year was their very own themed run throughs for all home games. The Westsiders had another successful year with their award wining dance routines. This year they welcomed a new coach Elizabeth Schafer. Even with a new coach Westsiders still excelled in all their competitions with their creative dance routines. This year they competed in the KC Regionals Dance, Drill, and Colorguard Competi-tion earning Sweepstakes and Super Sweepstakes for high marks in each category, a Technique Award for their hip-hop routine, a Performance Award for jazz, and Judges’ Award for kick. They also won a Showmanship Award for their overall performance. Since early summer and continuing all year, they have been practicing their hip-hop, pom, and jazz routines. This year they also performed their awaited for light show and a lyrical dance for the Breast Cancer Awareness basketball game, The Cheerleaders and Westsiders through the good and bad this year have shown and help spread purple pride!.

Words byAnalicia Chavez

T-West spirit leaders

CHEER/DANCE

Back row: Marie Fraise,11, Laura Ruhnke,11, Melissa Clark, 11, Analicia Chavez,11, Middle Row: Gema Munguia,12, Stephanie Rohrbach,12, Keyonna Simpson, 12, Quintasia Hamilton12, Brandy Booker,12, Front Row: Sasha Cushinberry,12, Julianna Lopez,12, Jessica Davis,11, Rickaya Branch,12 Photo submitted

Varsity Cheerleading

Back Row: Elizabeth Schafer, sponsor, Kayla Deters, 10, Alyssa Bautista, 11, Savannah Hays, 11, Jordyn Bussell, 12, Mariah Holt,12, Chloe Schellhorn, 12, Sarah Press, 11, Shauniceré Jones, 11, Christina Han-ley, 10. Middle row: Lindsey Rubottom, 11, Lacee Harrison, 12, Rachael Hutcherson, 12, Rose Wilder, 12, Stephanie Baxter, 11, Brittney Childers,10. Front Row: Ellie West, 12, Elizebeth Miser, 12, Mary Ann Waugh, 12, Jordyn Amyotte, 12. Photo submitted

Westsiders

captain poll

Name Here, 9

“I like having the respect from all the other cheerleaders.”

“You are able to bond with everyone, it’s a great experience.”

Bella Waugh, 12

“Being captain is stressful but rewarding.”

Jessica Davis, 11

Keyonna Simpson,12

Westsiders

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