GHS Prom 2008 Until the End of Time - Giles High School - Gilesk12 ...
GHS Prom 2008 Until the End of Time - Giles High School - Gilesk12 ...
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Senior Olivia Simmons hits her backhand during<br />
tennis practice.<br />
Photo by Gelsina Ceritano<br />
Girl’s Varsity Tennis<br />
By Abby Johnson<br />
The girl’s varsity tennis team “bounced” into a new season with<br />
fifteen players. Coach Curt Gervich along with his wife is what really<br />
makes <strong>the</strong> team do <strong>the</strong>ir best. There were four seniors on <strong>the</strong> team: Lauren<br />
Scheid, Danielle Wilson, Olivia Simmons, and Kristen Lucas. The team<br />
captains were Lauren and Danielle who have played on <strong>the</strong> team for<br />
several years. The captains motivate <strong>the</strong> team to give <strong>the</strong> most <strong>the</strong>y have<br />
even at practice. Practices consist <strong>of</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> exciting ways to run and<br />
warm up before playing. The girls stretch, run laps, sprint, and even play<br />
ultimate Frisbee to begin practice. Once <strong>the</strong> running is out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> way, <strong>the</strong><br />
team drills <strong>the</strong>ir forehands, backhands, serves, net play, and how to be<br />
consistent. The team was ready for <strong>the</strong>ir matches. Although <strong>the</strong> matches<br />
can be extremely long, <strong>the</strong> girls try to bring healthy snacks to keep <strong>the</strong>m<br />
going throughout <strong>the</strong> event. The schools <strong>the</strong> team played were Pulaski,<br />
Fort Chiswell, Christiansburg, Bland, Narrows, George Wy<strong>the</strong>, Floyd,<br />
Eastern Montgomery, Glenvar, and Radford. The players came out with<br />
wins over Narrows, Bland,<br />
and East Mont. Even if not<br />
all <strong>the</strong> matches were won,<br />
individuals <strong>of</strong>ten won<br />
singles matches and<br />
doubles. District play was ready to begin and <strong>the</strong>y were held at East Mont. Number<br />
one singles was played by Lauren Scheid. She won her first game against East Mont<br />
and <strong>the</strong>n lost to Radford, who was seeded first in <strong>the</strong> district. The next day doubles<br />
were played with<br />
Seniors Lauren Scheid and Danielle Wilson, Coach Gervich,<br />
and Junior Abby Johnson after district doubles day at Eastern<br />
Montgomery.<br />
Lauren Scheid<br />
and Abby<br />
Johnson. The<br />
girl’s tried hard<br />
and had some<br />
great strokes but<br />
came out with a<br />
loss against East<br />
Mont. The<br />
season was over<br />
and Captain Danielle Wilson<br />
said something special about<br />
<strong>the</strong> team, “It was an enjoyable<br />
season in which <strong>the</strong>re were<br />
many unforgettable memories<br />
Roster<br />
Lauren Scheid<br />
Danielle Wilson<br />
Olivia Simmons<br />
Kristen Lucas<br />
Abby Johnson<br />
Gelsina Ceritano<br />
Michelle Young<br />
Melanie Midkiff<br />
Christina Porterfield<br />
Madison Metro<br />
Amanda Rodgers<br />
Hannah Ruark<br />
Blair McGee<br />
Alex Shelor<br />
Emily Galliher<br />
Coach Gervich<br />
Senior<br />
Senior<br />
Senior<br />
Senior<br />
Junior<br />
Junior<br />
Junior<br />
Junior<br />
Junior<br />
Junior<br />
Junior<br />
Sophomore<br />
Sophomore<br />
Manager<br />
Manager<br />
to go out with. Our team<br />
consists <strong>of</strong> determination and<br />
getting out <strong>the</strong>re and playing our hardest even when we’re not<br />
winning.” The team was very close and loved just being out<br />
<strong>the</strong>re toge<strong>the</strong>r and enjoying something <strong>the</strong>y all loved to do: play<br />
tennis. Coach Gervich quoted <strong>the</strong> following about <strong>the</strong> overall<br />
season, “<strong>2008</strong> was a fun year for our <strong>Giles</strong> girl’s tennis team.<br />
We had lots <strong>of</strong> new players that gave our team depth that we<br />
didn’t have in previous years, as well as quite a few returning<br />
players that showed real leadership. We won some fun and<br />
close matches and improved our showing against a few bigger<br />
schools. This year’s team was big; we had 13 players and 2<br />
managers. And lots <strong>of</strong> fun. Every member <strong>of</strong> our team showed<br />
great improvement and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Giles</strong> girl’s tennis program has a<br />
bright future!”<br />
Doubles team Sophomore Blair McGee<br />
and Junior Gelsina Ceritano play against<br />
Christiansburg. Photo by Gelsina Ceritano<br />
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