wh school 1983

The MVP of the girls’ Volleyball team chosen for two
years running was Shari Williams. Her consistent serves
and solid spikes helped the team keep a competitive edge
on the opponent throughout the matches. Although an observer
would take Shari’s abilities for granted, those behind
the scenes know she earned every skill she possesses.
In practices her constant good humor belied the sweat and
effort she invariable poured into the sport.
SHARI WILLIAMS
Eileen Conti has played volleyball for W-H since entering
the Upper School. Eileen's serve improved dramatically this
year, changing from underhand to a solid midcourt overhand.
As any member of the team can testify, Eileen always
displayed great enthusiasm even when morale was at
a low ebb. With the advent of this year’s winning streak,
"Lulu” was then responsible for enticing a bevy of spectators
including her boyfriend to support the team in their
last home game of the season, which fortunately turned out
a victory. For her contributions, Eileen was honored with
the 1982-83 Coach’s Award.
EILEEN CONTI
Lisa Helligner was perhaps the best prepared member of
this year’s volleyball team. Years of participation have
developed her strength, skill, and reaction speed so that
she was moved this year from the position of substitute
setter to "pinch-server.” The sheer power of her spikes
and serves won her the epithet "Spikin’ Mama” early.
Off court, Lisa’s wild antics with cohort Shari Williams
reminded Coach Freeman of last year’s Kearney-Arkoulakis
comedy troupe, while keeping the rest of the team
continually entertained. A regular atender of practices as
well as games, Lisa showed deep loyalty to the sport although
she was largely unnoticed in Wardlaw-Hartridge
and perhaps the most under rated player in this year’s
team.
LISA HELLINGER
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