1976

Alan Johnson David Johnson Greg Johnson Kelly Johnsrun Larry Jones Pam Jones Denna Jorgensen Robot Jorgensen Delaine Judd David Julius Erma Kalleco Juanita Karchner John Karis Vickie Kapp April Kay VemaKee ,.~1 -.- Karl Kelmm Teresa Keller Kerry Kemp Kathy Keysaw Ralph Koschinsky Annette Koski Kelly Krizman Layne Krug MarieKuhni MikeKunz 97

Robert Labrum Ben Lambert ott Lamper S1dncy Lang Gary Latimer Carol Latta Debra Lawler Ward Law~on Robert Lee Tom Leichde Julie Lennberg Dennis LeRoy Patti Littlefield Louie Lopez Connie Lougy Lori Lundgren Lorrie Lybbert Carrie Lynch Dennis Maddox Jami Malkogiannis Ron Mamas Jim Martin Jeff Martines Tony Martinez Tracy Martinson LeAnne Maynes 98

--:.~·ii.: ---· -:-~---~:&>:. :•;-·,-· ~-.· Susan MtDonald Raven McKinney Brenda McPhail Dtane Merdlinger Julte Meier Karhy Mellor Toni Mirchell Mildred Monroya Mark Moore Debbie Morri Jeanine Morrow Alecia Mower Karh; Morris Brerr Mower Roberra Mulryan Brenr Mills Mary Ann Myers , hauna 'elson 99

Janet Nunley Brian O'Conner Kathy O'learas Cynthia Oliver Jeff Olsen Vicky Olson Mike Ortega Cathy Ann Osman Becky Ott Jeanette Page Debbie Parcel Bob Pena Anne Perkins Adri Ann Peterson Lori Peterson Jeff Peterson Penny Peterson Sheri Peter on 100

Marry Phelps Tony Petrhch Mike Pim ]. D Poulsen Kevin Pratt Lucinda Preece Debra Pringle Doug Pnce Tammy Pullan Gloria Pymm Jennifer Quintana Jamie Redman Paul Reber Lynnette Reid Rhonda Reid Diane Remington Duane Resare Penny Rich Angela Richards Jane Riche Heather Ripley Daneil Robert on Cindy Robinson Cecilia Rodriguez Connie Rodriguez Francie Rodriguez Lorry Romero Sharon Romero Ken Romero Danny Rose Tina Romero 101

Joe Rosa Tammy Rose Eilleen Royce Wayne Rubens Gay Rufi Hal Rushton Suzy Russell Elizabeth Sainsbury Rosine Sandoval Chris Schofield •... - - ;_~ ,< '_. . - .... :\\_·. L • I David Scotr Dwight Searle Tracy Sears NancySemos Carrie Severson Becki Sharp )ulene Sharp Kerry Sharp Pat Shea Dianne Shelton Cory Shepherd Darren Shepherd ----- --·- ... ... ~ -'-'- '\"\"\" '- ,___ . .. ~ .. - - • •• - -J'- : . ' .__ Marjorie Shifdett Dawndl Shirley Jim Sierra Cindy Jo Simon Debbie Skinner Jessie Slaugh Brent Smith Craig Smith •. ·-~··- -,~ ,__ ·-\\~' . ;._:.;\"'· . -~ r .; -~ )f:- Marla Smith Todd Smith Bobetra Sorenson 102

· -:.:0~..~,{ I Bill Snow Julie Sorenson Mike Sorreis Karen Spilker Cheri Stark Kyle Steadman Kerry Steele Brian Struthers Marianne Stuck Gary Takagi Rodney Tapp Christy Taylor Karen Taylor Kevin Thacker Heidi Terry Cindy Thackeray Brent Thelin Ken Thomas Lindsay Thoma Keith Thompson Debbie Thurman Rachelle Timpson 103

Kevin Tirrell Shauna Tucker Debbie Turner Susan Turner Jerry Vaccaro Becky VanAlphen Anthony VanHorn Glen Veenendaal Linda Vincent Elmer Vasquez Debi Ulibarri Marlene Wade Richard Walkenhorst Penny Walker ruanWalker Craig Wall Bernie Walter Rebecca Wamsley Kenny Ward Sharon Ware Carol Watson Michael Wayman Karen Welch Monry Wheeler Vance Whetman Ken Whipple Craig White Dean White Colleen Widener 104

Debbie Wilcox Eileen Wilcox Ralph Wilkes Brian Williams Michelle Williams Howard Wilson Melayne Winegar Lori Winkler Dennis Winslow Robyn Whittenburg Randy Ward Diane W ooron Tanya Young Brent Zabriskie Vicki Zombra • 105

Most Inspirational Athlete Ferol Ann White and Jodi May Jim Whitehead Gymnastics Football Vic Conner Kathy Orr Wresding Softball Randy Zorko Golf Cindy Carlson Blaine Ander on Volleyball Cross ounrry 106

John Dawson Jackie Smith Blaine Anderson Tennis Track Track Kaya Burn Basketball Tenni Brian Jeppson Basketball 107

Late Arrivals Marie LeBe·•u- 12 Phocnix, Arizona Robyn Ballard - 12 Barbara Ballard- 12 Randy Bares - 12 Renaye Quinn- 11 Blandenburp,, MD Blandenburg, MD Walla Walla, Wash. Malibu, California CollinYu-11 Hillcrest Evanscon, Wyommg Tere. a Chur<h- 10 Tom Bingham- 10 -,'-~----• ~ BillWeis-10 Fayeue, LaM,randa, Calif I - --.... Woodruff, Utah Ralph Wallace- 10 . -- -· ..- ~-·__n t ._ .a Ruth Johnson- 10 Maryville, Missoun . Granger High .' . ' . I tl\"ot , .....·•····· -~_- I ·~- ·~-- ~- I ... Lo1s Miller- 10 Granite High Jean me Dom1np,uez- 10 Scorr Allen - 10 SilverCiry, N.M Jordan H1p,h 10

Boys' and Girls' State Last summer, ten of Hillcrest's tu- dents had the opportunity to attend Girl ' tate and Boys' state, where they were taught about the function of our government. Each had an excit- ing week making new friend and learning many new things. Girls' tate and Boys' tate is an opportunity opened co all intere ted juniors. Mark Burkinshaw Norval Myers Diane Kochevar Mary Levine Neal Jenson Clair Baldwin Elaine Clawson Connie Drossos Terry ielson 109

1976 Hillcrest Honor Winners Connie Dro o Carol johnson john Hellstrom Bill Nicholls Robert Srowe Cindy Boggess Chris Weyand 110

Sandra). Terry Honor Winner , enior who maintained a 3. G .P.A. or higher during their high school year , erved the d10ol through their parttopation in uch activities as choir, debate, and athletic , and by etting examples of high tandard of achievement. Many of the e eniors al o brought recognition to Hillcrest by their work a representative at Boy ' and Girl ' state and their out- tanding achievement as terling ·holars and Merit holar final- ists. Leann Thacker Darren Franchow Kirk Johnson Cynthia Carlson 111

Honor Winners Janice Elg Terry Nielson Randy Zorko Clark L. Searle R. Vance Bradford Tracy Miller Kelly Condie 112

Kathrine Nicol Dana Howells Cherly Berrett Robert Partner Carol Jean Peacock Lori Farrell ll3

Sterling Scholars Robert Partner Janice Elg Mathematics Business Kirk Johnson English Traci Miller peech and Drama Kevin Hayes Music 114

Carol Peacock Home Economics Mark Burkinshaw Social Science Christa VanAlphen Foreign Language Dana Howells General Norval Myers Vocational Education William Nicholls An 115



In Memoriam Life is eternal; and love is immortal; and death is only a horizon . . . Blaine Smith NovemberS, 1958 May 19,1975 117

Honor Society Code: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service Senior Members are, Row One: Cindy Boggess, Cindy Carlson, Irene Mueke, Susan Terry, Marian Stauffer, Lori Farrell, Diane Green, Leann Thacker, Kelly ondie, Janice Elg, Cheryl Barrett, Elaine Stauffer. Row Two: Traci Miller, usan Wade, usan Richardson, Diane Cook, usan Huyboom, Berry lorre, Diane Kochevar, Jody May, Elizabeth Adams, Connie Drossos, Joan Peterson. Row Three: Kathy Scott, Kathy Nichol, Terry Nielson, Christa Van Alphen, Carol Peacock, Todd Besendorfer, eal Jenson, John Dawson, Larene Wade, Barbara Kay. Row Four: Calvin Dickson, Robert rromberg, Norval Myer, Clark Searle, Chris Weyand, Rob Srowe,Jim Whi Hellstrom Vance Bob Partner, Blake Mellor. The requirements for being in Honor Society are having a 3.7 grade point average and taking at least four solid classes. The highlight of the year for Honor Society members wa the Induction ceremony. It wa at this ceremony that the new members were introduced to the club. The main part of the Induction wa the candle ceremony which sym- bolized the Honor iety code: cholarship, leadership, character, and service. Connie Drossos - President 118

Junior Members are, Row One: Debbie Russell, Mark Vincem, Brian Barnes, Wayne Pullan, Andy Barfu s, Mark olan, Ken R.Jchard. n. Kelly Baker, Mark Harvey. Row Two· Debbte Bemly, Laurie Perry, iyma Olsen, Lorraine Lyman, Tammy Price, Mindy Barney, Jane Wong. Janet harp. Thtrd Row : Linda Heugly, Michelle Garahana, Mary Walden, Celine harp, uzanne Davi , Debra l[ile , Louise Bu h,Jannette Bailey, Bee~ Jordan. reve Worthen. ll





Speed and Stamina: Cross Country A combination of speed and stamina. The lungs burn and the throat bleeds, yet, In his first year as cross country coach, IUynor Pearce conditions his the runner goes on, mile after mile. team to win. Cross Country Runners, Row One, Left to Right: Mike Funk, Wendell Bogden, Matt Montoya, Gary Randall, Oair Webster, Jackie Smith, Steve Yates (Captain), Dean Cook. Row Two: Ken Richards, Kevin Struthers, Scott Walker, Chris McCaffree, Todd Uoyd, Mike Fratto, Jeff Hoskis· son. Row Three: Dave Griffin, Blaine Anderson (Captain), Jay Griffin. Not Pictured: Tom Morse, Russ Behrmann (Captain), Coach Raynor Pearce. Hillcrest 15 Granger 45 Blaine Anderson raced to state and 47 brought home a high school state Hillcrest 16 Bingham 33 championship. Blaine's endurance and 19 stamina brought him a first place fin- Hillcrest 26 Brighton 40 ish at the state meet and anchored a seventh place finish as a team. Hillcrest 38 Orem 33 20 The nineteen members of the cross \"WINNERS NEVER QUIT.\" Blaine Hillcrest 21 Bountiful country team ran 35-45 miles a week Anderson - Cross Country and One Mile over hills, around fences, down roads State Champion. Hillcrest 24 Jordan and around tracks. Hillcrest 31 Provo Five Wins Two Losses. Third Place in Region. 122

Girls' Softball: Region Champions J.V. members included left to right, Row One: Terry Rekoutis, Carolyn Graham, Kathy Howa, Girls softball was at its best this year Tammy Price. Row Two: Laurie Walkenhorst, Marie Velez, Vicky Lundgren, Delaina Judd, with most of the 1974-75 team return- Tonya Young. ing. Hillcrest girls had a victorious sea- son, their five wins and no loss record gave them the region championship. Charlotte Wilcock shows good form while Marie Velez and Kathy Howa wait for play. Members of the girls varsity softball team were from left to right, Row One: Barbara Nielsen, Kaya Bums, Mechell Fowden, Gndy Vunder. Row Two: Kathy Ott, Penny Wanberg, Cindy Carlsen, Connie Dahlberg, Launi Nielsen, Cindy Dahlberg, Miss Jane Miner, coach. 123

Golf: Fall Sport Row One: Randy Zorko, Gary Schneiter, Steve Serdar, Mark Serder. Row Two: Brett Mower, Mark Haug, Danny Schneiter, Bob Matson, Kurt Tingey, John Taylor, Derk Anderson. Not Pictured: John Pappas. Team members practice putting on the putting green. John Taylor catches a hole in one. Gary Schneiter demonstrates proper golf swing. , The biggest innovation in high school athlet- ics this year occurred when the Ut. H.S. Ath. Assoc. announced the change of golf season from Spring to Autumn. Eleven duffers under the tutelage of coach Jim Jimas faced some of the toughest competition in the state in Region IV. 124

Girl's Tennis Swings Into Action Under the direction of Mrs. Doro- thy hrnidt, the seven member tennis team executed individual skills of serving, backhand slamming, volley- ing and lobbing techniques. The team compiled an overall seasonal record of five wins and one loss. In state com- petition, Lori Nelson placed second in first singles and Jane Fletcher placed fifth in third singles. In the end, the team placed third in state. Kaya Burns and Jackie Smith played first doubles in region competition. D iane Meidlinger rerurns a lob. During competition, Lori Nelson concen- trates on a forehand hit. SCHOOL WIN CORES ES MATCH Brighton 2 LO Lost Kearns 5 3 Won Granger 5 0 Won Orem 3 0 Won Provo 3 2 Won 2 Awaiting the serve, Jane Fletcher is in ready position. 125

Football The 1975 Hillcrest football team Fullback Kevin Petersen runs for daylight, assisted by the downfield blocks of the interior line- enjoyed a successful season, and men. brought the Region Four trophy back to Hillcrest, from which it had been All-stater Mark Padjen called the plays for the Husky defense, who were scored on less than any absent for six years. The Huskies other team in Region Four. made a very good showing at the State Quartedinal game at the University Hillcrest offensive linemen pass block for Todd Vincent during a pre-season game againt Bing- of Utah's Rice Stadium. Granite's ham. Farmers defeated Hillcrest 18-13, but a late Hillcrest drive almost won the game when a Todd Vincent-to-Ryan Olsen pass from the three yard line was caught just outside the end zone. Defense was the name of the game during region play, as Hillcrest had a pedect 5-0 record, and had three shut- outs. The Huskies defeated Provo 27- 20 in overtime, as Todd Vincent scored on a 7 yard keeper to win the game. Kevin Petersen scored three touchdowns in the game. In the sec- ond game, Hillcrest defeated Brigh- ton, 19-0, for the first win over Brigh- ton in three years. Ryan Olsen, Kevin Petersen, and Mike Fullmer scored, while Andy Cox had two intercep- tions. The Homecoming game against Orem was a tough struggle, with a super defensive effort, Hillcrest won 10-0. Against Kearns, who was rated to finish first in the league, (whereas Hillcrest was rated last), Hillcrest bat- tled to claim a region tide. The Husk- ies defeated Kearns 9-7 on a Dave Leavitt touchdown and a Todd Vin- cent field goal. Outstanding on defense in this game were Jim White- head, Craig Fackrell, Randy Vranes, and Mark Padjen. The last game of Region Four play was against Gran- ger. Hillcrest won 27-0, to register its third shutout in league play and its fourth of the season. The Defense was superb as safety Kirby Jensen had three interceptions and Randy Vranes recovered two fumbles. Although there were exceptional individual efforts, the successful season was accomplished by strong team work. 126

Undefeated Region Champions Defensive halfback Andy Cox was depended Quarterback Todd Vincent had few worries about dropping back to pass with his backs pass- on for his long punt returns, as this one in blocking as though they were linemen. the Bingham game. 1975 Varsity Team, Row One, Left to Right: Mark Padjen, Jim Whitehead, Ed Arko, Lonnie Nielsen, Coach Robert Bums, Doug Wilkes, Kevin Petersen, Blain Bradford, Randy Vranes. Row Two: Coach Dan Cowan, Jeff Brown, Matt Mower, Scott Hardman, Dave Van Dam, Todd Besendorfer, Rob Stowe, Ryan Olsen, Mike Cisneros, Coach Jerry Simonson. Row Three: Coach Gary Yamishiro, Kevin Bradshaw, Mark Sadler, Neal Jenson, Craig Anderson, John Roberts, Mark Vincent, BradJordison, Coach Joel Savage. Row Four: Dave Leavitt, Chris Riches, Mark Zdunich, Roger Dansie, Brent Jansen, Dan Romero, Rich Gillett, Bruce Wilson. Row Five: Todd Vincent, Craig Fackrell, Mike Fullmer, Kyle Draney, Wayne Rubens, War- ren Owens, Steve Turner, Steve Brunetti. Row Six: Andy Cox, Spence Sainsbury, Rick Mitchell, Kirby Jensen, Don Shelton, Rich Rawson. 127

197:; Junior Varsity Football Team, Left to Right, Row One: Kevin Bradshaw, Dave Leavitt, MMk Zdunich, Spence Sainsbury, Rick Mitchell, Bruce Wilson, Dan Romero, Mark Vincent, Blain Bradford. Row Two: MMk Sadler, Neal Jenson, Roger Dansie, Brent Jansen, John RobertS, Steve Brunetti, Rich Rawson, Warren Owens. Row Three: Coach Jerry Simonson, Don Shelton, Kyle Draney, Chris Riches, Wayne Rubens, Craig Anderson, BradJordison, Coach Joel Savage. Defensive safety Kirby Jensen open-field tackles a Granite run- All-Stater Jim Whitehead was the core of the ner as Lonnie Nielsen prepares to assist. defensive line's strength. Whitehead is shown here as he wrestles the entire Granite team to the ground. With only four seniors starting on the Huskies' offense, next year's team can look promising with all of the returning talent. 128

The Granite ball carrier is stopped cold by defensive sulwarts Muk Padjen, Craig Fackrell, and Coach Robert Bums, during his first year as head coach, Lonnie Nielsen. led the Huskies to a Region N Championship. Coach Jerry Simonson was one of the four new coaches on Hill- crest's staff. Junior halfback, Mike Fullmer, sheds a Orem tackler as Bryan Barnes prepares to give him additional blocking. Safety Kirby Jensen, looks for a open alley as he returns one of his eleven season interceptions. 129

- .- ~>~ . . .. .: ~ 1975 Varsity 9cores PRE-SEASON Hillcrest 7 Jordan 0 27 Hillcrest 6 Bingham 21 13 Hillcrest 15 Bountiful 20 Hillcrest 6 Clearfield 0 0 REGION 7 0 Hillcrest 27 Provo 18 Hillcrest 19 Brighton Hillcrest 10 Orem Hillcrest 9 Kearns Hillcrest 27 Granger STATE TOURNAMENT Defensive end Craig Fackrell and linebacker Rick Mitchell, force the Granger punter into a hur- Hillcrest 13 Granite ried kick. These two juniors will return next year to give the defense experience and depth. Sophomores Gain Experience Through Difficult Season Sophomore Football Team 19T5, Left to Right, Row One: Bob Brady, Elmer Vasquez, Bob Pena, Dana Lundgreen, Dave Behrman, Allan Allgaier, Tony Rosa, Pat Jacobs, Jeff Peterson, Daron Bradshaw. 2nd Row: Ruben Gonzales, Deryle Weddle, David Dansie, Greg Newbold, Dennis Briggs, Tim Osborn, Stuan Walker, Scott Glover, George Deneris. 3rd Row: Phil Montoya, Blake Bow- thorpe, Greg Jeppson, ]. D. Poulsen, Randy Gillette, Doug Price, Mike England, Brent Thelin. 4th Row: Ralph W ilkes, Brent Smith, Ricky Gilbert, Ray Jentzch, Ronnie Mantes, Ed Bailey, Terry Jenkins. 5th Row: Jim Mitchell, Ronnie Bogden, Curtis Crew, Chris Castillo, Craig Downs, Mark Moore, Jerry Nelson, Chris Schofield. (not pictured Coach Gary Yamishiro and Coach Lane Walsh) . 130

Volleyball Team: State Victors After taking first place in region competition, the girl's varsity volley- ball team journeyed to state to take the winning title there. Showing determination by overpowering Box Elder the first night the team contin- ued on to defeat Cottonwood, and Olympus. On the final day of competition the volleyball team was victorious in conquering Cottonwood again and taking the state championship trophy. Front Row, Left to Right: Barb Nielsen, Kaya Burns, Cindy Dahlberg, Shauna Bolliger, Mechell Fowden. Back Row : Coach Jane Miner, Kathy Ott, Connie Dahlberg, Vicky Lundgren, Cindy Carlson, Penny Wanberg, Coach Nancy Larson. With enthusiasm Kathy Ott drives the ball to oppo- Penny Wanberg performs great ability in successfully delivering a spike. nents side. 11

Volleyball Teams Place Enthusiasm, good sportsmanship and skill is the foundation of a win- ning volleyball team. The Hillcrest Junior Varsity and Varsity teams coached by Ms. Jane Miner and Miss Nancy Larson demonstrated the abil- ity and determination to achieve suc- cess. Shauna Bolliger, )V team captain, led her team to a 1st place in region competition. Also finishing in 1st place during region playoffs, the Varsity team dis- played great talent which they carried on throughout the entire state cham- pionship playoffs. Setting the ball for Barb Nielsen, Kathy Ott and Connie Dahlberg display good team work. Hillcrest vs. Brighton 1~-~ 1~·8 Hillcrest vs. Orem 1~-6 10-1~ 1~·9 Hillcrest vs. Kearns 16-141H Hillcrest vs. Granger 16-14 1~-3 Hillcrest vs. Provo 1~-9 1~-8 Displaying great skill, Gndy Carlson bumps Concentrating, Penny Wanberg prepares to ball during game with Brighton. spike the ball. 132

First in Region Hillcrest vs. Brighton 1~-3 1~-9 Hillcrest vs. Orem 1~-99-1~ 1H1 Hillcrest vs. Kearns 1~-~ 9-1~ 1~-17 Hillcrest vs. Provo 13-1~ 1~-9 18-16 Shauna Bolliger volleys the ball for Gndy Sherie Marshall looks on as team completes Dahlberg. serve. Demonstrating team effort, Gndy Dahlberg, Front Row, Left to Right: Kaya Burns, Barb Nielsen, Shauna Bolliger, Kathy Howa, Mechell Kathy Howa, and Sherrie Marshall show Fowden, Penny Wanberg, Jane Fletcher. Back Row: Coach Jane Miner, Sherie Marshall, Launi determination in returning the ball. Nielsen, Kathy Ott, Connie Dahlberg, Vicky Lundgren, Kellie Schmidt, Gndy Carlson, Leona Ludwig, Gndy Dahlberg, Coach Nancy Larsen. 133

Wrestling 1976 1976 Var ity Wrestling Team, Row One, Left to Right : Gary Takagi, Vic Conner, Mark Freemyer, Dave Penrose, Chris McCaffree. Row Two: Coach Bob Kawa,John Dawson, Todd Besendorfer, Guy Gritton, Phil Greenhalgh, Matt Wilson, Doug Wilkes, Coach Mike Flook. Vic Conner' hand is raised in triumph as he defeated Guy Gritton executes one of his favorite and most useful moves ing state champion. during the region matches. 134

2nd in Region Four Wresrling 138 for Hillcrest, John Dawson took third in Region Four. A combination of Kawa's three years of coaching and Flook's collegiate career, gave Hillcrest a team to be proud of. Hill rest captured the third position in the 167 lb. clas , due to the painstaking effortS of Phil Greenhalgh. Heavyweight wresrler Doug Wilkes, had a impre ive brought region and state honors to the team. U'5

J. V. Team Produces Future Hopefuls 1976 Hillcrest Wrestling Team, Left to Right, Row One: Mike Huntsman, Loui aldivar, Mike Hoffman, Tony Rosa, rewan Walker, Wayne Lee, oach Mike Flook. Row Two: Dan Romero, Chris M affree, Dave Penrose, Mark Freemyer, Vic onner, Gary Takagi , James ielsen, Dan Clem. Row Three: Coach Bob Kawa, Rick Mitchell , Ken Funk, John Dawson, Todd Besendorfer, Guy Gritton, Phil Greenhalgh, Matt Wilson, Doug Wilkes, Rich Gillette, Ralph Wilkes. Middleweight wrestler Chris McCaffree proved to be one of the strong- Coaches Kawa and Flook quietly sit and study the march of one of their wrestlers. est wrestlers of the 132 lb. class with his raking of third place in Region Their coaching can only go so far, the outcome of the march is up ro the individu- Four. al's tal nt and how much he wanted ro win. 136

Varsity Statistics 9 Craig Ander ·on RECORD Fir t Hilkre t).V. Tourney 5-9 105 Gary Takagi 31-3 Fin Region, Fir-t tate, condJordan Di t., First Hillcrest lnvit., Fir t Brighton Tourney, The determination of Guy Gritton is mirrored in hi face. Gritton battled to third Fir t Kearn Holliday. pia e in Region Four at the 155 lb. level, as only a junior 112 Vic C nner 32-3 phomore Gary Takagi, region and tate champion, will provide Hillcrest with a potential three time champion in the 105 lb. class. Fir t Region, Fourth tate, First Hillcrest lnvit., Fir t Brighron Tourney, First Box Elder Tourney, Fir tJordan Dist., Fir t Kearn Holliday. 119 Mark Freemyer 23- -1 cond Region, Fir t Jordan Dist. Fir t Hillcre t Invit. 126 Dave Penro ·e 19-11 Fir t Jordan Dist. 132 hri Me affree 20-13 Third Region 13 John Daw on 18-12-1 Third Region 1 5 Todd Be endorfer 17-15-1 Fourth Region 155 U} Gritton 12-7 Third Region 16 Phil Greenhalgh 1 -16 Third Region 1 5 Matt Wil on 10-5 cond Region Hwt. Doug Wilke 23- -1 Third Region, Fourth tate, First Jordan Di t., First Hillcre t Invit. TEAM 9-2-1 ' cond in Region ixth in tate Dual Meet ea ·on Record Region Four champion in the 112 lb. clas was co-captain Vic onner. 137

Bryan Jeppson outjumps Provo's Kelly Gardner. Provo topped Region IV. Brad McDonald snatches rebound against cough Provo defense. 13li

Pre- ea ·on Hillcrest 72 Olympus 53 Hillcrest Hillcrest 79 .. Uimah 1 Hillcrest Hillcrest 74 Jordan 47 Hillcrest Hillcre t 64 Bingham 49 Hillcrest 61 Hillcrest 70 . Cottonwood 48 Hillcrest 70 . Bountiful 7 \"Radar\" Ron Thompson won ba ketball 75 team' nomination for \"Mo t In pirational 64 kyline 64 4 1anager.\" 74 Judge 55 Highland 79 Bonneville Hillcrest League arne · 47 Coach Jim Jima gives in tructions to team Hillcrest 0 members in the game against Kearns. Hill- Hillcrest 72 . . . .. Kearns 42 crest won the tilt 68 to 54 . Hillcre t 54 Provo 67 Hillcrest 81 Granger 44 Hillcre t 65 . Orem 54 Hillcre t 58 . Brighton 56 Hillcrest 68 Kearn 60 Hillcrest 43 Provo 62 Hillcrest 55 .......... Granger 46 53 Brighton Orem 139

A perennial tate contender, the Husky cagers once again proved to be one of Region IV' toughest squads. With a belying cason record of 5 and 5, Hillcre t gained a position in the tate Tournament. With only two returning starter , the Hillcrest team had ro work extra hard and long hours ro bring them up ro contention level. Brad McDonald shoots over outstretched Mark Harvey's face ref leers intense emotion of Orem game. arms of Bulldog defender. Marc rdar scores against Bengal opponents. Hillcrest won the Battle-of-the-Jug, but Brighron avenged themselves on their home court. 140

J. V. Basketball Row One, Left to Right : Cary Nelson , Larry Dunn, Coach Dan Cowan, Todd Vincent, Craig Fackrell. Row Two: Bart Hick on, Vince Martinez, Todd Tapp, Kirby Jen en , Kelly Haws. Sophomores Row One, Left to Right : Coach teve Margetts, Dana Lundgreen, Daron Brown, Coach Bob Burns. Row Two: David Behrmann, Brent Jan en, Jerry Vaccaro, Chris Castillo, Kreg Jeppson. Row Three: Jerry am, Luis Lopez, Bill now, Elmer Va quez, Randy Gillett, manager Gary Latimer. 14 1

Row One, Left to Right: Brian Jeppson, Bart Hickson, Ryan Olson, Brad McDonald. Row Two: Craig Fackrell, Kirby Jensen, Vince Martinez, Cary Nelson, Kelly Haws, Chris Martinez, Larry Dunn, Todd Tapp, Todd Vincent, Marc Serder. With a miss-leading season record Huskies: Third in State: Beat Provo to of five and five, the Husky squad Break Four Year Jinx took third in State by beating Provo for the fir t time ince they have been in Region IV. Hillcrest 9CORE9 42 Hillcrest 56 Hillcrest 55 .. SkyView 60 Hillcrest 57 . South 57 39 . Highland 61 .. Provo

Wrestlers Battle to Sixth in State Gary Takagi rare Champion 105 lb. las Vic Conner Doug Wilkes Gary Takagi pur an end co his opponem co win gold medal. o-caprain 13 Fourrh in rare Hwr. Ia s

Thrilling victories climaxed a season of excitement in girl ' ba ketball. The team showed flashes of brilliance a they progre ed in region competition and ran away with the region trophy. In pre- ea on and sea on games, they compiled an overall of thirteen win and no los es which is an accomplishment all by itself. The team went to tate and was ready for anything and everything in more way than one. But they still had to prove they were the be t in the State and did get the oppor- tunity to prove it. Mechell Fowden slips down to the bottom of the key for a shot. SCORE BOX Hillcrest Brighton 68 24 Hillcrest Granger 68 14 Hillcrest Keams 66 22 Hillcres.t Orem 84 31 Hillcrest Provo 77 21 Mechell Fowden and Kaya Bums set up the four corner stall. Barbara ielsen shows good defense to slow down fastbreak. 144

Kaya Burns and Meche!! Fowden set the trap Barbara Nielsen goes for a layup. Penny Wanberg shoots off of screen at the bottom of the key. Penny Wanberg drives down baseline for two Kaya Burns Mechell Fowden shoots jump shot. points. easy basket. Cindy Carlson starts game with opening tip-off . Kathy Ott hoot for two points with jump hot. 145

Girls Win First Basketball 9tate Title .Prep ga After region competition, the girls' ba ketball team had two weeks to pre- '\"state pare for some of the toughe t team cage tilt in the state. It took mental and physical work to obtain what had to be learned. Many had the attitude that, \"We work not only to acquire, but to become.\" Their pride meant more than just the trophy, they had to have the name of a champion. And just that name was worth all the work. Showing the Hu ky Pride, every individual, as an athlete, out on the court trived for the ultimate goal of victory. From that, they were crowned with the first Basketball tate Title and received both the trophy and the name- \"CHAMPION.\" \"The Thrill of Victory\" Top Row: Vicky Lundgren, Kaya Burns, Kathy Ott, Connie Dahlberg, Terri Rekoutis, Marie Velez. Bottom Row: Cindy Dahlberg, Cindy Carlson, Barbara ielsen, Penny Wanberg, Mechell Fowden. \"1975-76 TATE TEAM\"