Walking Tal/, Brent LeDoux walks to the dug-out after a one-two-three inning. photo by Matt Wissinger. 94 Bues Buccaneers Striving for Excellence Excellence in any area requires organization, cooperation and most importantly, a Willingness to work together for the good of others. This statement is often heard. but less often put into practice. During the spr - ing and fall semesters of 1984. the Buccaneers not only put it into practice. but demonstrated that it worked. The spring brought success to the Bues in the way of leadership as well as on the playing field. The semester began with a second place finish for the "A" team in basketball competi· tion, while the Bucs ''E'' team cap· tured their </--ampionship. As the How 'bout them Bues?! semester progressed, the Buccaneers also participated in both track and softball, where their sportsmanship continued to be a dominat ing factor. Club cooperation also proved successful when new leaders were chosen to guide the Bucs during the 1984·85 year. Mike Chase was chosen as president, vice-president Steve Young was elected to be his right· hand·man, and Todd Gill was chosen to take on the responsibilities of managing club finance s. Joining them were Steve Beliech and Tom Edwards, two new sponsors. The semester concluded with a spring banquet held at Murray' s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock. In the fall, .the Buccaneers began the school year with a continued thriving spirit. In football, the Bucs captured the "A" team large club championship for the fourth conse· cutive year. and their abilities led them into the volleyball competition. When induction came, the Buccaneers recruiting time had paid off, 26 new members to join their roster of 34 returning club members. By November, relationships had been established with their new members, and activities as a whole dub began to take pace. On the last weekend in November. the Bucs held their an· nual hayride at the Carter Farm and, with Christmas approaching, festive activities were held to kick off the holidays. To be unusual, but still merry, an.Italian Christmas party was held. helping to somewhat ease the tension caused by the upcoming finals. In keeping with the spirit of work· ing together in hopes of benefitting others, the Buccaneers raked leaves for the elderly during induction as the ir service project. With two successful semesters behind them, one couldn't help but take a step back and say to themselves , "How 'bout them Bues!" I:~ Bues. Front row: Chase, Carpenter-queen , Wood-queen, Strickland-queen, Young, Beliech. Second row: Roddenberry, Thompson , Fox, Simmons, Nodenbacher. Third row: Smith, Clouser, Hamric , Frost , Houston. Fourth row: Moser, Andrews . Prestridge, Keppler, McDavid. Fifth row: Goodwin, Potter, Rackley, Browder, VonLuckner. Back row: Knofsker, High , Jones, Johnson, Quinne, Fuech , Lowery . Patterson. - photo by Wes Holland .
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