Women's Tennis Makes History "ll ::r 0 0 C7 In 1991 for the first time in the University's history, Harding sponsored a women's tennis team. Problems in the past had kept a team from materializing, but this past year David Elliot, associate professor or physical education, agreed to take on the responsibility. "It's really been a challenge," said Elliot. "It's new and exciting to think about taking a program, starting from the bottom, and building it up quickly. I believe we can do it." Chantelle Bequette, the only senior on the team, also commented on the newness of the women's program, "It's been a lot of fun because we 've been kind of guinea pigs. We've gotten to try things out." According to Elliot the team faced challenges because of their inexperience. None of the girls had played in a college match before the fall. Elliot added, however, that their attitudes will help decrease the gaps left by their inexperience. The girls practiced Monday through Lori Clark - Worthington, OH Tonya Clark - Endicott, NY Kevin Cleaver - Hopkinsville, KY Anna Clement - Dothan, AL Stephen Cohn - Spring, TX Suzanne Cole - Edmond, OK Scott Coleman - Euless, TX Patricia Coleman - Fishers, IN Melissa Collett - Vidor, TX Angelique Comstock - Atlanta, TX Amy Conner - Brighton, CO Dee Dee Cook - Waynesboro, WV Hope Cook - Sarasota , FL Kelly Coomey - Syracuse, NY Carriann Cooper - Nesconset, NY 232 CLASSES Friday, year round in preparation for ; tournaments. They participated in i only two competitions in the fall, but :; scheduled over 20 for the spring. The ~ team began the season ranked 24th ~ in the nation of all NIA schools. "This is really a building year for the program," explained Bequette. "We're going to get better." . The team consisted of nine members: Chantele Bequette, Tammy Callahan, Tracy Crouch, Erica Degraw, Farah Mackey, Brooke Manasco, Patti Vaughan, Sheila Walker, and Amy Whittle. Elliot served as head coach, and he was helped by assistant coach Bobby Nix and Richie Roberts. Both coaches and the women were very excited about the season, and the challenges that faced them. Although hard work and a lot of time was necessary, they were able to say as did Bequette, "It's been fun being a part of it."+ - Melanie Johnson ACE WINNIN ' SERVE. Junior Tracy Crouch practices perfecting her serve, so that she can use it as a weapon in her next match. The girls practiced Monday thru Friday year round in preparation for tournaments.
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