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Although usually a warm
weather sport, tennis can be
played all year round if liked well
enough by the player. The
growing interest in tennis in the
past years has created longer
lines for tennis courts and an
increase in tne building of tennis
courts. The creation of a school
tennis team this year is another
indication of growing interest.
Ever popular fishing and
hunting are still the favorites of
more people than any other
individual sport. Deer, squirrel,
and duck top the list of game
hunted in this area each year .
New interests have opened in
trapping as fur stores purchase
such furs and raccoon and mink
from area trappers.
One of the most expensive but
best liked sports, skiing ranks
near the top of summer activities
among high school students.
Skis, ski ropes, gloves, ski vests,
and other equipment including
the most essential, the boat and
gasoline, cause costs of this
water sport to soar. Slolam skis
and other speciality equipment
such as wet suits push the cost
even higher.
SkiU, timing, and quick think–
ing are essential for successful
motocross efforts.
A
Bicentennial
Motocross track built in the
Cheniere Recreation Park in
1976 provides a safe area for
riders. Organized racing is con–
ducted in motorcycle size classes
in the park with the prize money
offered to the class winner.
Jon Holley takes advantage of the local water with
an atternoon of skiing. In the first we•ghHiftmg
competition at WMHS. Casey Sanders begms an
effort to press the weights.
For a fishing excursion,
Jeff
Oavis loads and checks his teckle box and checks his
equipment.
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