Top Row: Kim Steiger, Norine Miller, Amy Miller, Cherise Conlon,
Debbie Albrecht, Jen Schickler, Steph Sosh, (Coach) Mrs. Thomas
Middle Row: Diane Churan, Sally Ford, Karen Denby,
Kelly Clark, Kathy Ford, Laura Schnader
Bottom Row: Bert Schreiber, Jen Miller, T. Goodbred, Vickie Straka

MVP: DIANE CHURAN
Most Improved: JENNY MILLER

October 1984
A NEW HOCKEY FIELD
     Mt. Penn does not have a regulation-size hockey field (100 yds. x 60 yds.). For years Mt. Penn hockey players had to be satisfied with a short field on a hill. A rough terrain also made it a very inadequate playing field. Moving on the right track and getting things done, Mrs. Thomas, the hockey coach, is pushing to get a regulation-size field.
     As a result of Mrs. Thomas� efforts, the hockey games are now played on a regulation-size field at the Antietam Recreation Center. Next year, however, we may have a regulation field at the A-field. Because of the sale of the Pennside building, there is money for school improvements. Mrs. Thomas has received approval for the original hockey field to be leveled and lengthened this spring.
Mrs. Thomas feels very optimistic about the field. She continued to add that if athletes in a school district are willing to put forth their time and efforts for an athletic program, then it�s the school district�s responsibility to supply for those athletes the best equipment and facilities possible.
          - Karen Denby

October 1984
VARSITY HOCKEY
     It�s that season again and sticks are really hot at Mt. Penn. However, Mrs. Thomas feels the team is still in a building process. The program is better than ever because the number of participants and interest is really increasing. With the two-coach concept there is more individual contact. The girls are a young team and have only been playing the new system for 1 or 2 years. Mrs. Thomas feels very positive and says the team is full of talent.
     The girls have already played their toughest matches. The hardest part is over, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Injuries have plagued the team. Sally Ford broke her arm during a scrimmage game and Roberta Schreiber bruised her knee.
The team does have high hopes and is a good contender in their division. They�ve come a long way and are going to go much farther. Go for it girls!!

Diane Churan - Inner
Kelly Clark - Back
Cherisse Conlon - Inner
Karen Denby - Wing
Kathy Ford - Link
Sally Ford - Inner
Norine Miller - Goalie
Jenny Schickler - Link
Laura Schnader - Link
Roberta Schreiber - Back
Kim Steiger - Inner
Terry Goodbred - Sweeper
Steph Sosh - Back
Vicki Straka - Back
Amy Miller - Back
Jenny Miller - Wing
          - Diane Churan

Diane Churan and Jenny Miller
charge Twin Valley goalie and score.

November 1984
HOCKEY
     Unfortunately, things didn't turn out the way the varsity hockey team had hoped they would. This was probably due to all the injuries and sickness during the season. Those on the injured list for part of the season were Sally Ford, Kathy Ford, Terry Goodbred, and Bert Schreiber. These players were all on the starting team. In addition, some players were absent many times and a few players quit the team entirely. The team suffered greatly from the absences of these people.
     Mrs. Thomas feels that another reason for the unexpectedly poor season was the empty seats on the bench. Since the starters were injured, the second string varsity played. This left no one to fill the bench except the junior varsity players who lacked playing time and experience in varsity games.
     The Mounts were defeated by Hamburg (2-3), Daniel Boone (1-3), and Wyomissing (1-3). The Mounts conquered the Brandywine Bullets (1-0) and the Schuylkill Valley Panthers (4-1).
     Next year the team will he losing four starting seniors - Jen Miller, Roberta Schreiber, Terry Goodbred and Vickie Straka. The outlook for next year, however, is good because many starters will be returning.
     The season for the junior varsity was also unpredictable. They started off strong, for the most part, kept a strong hold. They, like the varsity, had a number of illnesses and injuries. This often led to defeat. The experience some of the players had on the varsity this year should help them next year. Hopefully, there will be as much interest in hockey next year.
          - Karen Denby
 

December 1984 Outstanding Athlete - December 1984      This issue's outstanding female athlete is Diane Churan, a junior. Diane is a very fine hockey player who has an excellent attitude and will always give 100% during practice and games. Some of Diane�s accomplishments this year were leading the hockey team in goals and making the All-Division hockey team.      Besides hockey, Diane also plays basketball, volleyball, and softball. Mrs. Thomas is looking for many fine things from Diane this year and next.           - Dave Blose