1995 School Magazine

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Af the 55 "flags" competed for in 1995, BGGS captured \-/ 30. This figure exceeded the 1994 season by 7 pennants, with a general shift up all placings. In the year we celebrate our 120th blrthday and 87 years of competitive spofiing involvement in the Queensland Girls' Secondary School Sporls Association, it is most appropriate to applaud this extraordinary achievement, and the opening of the new Sports Centre. The original spots of the QGSSSA, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis and Netbal1, still dominate the modern sporting calen- dar, and as in the past, Grammar continues to perform with consistency and excellence. In true Grammar tradition, how- ever, the need to extend our sporting horizons and explore our physical abilities was evident even in the 1890s, where cricket and rowing were perceived as important activities for young women. As early as 1886, the Head Mistress, Miss Sophia Beanland, was agitating for a gymnasium. "... Then I think, our appliance for the full development of our pupils, nothing less than which wili satisfy us, will be fairly complete. As for myself, i am intensely interested in this very important part of a girl's education ..." (Prideaux 1985). Past Headmistresses such as Miss Beanland and Miss \Tilkinson would applaud the building of the McCrae Grassie Sports Centre which has meant that, rather than just adding to our sporting experiences, we have improved what we do and the standard at which it is performed. This standard is not only reflected in the year's results, but also in the large number of gids competing for their school and/or house during the year.

Peel, Kate Wensley and Prue Mackenzie dominating with the bat. Kim Buckle was assisted by Sharon Wouda at the pitcher's plate, with both having extremely successful seasons. The highlight of both teams' seasons was the last match of

the season against State High. B Grade came back from a nine run delicit in the last innings to win against the odds. The A Grade, despite a disciplined performance by pitcher Tori McNeice and a near perfect fielding display, lost to the eventual premiers. The SWIMMING sea- son started with high ex- pectations and boundless enthusiasm from both

swimmers and the School population and the full intention of defending the Molly Gould Cup. This was sustained by the positive approach of the swimming captains, Kate Bentley and Michelle List. This suppofi was coupled with the experience and determination of our coach, Mr Grahame White. It was obvious from the outset on March 18, that it would be a tough competition. As the day's events wore on, it became clear the contest was to be between Grammar and our arch rivals State High. Finally, after an intense battle in the individual events, it was to be settled by the relays. Grammar exhibited the depth of their team, taking out all five B division relays, with the U15B team made up of Sarah Cooper, Jessica Haynes, Ruth Schulz and Taryn Hagan breaking the record by an amazing four seconds. Al1 Grammar A division and medley relays placed in the top six, many in the top three. In the individual events, Carolyn Johnson performed strongly to gain fourth place in the Open 100m Butterfly and third places in both the 100m Freestyle 1.4 years and 50m Butterfly 1.4years events. By gaining the most number of points for the school in individual events at the Q.G.S.S.S.A. carnival, Carolyn was awarded the Interschool Swimming Champion trophy. First places were gained by Emma Walters 50m Freestyle 15 years division D; Nicola Ross 50m Freestyle 16 years division C; Danielle West 50m Freestyle 16 years division B and KellyJeppesen 50m Backstroke 15 years. The final tal1y lor the day resulted in the Grammar team winning three individual and seven team races, recording ten individual and three team second places, and ten individual and two team thirds. Age group points saw Grammar win the 15 and 16 years age group, come second in the 14 and 17 years and third in the 13 years. Final points were B.S.H.S. 506 followed by B.G.G.S. on 476,100 points ahead of third placed St Peter's with 376.

This year, the sporting calendar opened a week eafly with the A and B Grade SOFTBALL competition. Unfortunately, the A Grade's ability was not reflected in the season's results where in every game they led their opposition. The entire A Grade had impressive batting statistics, led by rookie Debbie Lauritz, and closely followed byLindaSiemon, the most successful lead off batter for some years. Grammar's domination of the B Grade competition contin- r-red with the young team placing an overall second, with Trisha

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