Monday, 6/9/97 UCLA famous for turning out world-class athletes Exceptional Bruins make efforts for community’s sake as well By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff With another class of UCLA graduating seniors ready to join the professional ranks, the Bruins’ tradition of excellence in sports, not to mention their contributions to society, will continue. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Paul Guidry Football There is no hesitation in the voice of Paul Guidry. "Roller coaster." Thinking about his recently completed four-year stint on the Bruin football squad, he could only muster up one phrase. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Githa Hampson Women’s track Githa Hampson is the only graduate of this year’s women’s cross country squad. After a tumulous career that put her life on hold several times before she decided to come to UCLA, Hampson leaves with a Sociology degree at age 26. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Jon Heinrichs Baseball On a team laden with superstars, senior left fielder Jon Heinrichs is one of many unsung heroes who guided the team into the College World Series for the first time in 28 years. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Kim Krull Women’s volleyball Kim Krull is trading in her volleyball shoes and kneepads for a pair of sunglasses and thongs after graduation. The former UCLA middle blocker will be pursuing a career on the beach this summer. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Bruin Olympics Medalists Christa Williams UCLA freshman Christa Williams was an Olympian before she became a collegian. Williams competed on a team that was so dominating that many compared it to basketball’s Dream Team. Read more...

Monday, 6/9/97 Paul Nihipali Men’s volleyball Paul Nihipali, UCLA’s opposite hitter, will not be back for another chance at his third NCAA men’s volleyball title. He graduates at the end of Spring quarter after an illustrious career that has engraved his name on many individual records. Read more...