"I am young, but soon I will be older and then
I will be able to play.  No doubt I shall excell.
I shall remain modest, however.  No matter how
high I climb I will remember the little people
who helped make it possible."
 
 

Photo--Abby with Jeannine smiling prettily.

"I am heterosexual and enjoy good clean fun."

Photo--Mysterious young lady and Adam.

"I came, I saw, I played."

Photo--Alice is on the back row, far left.
             (Does this reflect her politics?)

"I freely admit I am in my 70's because my beauty
if deep within and because I have spent a 
blooming fortune on this make over and want people to know it!  Yes, I miss the glamour of show biz, but my chalet in Switzerland is nice and my 13 young lovers keep me busy, so I don't 
have time to be bored.  I love this APVA!  It is just the sort of lower level of sport and society 
that I enjoy most.  I'm planning to invite you all to my spa this winter for a month of energizing and healthful down time.  Ta Ta."

"I hate photos.  I hate you.  Go to hell!"

"Hello?  Who asked if they could post our photo?"
 

Photo--Rob, Becky, and Sarah.

"My secret is in my purity and secret diet
formula."

"I feel that anyone can achieve the heights
I have known.  Just don't get pregnant!"
...Betsy
 

"Let's get on with the game!"
 

Photo--Betty and Tom.

First appeared 8/11/5.  Plays well with others.

Showed up June 17, 2004.  Works in the Blue Cross
building.  Played one heck of a game!  Hope she
sticks with it.

Another transplanted Canadian who likes to keep active and in shape.  Smart enough to show up initally on the next to last game of the season.  Just in time to be invited to the grand awards banquet.  Foxy!

"I'm single (been looking for Mr. Right for 10 years but haven't found him).  I work in Human Resources.  Love to dance, the lake, and puppy
dogs & expect to attend my "once a year" volley ball game soon - but probably not tomorrow as I'm helping my daughter move." 
 

"I played for years and ended up with a 
bum knee.  Then I became chief lawn 
ornament and ended up with a beer gut. 
I think volleyball has, over all, been a 
damn bummer for me!"

"I showed up because I just wanna have fun."

"I loved visiting your banquet.  All your little players were so cute!  Especially Richie!"

"I'll be back when the lilac blooms."

"Volleyball is my life."

"I am seeking a young lady of high intellect
in order to exchange opinions on serious
subjects."

"Volleyball is rocking.  Life if rocking.  Are
you rocking?  Get rocking!"

Photo--E. J. is on the left, standing.

"I have dedicated my life to proving that
white men can jump.  At least a little."

"I'm a 'happy tooth' kind of guy.  Check
out the sparkle and flash!"
 

"I am friendly, easy-going, and I like to travel, listen to music, and make friends!"

Any bud of Kathy (Ms. Volley 2004) is a bud of ours.  A prof at MTSU, he's a quiet and effective player.  A fine addition to our staff or regulars.

"Call me John.  That's what John looks like in
Italian.  Seriously."

"Jeanne is not Dawn.  I am not Yong.
Try to keep this straight.  Thank you."

Photo--Jeanne, whose Chinese name, Tiantian,
means "sweet," poses with her Dad.

First showed up on June 17, 2004, with Gan Deng
who played during the summer last year.  She hasn't
played for some time, but is getting back on her 
game fast.

Photo--Hui (Whee) and Gan.

"I will probably never be back, so why bother
with a bio?"

"I play hard and enjoy it a lot."

 "Volleyball is a game of mistakes, if no 
one made mistakes the rallies would go on 
forever. Learn from the mistakes of others 
because you can't live long enough to make 
them all yourself!"

Photo--Janet is second from the left in back.

"I'm originally from Johnson City in East Tennessee, but I wound up in Nashville following my military career ex.  I'm a registered nurse and have been working at the Frist Clinic at Centennial Medical Center for the past 12 years.  My real passion is travel, and do it every chance I get. 
My next most favorite things are basket making and running.  I live in Franklin. Well, that's all folks.  I surely enjoy volleyball.  It's a great 
group of people to know."

Photo--Jeannine and Susan.

"I came to Nashville from Milan, in West 
Tennessee, where the cotton grows.  I notice
that the cotton doesn't grow here.  I find
this odd, but am willing to accept the fact.
Thank you for your time and attention."

Photo--Abby and Jeff.

"We played hard and we drank hard.  Now we
hardly play at all.  We still drink, however."

"I came once and played.  It was fun. Now
I guess I'll do something else."
 

"I made my mark quickly.  It will probably
never be equalled and certainly never excelled."

First, and only, Winner of the A. H. trophy
 

Since moving to Nashville in 1993, Judy has taken advantage of many performing opportunities. She has been the Featured Artist at a weekly show
at the Music City Café for 2 years, has toured with a high-society 11 piece orchestra playing events like The Kentucky Derby Governor's Ball, was a
regular at Gibson Guitar Café located on Nashville's tourist strip, and now calls 3rd & Lindsey her band's home. All of this, combined with monthly trips to Los Angeles, has shaped and developed the energy and performance that Judie is known for.  What makes Judie happy? "Everything, but it's my family and friends that
allow me to be that way. That's what life is all about - love and good friends." 

Visit Judie's web site.

Photo: Kari and Mei.
 

"I feel a little out of place on this court, since
most of the players are pretty slow and old.  Yet
there is something to be gained in any contest.
I play to show others the way to perfection."

"I used to play when I was able.  Now that
I have the time I've decided it's not worth it."

"You people are mildly amusing."

"The secret is in the spin."
 

Photo--Mark, Leo, and Jeff.

Leslie and Mollie like to watch the "funny
people," as Mollie says.  They are from Vancouver Island in Canada and are adjusting to the funny American ways. 

We began to play in 1994--intermittently. Richard 
would call everybody.  Then 1995 we started playing 
with some regularity. I hardly remember anybody who played with us. There was Steve, you, a large man who was a broker with you -- Bob Durham played once or
twice. Some ladies I can't remember. We were all so young and impressionable and athletically gifted. 
That's how I remember it anyway.   Actually we couldn't play volleyball worth cow flop.  But we had fun. I am fine. Was briefly in Nashville this summer. Sorry I 
didn't get a chance to say hi in person. There are so 
many people I missed seeing; we were in and out in 
a few days seeing family. It's nice to be back here. Life 
is slow. The peach trees are blooming.  I am writing a lot-- trying to publish some. I have a bunch of little stories Postcards from Bhutan. Some are out getting rejected or accepted. Should I send one or two? 

Linda and Namgay

Lisa, Elizabeth, and Mark Aune

"My brother told me about you."

"My sister is older, but I'm tougher.  Someday
we will take over this court and expel anyone
over 30.  Including Pop."

Photo--Maggy (front) with sister, Abby.

"Well................(several pages edited out)....
So, that's all I've got to say."

Martha is Betty's sister.  The 14th of 15 children.  She recently lost a ton (80 lbs.) and walks, hikes, runs, and plays volleyball.  Her next project is to get her husband off the couch and into the program.  Good luck!

"I believe that art lies in all things done well."

"I enjoy playing.  I hope my family back home
is seeing this.  If so I want to say 'Hello, from
Nashville, Tennessee.'  I love you and look
forward to seeing you."

Mei became our 6th Ms. Volley at the annual awards
banquet on April 2, 2004.

We are sorry to say that she will be leaving us to
return to her family in China in May.  We will 
miss her.
 

"I played for two years but my Thursdays 
are now being used to plan for a wedding...my wedding.  I'm getting married October 25. 
Hope you are all having fun.""

Photo--Melissa and Mr. X, her intended. 

"He's actually Mr. Olympic Gold Medal Winner (kayaking --'92) Scott Strausbaugh...if I can brag 
just a little.") 
 

"I got married and my career ended. 
That's all."
 

Photo--Nick and Shelly.

Nashville Scene Article about Peter.
 

Photo--Peter and Jeannine
 
 
 
 
 

"I played for one afternoon and quickly
decided there was no future in it."

"Sometime back in 1993 or 1994 I persuaded my boss, Bren Finucane, that Smith Barney needed
volleyball gear so we could challenge other 
brokers to games.  Not long after that my good friend Steve Laughbaum, who is an artist,  joined in and between the two of us we kept things going even when the brokers lost interest and we had only 2 or 3 show up for games.  I remember
many times when it was just me, Steve, and 
Betsy.  I used to bring horse shoes in case we lacked enough bodies for anything else.  Steve would bring Bocci balls.  Now, of course, we 
have a fine turnout and seem to pick up new players as old timers drop out.  It's a fine group and good fun and there's no reason why the younger players shouldn't keep things going when the old timers kick off.  No question.  You will!"

Visit Richard's web site where he publishes
"the extraordinary works of 'ordinary' people.

"I forgot what the subject was...give me a hint!"
 

Photo--Richard Rice and 
Richard Loller.

"I grew up and moved on."

"Volleyball is my muse.  Unfortunately, there
aren't too many songs you can work it into. 
Still, I think it may one day be the key to my
next hit single."

Ron became our 5th Mr. Eveready at the awards
banquet on April 2, 2004.  Here he accepts the 
suitably veiled award from young Miss Abbie.

"Actually, I'm in New Zealand and we can't play
here because there isn't room for a court and
if the ball goes out of bounds it floats off to
Australia or some awful place such as that.
Hello to all my Nashville volleyball friends.
Miss you!"

Sefa was a walk-on June 17, 2004.  Next time he
plans to come in more comfortable dress.

"I came once and found the competition rather
slow.  Maybe I'll be back.  Maybe not.  The
ying or the yang will move me."
 

Photo--Shaojun and Kathy.

"I was a legend on the field, but I'm now pursuing Motherhood and a degree in Rocket Science. 
Little time for volleyball (dare not risk injury 
to such a valuable cranium)."
 

Photo--Nick and Shelly.

"I am extremely gifted in many sports, but
volleyball isn't one of them.  Besides, I let
you use my husband and he stays bummed up.
So I should play?  You are not serious."
 

Photo--Abby and Sherry.

Rides his bike through rush hour traffic from the wilds of East Nashville to get to the game.  That is dedication.

Steve was awarded a brand new trophy at the 
awards banquet on April 2, 2004--The Hammer.
It means just what it seems to mean!
 

Photo--Steve and Judy.

"Once I achieved Ms. Volley I quit."
 

Photo--Jeannine and Susan.

"I kicked butt when I played.  And get that
damn playgirl off the site.  She never played
at all and besides Blake spends all his time
trying to print out her photo."

Photo--This was cut from one of our earliest
group photos. 

Photo--Tim is kneeling on the far left.

"You can call me Morris, or you can call 
me Tim.  Just don't call me late for dinner!"

"Let me tell you about Leo at MTSU!"
 

Photo--Leo and Tim.

"I'll be back."
 

Photo--Ting, Betty, and Tom.

"I don't want to eat a pickle...I just want to
ride on my motorcycle!"

"I will excell in this game.  However, in the
meantime I think I'll have a beer."

 All you need to know about Tom Pallardy
and then some: Single, also known as "The 
Love God", and teaches K-4 music at Eakin Elementary. Hiking, traveling, dancing, sailing, softball, horseshoes and OF COURSE, Volleyball!   Plays saxophone in 
"The 1969 Band."  That be me!

Tom will be getting married May 15, 2004, to Cathy
Guider.  He has not introduced her into the rowdy
APVA crowd for obvious reasons.  Go, you Tom!
 

Photo--Betty and Tom (He's on the right.)
 

"Well, I can't very well be there on Thursdays
if I have to drive from Hilton Head!"
 

"My beauty is a curse, but I try to bear up."
 

"I will need time to consider my statement."

"Grace under pressure is the secret of
superior volleyball."

Yang was recruited in August, 2005, as she innocently walked home from Vandy.
She'll be here five years getting her PhD, so we hope she'll become our next Mai Hu.  And, who knows?...maybe Ms. Volley 2008?

"When I play I jump."
 

For me:  Handsome, single, available day and 
night (if I am not working hard or I am  not 
taking photos).  Play chess, go, certainly sports: volleyball, basketball, table tennis, swimming, and anything you care to mention. 

Visit Zhongjun's web site and see his photos.