Air Academy High School - Vapor Trails Yearbook (USAF Academy, CO)

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AA's Best . Cross Country And Through The State Besides the obvious problems a runner encounters, Tanya Sorge had more to deal with. Being the only female on the team for the majority of the season, Tanya had to face empty locker rooms and long races where she was the only member re- presenting Air Academy. She was one ofthe top competitors in the city, finishing in the top three at the ma- jority of the meets. A close rivalry on the team was that between Tom Hoyle and Chris Murray. They were both excellent runners and competed against each other throughout the season for the number two and three spots on the team. Meanwhile, the number one posi- tion was captured by Scott Sutton. Scott held the record in both the city and state for the three-mile event during regular season competition. He was an outstanding representa- tive for the Kadets in both the district and state meets. Part of the success of the season was due to the hard work and effort the team put forth by lifting weights and runing seven to ten miles a day. The combined efforts of all the team members contributed to an outstand- ing season. This page: Showing the superior athletic ability that helped hlm become the best runner in the city, Scott Sutton takes the lead early ln the race Ctoph. As the only member of the cross- country team to qualify for state. Scott was presented a cake by the school secretaries. Opposite page: Two of the most promising runners at Air Academy, Chris Murray and Tom Hoyle, compete at Monument Valley Park Crop Ieftl. Displaying the pain of long distance running, Mlke Ernst sprints toward the finish Cbottom lefth. The only female member of the team, Tanya Sorge, warms up before a meet Cfor rightj. 1 56 I Sports S 'i SQ' s fx , , ' r Q' K -- 1 . Q.- g ,., it Q 3' , ,r if s 0, S' ., li 3 ' ' ' QQ - W. A we --W-gsigkmww. ...... ...- wma-.E - .3 K -'s-, News Si'WQ'M' ' . fx N- sswssw-we sf . ' W -,--- Q so at . K I K , .s . . .. sn L A A 1. K .

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HST 'ri V6T Slick Chicks Whip Flips In Cool Pool What can compare to being a member of the girls swimming team? According to the turnout, not much. Forty girls, including three managers, participated in the program under new coach Mrs. Diana Doepkin. However, the team had more than its share of problems. Not only was the Community Center pool where the girls worked out suddenly and unexpectedly closed, but the team had to travel 30 miles and back to practice at Palmer. Several weeks later, when the pool finally re-opened, the water temperature was in the mid-60's. Having been used to practicing in 60-850woter, most of the team could not stand such a drastic change. But led on by the faithfulness and perseverance of co-captains Alison Smith and Jane Strathman, the team managed to pull to- gether, trying for a third place fin- ish ot the district meet. They also qualified one relay, consisting of Sally Grenoble, Lisa Potter, Caro- lyn Sampson and Jane Strathman: and three individuals, Sampson, Strathman, and Alison Smith, for state. This page: One of several team members who worked out with the Falfins United States Swimming Team during the high school's off season, Carolyn Sampson Ctopj listens to her coach's instructions. Sophomores enlarged the depth of the team by adding skill and energy. Avid in all strokes but specializing in backstroke and butterfly was Julie Koz Cbottom rlghtj, teammate Erica Anderson works hard to improve her breast stroke Cbot- tom left. Opposite page: At the cadet pool where the state meet took place, Jane Strathman practices her start. She qualified for the competition in the 500 free, 200 IM, and medley relay Ctop leftj. Newcomer Diana Kelley, through her ex- citement and enthusiasm, kept the team in high spirits throughout the season. ln preparation for an upcoming meet, she perfects her kick flower rightj. 1 60 I Sports 4184?