Aragon High School - El Tesoro Yearbook (San Mateo, CA)

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Kristen Linden and Tiffany Kyle demonstrate the strategy of keeping pace with a team partner. As the pistol blasts and the runners stam- pede from the starting line, Mary Mano- lakis knows she has her work cut out for her. GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY: Bridget Abbott, Julie Aliemus, Lisa Cash, Susan- na Chan, Cathy Cunningham, Marcia Gagliardi, Robin Goodstein, Tiffany Kyle, Kristen Linden, Mary Manolakis, Linda Messana, Linda Sell, Kim Shimokusu, Cindy Silva, Elisa Smith, Patty Spadaro, Julie Trangmar, Renee Trudeau, Susie Tse, Renee Van I-looidonk, Anne Wash- ington. Coach: William Daskarolis.

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BUILT FOR SPEED Girls Cross Country Goes The Distance Bang! They're off! The Aragon Girls Cross Country team gave it their all this season. A winning atti- tude and competitive edge gave the team what it took to be one of the best in the PAL. Anxious faces seen in the beginning of the season were soon transformed into faces of grim determination as the girls gained confidence in themselves and their teammates. That confi- dence was reflected in their speed and technique, two factors that gave the team the winning edge. But success did not come easily. Daily practice consisted of a gruel- ing three to six mile workout, come rain or shine. But that didn't stop the girls from having fun. As the team stretched during practice or before a meet, there was always friendly chatter going on. Coach Bill Daskarolis wasn't the only one giving his team members sup- port, the girls were there for each other as well. It was hard work, commented Bridget Abbott, but that always pays off in the end, and I really had a lot of fun. Obviously that was true for the whole team, veterans and new- comers, who came out on top in the long run. You're either slowly struggling to get up that hill A A 46 Girls' Cross Country Or another hill Or charging in a mad rush to get down to where you started.

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Aragon Girls Dominate The Court RALLYING TO SUCCESS New her Sen' ior Barbara l-lammed practices her powerful forehand. Walk into the gates of the Ara- gon tennis courts and you will most likely hear questions such as, What's Capuchinofs record? What are our chances of getting to CCS? These inquiries clearly show the determination and com- petitiveness of the 1986-1987 Aragon girls tennis team. Coaching for his second year, Gene Gordon led this enthusias- tic group through running exer- cises and calisthenics in order to maintain the level of physical con- dition needed to produce a win- ning team. Through relentless drilling and practice matches, Ara- gon's Varsity continued to en- hance their skills and stamina. Not only did Varsity concentrate on conditioning but the Junior Varsity as well. Mr. Gordon worked with the girls during practice and dedi- cated his time afterwards, as well, to further develop their skills and prepare them for match play. this year's team had a tough act to follow. l-lowever, with each new year comes new players to help meet the challenge. This season's mixture of fresh talent and the ex- perience of the older players, such as Lisa Layton and Yo Koneda, combined to insure another fantas- tic year. When asked what the principle strengths of the group were, Christine Crosby replied, Depth in skill level and a sense of spirit and comradery. Every play- er watches both the Junior Varsity and the Varsity matches and roots each other onlf' This type of unity and support was nearly as impor- tant as the neverending energy and complete concentration need- ed to win. Clearly, life was not a spectator sport for this vivacious group as they competed strenuosly and de- terminedly to achieve a truly smashing season. After last year's performance VARSITY TENNIS: FRONT ROW: Barbara Hammed, Christine Crosby, Debbie Stockwell, Leslie Lanier, Barbie Pachetti, Sally Bennett. SECOND ROW: Kathleen Fitzgerald, Laura Spanjian, Laura Bernstein, Lisa Layton, Carrie Kremers, Jill Perish. BACK ROW: Yo Kaneda, Sandra Schuber, Becky Fisher, Catherine Crosby, Paige Morway, Krystal Pollock, Coach Gordon. 48fGirls, Tennis