Barbe High School - Les Memoires Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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G iris track BREAKIN' THE TAPE. Celecia Shavers, junior, finishes first in a race during the Buc Relays. STAYING OUT FRONT. Chcyl Shavers, senior, conserves her energy during a long race at the Buc Relays as she waits for her Boston opponent to kick in. 114 — Girls Track

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 LET 'EK RIP. Senior Cecil Doyle winds up to throw the discus. Cecil has been involved in track for four years. Also in the javelin throw and other events as well. ALMOST THERE. Tom Hriugs. freshman, races to the finish line during the district cross-country race. L e had really good effort from the whole team and that paid off in some key meets this year. — RUSTY DEBARGE Place Meet 5th Buc Relays 1st Ram Relays 4th Cowboy Relays 7th Walker Relays 1st Bronco Relays 4th District 4-AAAA Meet Boys Track — 113

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Worthy of the Reputation The best athletes can make the most difficult physical feat look easy. But the girls' track team had a harder time with it this season than in past ones. A title in the state was unattainable for a variety of reasons. The team lost a member that had kept them far in front in past years. They were unable to make it to state because not many made it to regionals. I've been in track since I was a freshmanCheyl Shavers explained her devotion to the sport. I'm the only senior who was running, so when the younger girls complained I could understand why. When I started I didn't know what was going on. but I do now. I love track because I'm do- ing it for my school, my team, and myself. And Coach Combs is the greatest coach. We all love him to pieces because he's so patient and understanding with everyone. The team worked long, hard hours in preparation for each meet. They often arrived before school to practice at seven o'clock and stayed after school until four-thirty. Track consisted of more than just running. The Lady Bucs participated in everything from discus, and low hurdles to the high jump and the 200 meter dash. I threw the discus, explained Melissa Ellis who placed first in district. It was like throwing a heavy frisbee. She explained why the team didn't do as well as in recent seasons. Some of the most talented girls either had graduated or moved away. Cheyl Shavers and I were the only seniors left on the team. We also didn't go to as many meets this year which was a big factor because we didn't have to practice as much. If you want to join track, you have to be aware it's a very demanding sport, warned Lynette Cormier. Coach Combs can find talent that you didn't know you had.” Even though the team didn't manage to get another district championship. they weren't discouraged. Their attitude was worthy of the greatest reputation. AHEAD OF THE PACK. Kerri Jacobi, sophomore paces herself our front during a distance race. CONCENTRATION is the name of the game. Senior Melissa Ellis rares back as she prepares to throw the discus. Melissa was first in the district in the discus. ALL RIGHT! Sophomore Leslie Frick and senior Cheyl Shavers rejoice together after Leslie finishes first in a race at the Buc Relays. Girls Track — 115