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

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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

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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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Rodeo Swim team Obscure but Dedicated 7 he rodeo club and swim team weren't the most publicized of sports, but even if they weren't the most talked about on campus, their dedication kept them up. The swim team finished ninth in state in New Orleans out of 25 teams. Eric Bohdan placed seventh in the 200-free style and eighth in the 500-free style. Philip Rogers ended up eight in the 800-butterfly. The relay team of Randy Arnold. Eric Bohdan. Paul Cooper, and Philip Rogers swam into ninth place. We couldn't get first in state of course. stated Eric Bohden. It's kinda hard with only four people competing.” Different Strokes for Different Folks The rodeo club went to Sulphur for the state event. Linda Gary competed in the cow roping contest. Billy Kerry grabbed hold of fourth in state for bull-riding. I was out for a year when a bull caught my arm, informed Billy Kerry, showing his arm. They used plates and bolts to keep it together. I ride bull all year long and I think the club doesn't get enough appreciation around school. But I enjoy doing it. Despite the lack of campus interest in their sports, the rodeo club and swim team managed to do their thing. It was a good way to spend a weekend, grinned Randy Arnold. W ATE RG AMES. Eric Bohdan. junior swim learn member, finds rime to play during a practice at the YMCA before state finals in New Orelans. SHOOTING THE BULL. Donnie Sittig, senior, rode his bull for a whopping eight seconds until the burrer. 116 — Rodeo and Swim Team