Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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We're Off And Running We gained gain confidence. We learned to encourage each other to have good sportsman- ship. Denise Lozano Throughout the season, the Girls Varsity Cross Country team put forth an exceptional display of team spirit and competitiveness. The girls were proud of their hard work during practice and at meets. For most of them, this was their first year of experience being on the team. The only returning member was sophomore Denise Lozano. She com- mented, The team was younger, but we had a lot of team spirit and everybody Worked really hard. Though the team ended the season with a one win and four loss record, they ran well and showed promising talent for next year. The girls didn't let their youth stand in the way. En- couragement from other members, school support, and team unity were all things that helped the girls keep going. Freshman Kris- tie Bubbert, the top female varsity runner said the big- gest challenge for her was ... having enough confi- dence to go out there and fin- ish the course. But it helps to have everybody cheering, it keeps you going. Even in defeat, the runners contin- ued to express enthusiasm for their team and ran to their full potential. Gaining the self-confi- dence needed to complete each course was not easy to do, but the girls were glad to have the chance to compete against other schools and re- present Bishop Amat as members of the team. When asked what she gained from being a member on the girls cross country team, fresh- man Christy Fortelny hap- pily replied, I made many good friends and gained a great deal of self-confidence. Courage, friendship, and good sportsmanship was what kept the girls going and provided the team with uni- ty and support. The girls showed a tremendous amount of improvement and by next year the time and dedication these girls have put into their sport will pay off. Girls Varsity Cross Country Workman 'Saint Paul 'Pius X i'Saint Joseph i'Bishop Montgomery i'Mater Dei League Finals won won lost lost lost lost sixth place Overall record: 2 wins 4 losses it Indicates Angelus League Kristie Bubbert Norma Edge Denise Lozano Crrstre Fortelny Coach Fred Vartaman 222 Sports

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Senior Theresa Buencamino proves her athletic ability by throwing her weight into the shot. l-ler solid ground- strokes earned her the number one seed on the team. Sportsmanship is an important quality. This trait was best shown when sophomore Su Oh shook hands with a player from Saint Paul. . K i fn of Lupe Romo, a seasoned senior, prepares to hit a driving backhand. Early preparation proved to be an important factor in all the players' victories. Hardwork does not always lead to perfection. Sophomore Susie Oh showed her human side by missing a hitable volley. lxiqgl ?szEg?E'4'5QQg,, Sqaeiiixlxtxv ,ii 5lsi,'ii??f73?s isii,4!fIi?ii, lu sasi, i,,x -, vs, ' u ., 'h , 'ri. .l .ex . 'tri Vi, 4. , Following through on her serve, senior Selena Sinson starts the match on the right foot. It was important that she began with good momentum, Varsity Tennis 221

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': ff: ' 1' ' ww M., N- Wx ,s,,,, With intent to place high, freshman Norma Edge, pushes herself to the finish line. ln every meet, it was difficult to gain speed at the end of a race. Sophomore Denise Lozano has that look of de- termination as she completes a race. Though the team was young, the girls ran to their fullpoten- tial, Rounding the first corner, the team pulls out ahead of their competitors, the Workman Lobos. This follow the leader game was often played by opposing teams. Leaving her competition far behind, freshman Kristie Bubbert runs alone, Bubbert led the girls varsity cross country team throughout the sea- son. Girls Varsity Cross Country 223