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

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Running a fine race, freshman Davio Rodriquez gasps for a last breath. These last breaths were often the only thing the team runners needed to make it across the line. Mgg. Determined and striving, freshman Alex Comber struggles his way up the hill. Alex was one ofthe many driving forces behind the team, Refreshed and rejuvenated freshman Ernie Ro- driquez runs with spirit and pride. Ernie was the recipient of the Most Improved Player Award. 226 Sports The freshmanfsophomore team lines up at their meet at Otterbein Park. Otterbein was the Lanc- er's home course. Hardworking and dedicated, freshman Kevin Ca' marillo gives it his all. Kevin was named Most Valuable Player. , K-2, J' we I G VV , H f gi, fr 2 r it

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Looks of determination appear on the faces of the team. Such determination enabled five mem- bers to be named all league runners. All league runner, senior Tim Cruz gives it his all as he draws closer to the finish line. Tim received recognition for being a strong runner. Recipient of all league honors, senior Chris Waight runs on to another victory. Chris re- mained undefeated throughout the season. Q 5 t .S- ...tt X i ' M., K X juan - t Members of the Varsity Cross Country team give it their all. For the second year, the team won the Angeles League title. Varsity runner, sophomore Jeff Murrillo gives an anxious look as he warms up before the meet. Jeff was a great contributor to the success of the team. Boys Varsity Cross Country 225

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Boys Run Vvth Spud And Pnde The cross country season was full of personal rewards for me. Kevin Camarillo Dedication, hard work, opti- mism, and pride were the forces that drove the Freshman!Soph- omore Boys Cross Country team to a successful season. The team began daily practice dur- ing the first week of July and progressed into November. These five months of constant dedicated training were the fac- tors that contributed to their impressive record. Under the coaching and guidance of Mr. Fred Vartanian, the team com- pleted a season with a league record of 3-O. The team also earned third place in the league finals and an outstanding first place in dual meets. The team consisted of ath- letes who were full of energy, spirit, and promise. Each run- ner worked to his limit during competition and labored to ex- tend that limit further at prac- tice. Especially noteworthy was freshman Kevin Camarilio, who led the team and also earned a sensational tenth place at the Colton Invita- tional. Kevin was awarded Most Valuable Player due to his exceptional display of fine sportsmanship and athletic ability. The Cross Country season was full of personal re- wards for me. If I would feel tired while striving to reach the finish line, I would remember all of the time, energy, and ef- fort I exerted during the months of training and give it my all. It was a terrific feeling to win. Another notable run- ner was freshman Ernie Rodri- guez who was the recipient of the coach's award for the Most Improved Player. The success of the lower level team was a major factor in pre- dicting the performance of the varsity team for the following season. Coach Vartanian com- mented, I completely was amazed at the success of our team. When we began practice in July, there was no indication that we would have a season overflowing with so many vic- tories. These guys will be a defi- nite asset to the 1988 Boys Var- sity Cross Country team, espe- cially with the graduation of seniors Tim and Tom Cruz, Marc Leufroy and all Angeles league runner Chris Waightf' Freshman!Sophomore Cross Country WOH I Workman 'Saint Paul lost Pius X won 'Servite won 'Bishop Montgomery won Mater Dei won Overall record: 5 wins 1 loss 9' Indicates Angelus League Bottom to top: Daniel Montellano, Walter Arcos, Alex Coomber, David Valdez, Dario Rodriquez, Ernie Rodriquez, Kevin Camarillo, and Coach Fred. Vartanian. Freshman!Sophomore Cross Country 227