C E Ellison High School - Free Spirit Yearbook (Killeen, TX)

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Eaeles Soar Despite Pitfalls The test of will against body, the pleasure of the surrounding beauty combined with competition made Cross Country thrilling. Even with all of these elements the team suffered through a somewhat disappointing season. However, they did have few big point meets. The lack of school support was disheartening to some runners, but the runners appreciated the loyal fans who did come to cheer for them. Practices were the most impor- tant part in getting ready for meets, many runners were leary of prac- tices. David lacobsen said, llPractices good shape . ln addition to running two miles, the team ran bleachers and 22O's. Stretching played an important part in getting ready for practice and meets. Richard Ray felt, 'Some days you really don't feel like stretching, but it helps you a lot and sometimes it can save you from injuries . The team also learned that it was very important to be a team. UTeam support and working together are an important part o anything you do, said David Woodruff about Cross Country. Although the team had a few problem spots, they did X. ,Q MM whiff: V Wtfvlfq V. H I s.. ,A X , . S q X g Xia? W. rs tt . it , ar, . Ll 1-sf f-A 3 'T are tougher than the meets, but put forth a very commendable they have to be so that we'll be in effort. -. gf r 3vtf. ', j ,Q tm 'LX TN AWN 188 Boys Cross Country y dl tby Ursula Bickharn ' V Q, .E fa? RUNNING Cross Country is real work, it's taking your body to the limit. David Jacobsen and Robby Hopkins pace themselves ahead of a Killeen runner. ALTHOUGH Cross Country is basically an individual sport, the guys enjoy be around one another and kidding aroi after meets. Relaxing after a meet are Ri Ray, Ramses Chester, Claude Cars Robert Delp, Randall Black, Mike Ce lose Colon and Han Moore.

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Snorts Going to pep rallies! Dressing up! Wearing mums! All these activities were part of fall sports, especially football. Other fall sports that were less visible included water polo, field hockey, and cross country. Although these sports did not have pep rallies, their accomplishments added much to the pride of the school. As fall gave way to winter, indoor sports such as basketball became popular. Some students spent Christmas vacations on ski slopes, enjoying the powder. In spring, track, baseball, swimm- ing, and golf were the sports everyone was watching. All students who participated worked to achieve their goals, to become the best. They ran their races, in many instances, they cross- ed the finish line first, in others, they determined to try again. GETTING ready to spike the ball over to the opponents are Kaylor Brantley and Kathy Buckler. ' -Ill! . ,, T i ff ... , j ..., gtnu gg llll 'i.i Q fl . lb V 'R J N -I L' x X Sports

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MANY of the area meets took place at the Golf Course. Many of the coaches and runners wait for one of the races to begin. CLAUDE CARSON runs in the last district meet at the Georgetown Golf Course. wit MEMBERS of the Cross Country team are ffront rowl Mike Cady, lose Colon, Ramses Chester, Han Moore, Brian Giacomozzi, Demon Wilson, and Robby Hopkinsg 12nd rowl Coach Neeley, Robert Delp, Harry Bashaw, Darren Lucas, Claude Carson, Randall Black, David lacobsen, Ruben Soliz, Ricky Ray, and Arnold johnson. RUNNING is as much a mental process as it is a physical one. Darren Lucas concentrates on keeping his pace at a meet. BECAUSE being limber is necessary in running, stretching is very important. David Jacobsen stretches before a meet. Boys Cross Country 189