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

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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

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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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They Run for Victory! Exhaustion, dehydration, pulled hamstrings, and shin splints were on- ly a small part of the Girls Cross Country practices. The greatest part of the practices were in the hearts of the girls, the dedication they shared with their coach, Ms. Grisham. They worked long and hard hours to become winners. The girls believed in themselves. They believed they could win. And they did. Coach Grisham taught the girls that winning did not necessarily mean coming in first place. Winning meant trying their hardest, trying to beat their best time, setting a goal and overcoming it. Winning meant earning a place on the varsity team, earning the right to run in District and Regionals. Louisa Motry, a first year member of the team, said, Every time I finish a race l feel like a winner, no matter what place l come in. Angela Taylor, a returning senior on the team commented, 'I feel like a win- ner because l'm doing something that many people can't do. Cross country was not only hard work, it presented many fun times. Nay Nay Crane enjoyed being on the team because she liked getting out of school and seeing her friends. 2 E fu bl The girls ran to achieve several? goals. Trophies, medals, and ribbons were primary goals along with 5 .n 2 o receiving a school award jacket as 5 the highest material award. But the girls ran for themselves, for the knowledge of competing and winn- ing as a individual and a team, and most of all, for the personal satisfaction. CROSS Country running brought out the inner happiness in the runners, as Charlene Kousman starts out she shows confidence in herself. STRETCHING their legs before they run, Leslie Hunsucker, Angela Taylor, and Susie Donald warm up to minimize pulling any muscles. 190 Girls Cross Country t d opy by Vicky Henning MEMBERS of the Cross Country team are ffront rowl Sharon Cambell, Trudy White, Vivian Quinones, Mikki Tyguiengco, Dottie lohnson, Nay Nay Crane, Susan Chung, and Susie Donald. 12nd rowl Leslie 0 5 Hunsucker, Mgr., Michele Morganfie Charlene Kousman, Nancy Lockett, T Keefe, Laveretta Greene, Louisa Mot Tracie Hawkes, Sissy Fitzgerald, Mars Carter, Angela Taylor, and Denise Pitts. Rx: U 'STM 'Qi by 'V kr: 1 skill? '