Chugiak High School - Babiche Yearbook (Chugiak, AK)

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Girls Triumph In The Long Run SCOREBOARD CHUGIAK OPPONENT 27 27 22 37 40 28 SERVICE 28 WEST 33 EAST 18 DIMOND 15 BARTLETT LOW SCORE WINS PLACED 6TH IN REGIONS Hardworking and diligent, were words used by Coach David Morse when asked to describe the 1984 Girls ' Varsi- ty Cross-Country Running Team. They showed a lot of heart, he added. They established a winning streak with consecutive victories over Service, West and East. In cross-country running the lowest score wins, with scores taken from the first five runners then added togeth- er. A perfect score is fifteen. Despite the small turnout of girls, the team performed better than in previous years. This year was the first year that Chugiak did well in Re- gion IV competition. Plans for a post-season running club were started for athletes who wanted to condition or stay in shape through- out the year. In Region IV action, strong performances were provided by Cindy Guenther, who finished 18th; Rachel Roberts, who came in right behind her in 19th place. Following the leaders were Rhoda Roberts in 33rd position, Annette Cole in 34th, and Jennifer Reese in 42nd. Overall, I think we had an excellent season, said Coach Morse. TOP LEFT: Pacing herself to keep her stride even, Rachel Roberts conserves energy for the last leg of the race. LEFT: Racing to the finish line is Jennifer Reese. ABOVE: With only her shadow to accompany her. Cindy Guenther completes the long trek to the finish line. OPPOSITE PAGE: LEFT: Passing her East competition. Rhoda Roberts strides on. OPPOSITE PAGE: RIGHT: Concentrating on her form. Annette Cole strives for the best time. OPPOSITE PAGE: CROSS COUNTRY TEAM. BACK ROW: Shane Ryan. Hank Haertel. Randy Bowker. Elizabeth Bell, Annette Cole, Cindy Guenther. Coach David Morse THIRD ROW: Jim Bowker, A.C. Ellis. David Boyle, William Lane. Nancy Nyback SECOND ROW: Mati Guenther ' . Rusty Oakly, Stacy Belmudes, Rachel Roberts. Rhoda Rob- erts FRONT ROW: Emil Teague. Greg Kumura. Girls Cross-Country Running 177

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Low Turnout Surprising Results Early on the morning of August 13, nineteen anxious runners anticipated membership on the 1984 cross-coun- try running team. Boy ' s Varsity Coach David Morse com- mented, The turnout for this year ' s team was in lower numbers than we had anticipated, partly because some of last year ' s lettermen didn ' t return this season. This was unfortunate, but the team ' s spirit was surprisingly good, considering the low numbers that turned out. To prepare for their first meet, the group ran an ex- hausting 20 miles per week. The conditioning also consist- ed of group running, or pack running, which tapered down to medium sprints. Receiving the Most Valuable Player award was Shane Ryan. The acquired distinction was presented to him be- cause of his undying endurance. Coach Morse awarded William Lane, Hank Haertel, Randy Bowker, and Stacy Belmudes with the coveted award of Most Improved Play- ers. Some of the criteria for being a future cross-country runner include being able to run 9 miles per week, and being in good physical, as well as mental condition. In Region IV action, the Varsity runners placed fifth out of six teams. H H 1 H I B ■B |SSm ' 3 Jl H ■Hj BH m B Hl 3£ ' , ' :: B | l p iwiflBB Hbh ' ' i RS , J y ' ' H I Hls M , j bHH U K jjf ' l ' jj rara !vvfiBi3°Si?flPJ BI H B TOP RIGHT: Fascinated by Coach Morse ' s clipboard, Stacy Belmudes stands transfixed. ABOVE: Waiting in anticipation, the Boys Cross- country Running Team lightly joke with each other. RIGHT: Warming up before a meet. Jim Bowker and Hank Hartel stretch their legs. ?. SCOREBOARD : CHUQIAK OPPONENT ' 4Qfc RvfcE 21 WSST 36 EAST 19 DIMOND 20 BARTLETT ■ ...c-=.. .- ■■■:-8 178 Boys Cross-Country Running