Chugiak High School - Babiche Yearbook (Chugiak, AK)

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Tough Skiers Finish With Spirit. Due to the lack of snow, the 1984-85 Cross Country Ski Team had a rocky start. The uncooperative weather re- sulted in dry-land training such as running up hills with the help of ski poles. The season finally began the first Monday after Thanksgiving. The team embarked on their toughest season yet. There were numerous injuries lead- ing to shortened seasons for many of the athletes. The boys placed Third in State out of 12 teams and the girls placed Eighth out of the same 12. Most Valuable Players were Doug Wester and Rhoda Roberts. Most Improved Skiers were Jon Stehn, Jeff Spra- dling, and Susan Lane. The spirit and enthusiasm of the team, and the coaches, helped in making the season run smoothly. The feelings of loyalty to his sport were well expressed in the words of Shane Ryan. ' T felt incredible energy from everyone on the team during the first week of practice. We were anx- ious to jump on our skis and race. By the time the real skiing began, only the tough, dedicated skiers were left. That ' s why we finished the season so well. It was an excel- lent year for me. Cross country is for the strong-willed. The people who come out for it and stick with it should be proud of themselves. It is the hardest sport in school. I wonder where the rest of the girls are that ought to be on the team, remarked Junior Varsity Girls Coach, Mr. Gnad. Mrs. Owens was heard to say, The ones who do the work, get the glory. TOP: Enjoying a leisure moment before a race, Cindy Guenther discusses the affect of glister on powdery snow. LEFT: At the end of a strenuous practice, Shane Ryan skates to a stop. ABOVE: Mentally preparing for the upcoming race, members of the boys B-team attempt to keep their muscles limber. Cross Country Skiing 20-3

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OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: Skating furiously by Nancy Nyback, Cindy Guenther races toward the finish line. BOTTOM LEFT: Striving to maintain her position in the race is Rhoda Roberts. BOTTOM RlGUT-.Skhng around a curve in the trail, Susan Lane sets her pace. THIS PAGE: TOP LEFT: Preparing their equip- ment for the upcoming races are Shane Ryan. Cindy Guenther, and LiUia Heller. TOP RIGHT: Discussing the approaching events are Annette Coles and several of her teammates. CEN- TER LEFT: Skiing with the eye on the finishing tape, is Cindy Guenther BOTTOM LEFT: Practicing her stance atop a Art Room table. Susan Lane imagines herself gliding across the finish line in first place. TOP RIGHT: Resting after a long race, Doug Wester leans on his poles. 205