Costa Mesa High School - Round Up Yearbook (Costa Mesa, CA)

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Boys Cross Country Did you see an ugly girl, Pete? BOYS CROSS COGNTRY The 1987-88 Boys Varsity Cross Country team had a season full of hardships. The team was comprised of four seniors. 1 junior. I sophomore, and I freshman. Unfortunately, they had no summer program to back them and first-year coaches. Mark Howard and Henry Medina, were employed late in the summer. Despite their late start and lack of depth, the boys faired well. Even though the mustangs record was not outstanding, they had some achievements. At several invitationals. the team showed a high level of potential and placed highly. At the Orange County Championships, Scott Palmer and Ruben Lozano showed endurance and determina- tion to win. This will placed them a well deserved fourth place in league. The mustangs were led by their Team Captain Ruben Lozano. who was also awarded Most Valuable Player, for his hard work and dedication, while Most Improved went to Tong Pravongvieng. The team was rounded out by Scott Palmer. Peter Ma, Tom Pipes, Harry Noonene, and Nam Lam, who all displayed much talent during league competition. The boys Junior Varsity Cross Country was comprised of many young runners. For most of the team, this was their first year as serious competitors. Although their record was not outstanding (1 win-5 losses), they worked very hard and had many close meets. The team participated in several invitationals and gained much needed experience. The experience will help them tremendously as Varsity runners. The team consisted of Young Chang. Frank Keller. Nam Lam, Ken Hill, and Shane Mclaughlin. Even though they were small in size, this year ' s Freshman Sophomore Team did well during league competition. They displayed great talent and the will to never give up. The boys had morning and afternoon workouts, usually running ten miles a day. Throughout all the tough practices and mental exhaustion, the mustang boys fought as a team. With the talent and determination on this team, the Cross Country program should become much stronger in future years. The team roster: Don Hein, Justin Yockel. Chris Chimenti, Simon Han. and Sean Stout. It ' s only TeWinkle hill Palmer. Ruben ' s victory sign. 48 Sports

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JV Volleyball J.V. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The J.V. Girls ' Volleyball team had an outstanding season, holding a record of 6-4 and placing third in league. They were coached by Charles Cutenese, with Rainy Lentz as their manager. They started off the 1987-88 season by winning their first three games, but then lost to Woodbridge, the league champions, by two points. All the girls felt extremely good about the game, having given it all they had. Throughout the season the Mustang fighters showed dedication and an intense desire to win. They were led by Team Captain My-Ngoc Pham, whose outstanding performances also gained her the team ' s Most Valuable Player award. The Coach ' s Award went to Rose Nabong, while Shannon Austin and Jamy Thomas received Most Improved. The future looks promising for these outstanding players. k, 1 My-Ngoc sets it for the kil First Row Shannon A., Stephanie B.. Thuy N., Rose M.. My-Ngoc P.. Vicky C. Second Row Coach Charles C. Rainy L.. Shane A.. Jenny S., Kristy W.. Deshontel M.. Bethany P.. Rachel R. Vicky, this isn ' t soccer. Ready. Set. Go! Stephanie sets it for Shannon ' s spike. Sports-47

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Run Young. First Row N. Lam. S. Palmer. Second Row Coach Howard. T. Pravongvieng, R. Lozano. H. Noonan. P. Ma. Scott, tell these guys to pull up their pants.