Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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 Even with my knee in- jury, I ran to be with the team. -Julie Froehlich, senbr PON T SLOW DOWN! Using ai remaning strength at a Kawanis Park meet. Natalie Tober doesn't let the September heat af- fect her drive for the best time. MAKE IT A TEAM PROJECT. In the scarce shade, the ten mem- bers of the team follow the strict warm-up routine before running Coach Rome :ooks on with a smile. NOT THAT KIND OF COACH. Coach Rome doesn't stand on the sidelnes watching the team run. This coach practices and exercises with the team to prove that she's just one of the girls. Girls’Cross Country

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Winning wasn't the goal of the Girls' Cross Country team. It was Fiym ON WINGS of soaring spirit. The members held together and became unified. The five a.m. sun saw ten energetic runners on the de- serted streets. After a five mile run, they still had a full day of school to attend. On Wednesdays, they compet- ed at the Girls' Cross Country meets. Under the supervision of Coach Rome, the team at- tended meets at various lo- cations including Papago Park, Kawanis Park, South Mountain, and Prescott. Tara Nielson, team man- ager, ran in practice, but did not compete due to health reasons. Instead, she posed as a leader. Co-captains Tri- cia Debbs and Stephanie Wail, seniors, motivated the team with their sisterly spirit. Before competing at a meet, the teammates formed a circle and dis- cussed goals, expectations. and thoughts. They finished the mental preparation with the traditional cheer of D- H-S! Strive for the best!” Design by Lynelle Jayo. Photos by Cori Stanek. BEEP-BEEPt LOOK OUT COYOTEI These ten fast-paced Roadrunners aren't gang to be passed up. Even though the home track ts an oval, they try to convince themselves that they are making progress. Girls’ Cross Country Gilbert Mesa 56-63-19 Marcos de Nlza 41-22 Chandler 46-18 Prescott Invlta- tlonal 8th place McCIIntock 33-22 Tompe 32-23 Westwood 49-15 Mingus Invitational 15th place Gilbert 25-31 Mountain View 34-17 Mesa City 4th placo Divisional 9th placo TEAM PROFILE of wins: 2 of losses: 7 of team members: 10 Captains: Tricb Debbs Stephanie Wall Manager: Tara Nelson Coach: Desiree Rome Fund Raisers: Car Wash Team records: Kristin Hoene improved her time by 12 minutes. Team cheer: D-H-S! Strive for the best! Kristin Hoene, junior and first year member of the team, im- proved her time by twelve min- utes from the first meet to the lost meet. Girls’ Cross Country Front Row: Jessica Harris. Nat- alio Tober, Almee Keller, Char- lotte Hagman Back Row: Kristin Hoene, Julie Froehllch. Steph- anie Wall. Tricia Debbs, Tara Neilson, Kim Turner. 100 $por,s

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They may not have the body of Arnold Schwarzenegger but ... THE RUNNING MEN proved endurance to be more than the product of brute strength. Not many people were willing to subject themselves to running 60 miles a week for an entire three-month season. Not many people had the guts and determina- tion it took to make it on the Boy's Cross Country team. Those who did make it, how- ever, finished the season with plenty to show for their efforts besides shin splints and worn out running shoes. They finished knowing that victory and acclaim were not nearly as rewarding as the feeling of personal ac- complishment. Since there were no cheerleaders waving blue and silver pom-pons cheer- ing the team on to victory, the squad of determined young men had to thrive on personal satisfaction as their sole reward. This feeling of accomplishment seemed to be more than enough to keep the team pounding the pavement of Guada- lupe Road for the endless miles of practice. Cross Country may have been run by each individual, but they worked together in building muscles, endur- ance, and, most important- ly. lasting friendships. Design by Kathy Pollard. Photos by Cari Stanek. UPHILL ... AGAIN?? Setting the pace for the rest of the field. die-hard Mark Mancerres suges up the last hi at Kaiwanis to help his team clinch a victory against Corona. Boys Cross Country Mesa Gilbort 44 51 29 Marcos 19 54 Chandler 29 27 McCIIntock 25 36 Tempe 24 37 Westwood 42 17 Gilbert 25 34 Mt. View 42 17 State 6th TEAM PROFILE Team members - 18 Wins - 5 Losses - 3 Manager: Chris McCormick Coach - Dan Durrant Boy’s Cross Country. Front Row: Barry Johnasen, Pat McCormick, Jer- emy Lyons. Nell Martin. Kerric Bailey. Middle Row: Russel McElhaney. Owais Currlm, Jason Pennington, Vince Garcia. Back Row: Coach Durrant. Kevin Yirak, Rob Clark. Ncthan Brown. John Palmatler, Mike Wilkins, Tim Green. David Eltlng, Amoa Grant. Chris McCormick. 102 ports