Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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 I got to be a part of the closest tightest team we've ever had. -Dave Elting RUNNERS ... TAKE YOUR MARKI Anxious lor the fire of the gun to set them off. the determined athletes prepare for another grueling cis- tance race ogo'nst Marcos de Mza which they won 19-36. SIDEWALK TALK Using the pavement to stretch out. the Cross Country team concen- trates on the upcoming meet wihle Tim Green’s mind wanders to the homework he hasn’t finished yet. Boys Cross Country 103