Lakeridge High School - Symposium Yearbook (Lake Oswego, OR)

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JV distance runners energize together for outstanding season The junior varsity cross country team had a fine season. The hard work and team unity brought Lake- ridge an 11-0 record for the season. The consistency of impressive wins led the JV runners to victory of the district title. Outstanding jun- ior runner Bruce Schafer ran off with first place at district compe- tition, while sophomore Dan Young followed with second place. Also leading the blue and gold through- out the season were Mike Teahan, Koen Bannister, Pete Nelson, and Tim Lambert. Coach Keith Hurdstrom ended the season confidently by stating, The fine JV performance gives me every indication that the posi- tion of our senior runners this year will be competently filled by the upcoming JV runners. Also coming up will be freshmen Bill Steffens, Mike McGranahan, and Rich Barton. 1. Junior varsity standout Bruce Schafer runs out in front during a challenging race. 2. Annoyed by photographer, Tim Lambert sneers at the camera before a tense race. 3. Getting his muscles in tone, before the big race, Koen Bannister takes a last minute jaunt. 4. Giving the eye and showing off his ankle, Bruce Shafer thinks of other things besides cross country. JV CROSS COUNTRY LHS OPPONENT 15 West Linn 45 15 Lake Oswego 45 16 Reynolds 41 15 Oregon City 45 17 Centennial 39 18 Tigard 41 19 Putnam 39 20 Milwaukie 41 15 The Dalles 45 15 Hood River 45 15 Barlow 45 15 Gresham Inc. Season's Record: 12 0 IV CROSS COUNTRY 20 JV Cross Country

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Male harriers clinch Wilco League title for second year The Lakeridge varsity cross coun- try team displayed another success- ful season. The record spoke for itself with a total of 13 wins and no losses, plus a first place finish at district. These so-called road runners swept the district league competition with junior standout Dave Steffens capturing first place. Seniors Terry Sullivan and Mike Berryman followed to take third and seventh place. George Serrill, Paul Johnson and Chris Wood made strong contributions to aid in the outstanding season. The coaching of Keith Hurd- strom kept the boys striving to ob- tain the height of their abilities. The Pacer pack finished with a fifth place at the state meet. Dave Steffens breezed in for an individ- ual spot of tenth place. Steffens achieved a number of honors through the season. One was being chosen to compete in Houston, Texas, at the AAU Junior Track Championships. He was also selected for the second league all-state cross country team. '1. Dave Steffens and George Serrill keep on pacing through the mud with visions of-the final step in their heads. 2. Mike Berryman blazes the trail while Paul Johnson and Chris Wood determinedly follow his path. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY LHS OPPONENT 22 Milwaukie 35 18 Putnam 42 15 Gresham 50 15 Barlow 50 15 West Linn 44 19 Tigard 43 20 Centennial 42 19 Lake Oswego 43 15 Oregon City 50 17 Clackamas 44 20 The Dalles 44 15 Hood River 50 15 Reynolds 50 Season's Record: 13-0 VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY LHS OPPONENT 15 Barlow 50 15 Reynolds Inc. 17 Tigard 39 17 Clackamas 43 15 Hood River 50 19 Lake Oswego 40 47 Lincoln 89 19 Putnam 42 22 Milwaukie 35 30 PIL 15 The Dalles 50 26 Parkrose 83 15 Oregon City 50 15 West Linn 49 15 Gresham 50 18 Centennial Season's Record: 13-0 Varsity Cross Country 19

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Beginning runners attain 1st in district in opening year Through rain, hail, sleet, and snow, the freshman cross country team practiced every weekday. Their determination and dedication paid off as it led them to a first place position in district. The dual season ended with an impressive 12-1 recrod. Leading the team through a fine season were frosh runners Mike Mc- Granahan and Richie Barton. Out- standing runner Bill Steffens was out for the season due to an injury. Keith Hurdstrom did a fine job in coaching. The frosh are the very basis of our program, stated Hurd- strom. From their past perfor- mance, this frosh group looks very bright for next year, he added. 1. Off and running for the lead, a group of cross country runners from all over the state participate in the Great Race. 2. A runner's most precious possession: his feet! 3. Rich Barton expresses his hopes of winning an upcoming meet. 4. Showing off his style. Bill Steffens races to the finish during a tough practice. FROSH CROSS COUNTRY LHS OPPONENT 15 West Linn 45 16 Lake Oswego 42 17 Reynolds 41 15 Oregon City 45 28 Centennial 27 18 Tigard 41 21 Outnam 34 15 Milwaukie 45 15 The Dalles 45 15 Hood River 45 15 Barlow 45 15 Gresham Inc. Season's Record: 11-1 Frosh Cross Country 21