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

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Male gymnasts bring excellence, unity into meets, posting 6 3 record This was the fifth season for the boys gymnastic team. The excel- lent coaching of John Turchi and the unity put forth by 20 strong and hard working individuals brought the team to a 6-3 record for the exciting season. The team also captured a solid fifth position in district. Heading up the team were sen- iors Mark Tucker, who went all- around, and Dan Lundgren, who specialized on the rings. Junior Jon Hanington and sophomore Tim Pearson were the other all-around performers for the Pacers. Fresh- men Sean Vessey, Jeff Beranek and Dave Eastman put in strong show- ings along with the other remaining freshmen for the team. Co-captains for the team were Mark Tucker and junior Karl Bur- den who helped fellow team mem- bers to execute difficult moves and perfect their routines for upcoming meets. Of the strong and successful season. Coach John Turchi said, This is a young team. We will build and be better next year.'' Coach Turchi was selected to repre- sent Oregon in the United States Gymnastics Federal National Con- vention that was held in Denver, Colorado on the 14, 15, and 16 of November. BOYS GYMNASTICS 22 Boys Gymnastics

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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

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1. Senior all-around Mark Tucker prepares to dismount from high bar. 2. Karl Bur- den executes a difficult L-sit cross on the rings during a tough meet against Clacka- mas. 3. Junior all-around Jon Hanington works side-horse at the district meet. Jon placed a solid tenth in all-around. 4. The Pacer ringmen Karl Burden, Mark Tucker, Dan Lundgren, Coach John Turchi, and Mark Cadwell watch fellow teammate. 5. Jon Hanington skillfully performs a handstand on the parallel bars. 6. BOYS GYMNASTICS. TOP ROW: RayGregoire, Mark Tucker, Steve Grider, Martin Munt- zel, Sean Vessey, Chris Marshall, Tim Pearson. MIDDLE ROW: Coach John Turchi, Dan Lundgren, Bill Gellos, Ron Wetz, Monty Baker, Jeff Beranek, Mike Mike Barnum. BOTTOM ROW: Scott Fedje, Mike VanAllen, Jon Hanington, Karl Burden, Mark Cadwell, Jeff Vranson, Dave Eastman. BOYS GYMNASTICS LHS OPPONENT 83.52 Grant 96.09 107.07 Tigard 97.85 84.33 Reynolds 68.13 94.29 Beaverton 80.29 86.51 Clackamas 121.71 92.87 Lake Oswego 66.63 99.60 Jackson 98.30 89.70 West Linn 83.40 96.77 David Douglas 112.60 Season's Record: 6-3 Boys Gymnastics 23