Lennox High School - Troubadour Yearbook (Lennox, CA)

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After winning another grueling race, miler Leroy Collins (1) appears fatigued. Lynette Lemond (2) demonstrates good concentration as a long distance runner. (3) VARSITY TRACK—Kneeling: Joe Siosua, Tina Whitley, Tanya Kendr- ick, Callie Sykes, Colleen Houston, Jeanne Amador, Ena He- redia, Lynette Lemond. Standing: Coach James, Darryl Knox, Eric Flores, Mike Betts, David Haygood, Aaron Pratt, Victor Stockman, Javier Luna, Adrian Booker, Eloy Soto, Raul Ponce, Sergio Yepez, Danilo Felker, Leroy Collins, Jose Garcia, Kelepi Finau, Richard Nieves, Vernon Chaney, Toa Siosua. Could Colleen Houston (4) be worried about her track debut? High flying Kelepi Finau (5) attempts to jump the height while some admiring fans look on. ‘gine Sponsored by McALISTER’S AUTO BODY REPAIR + PAINTING 6929 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91605 Telephone: (213) 982-6050

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j Track makes big comeback After a year’s absence, track reappeared on the Lancer spring sports schedule. Because of their late organizing date, the 1980 tracksters could not participate in the Pioneer League, but they were eligible to enter league finals to qual- ify for CIF. As the Troubadour went to press, Lennox had been edged out 65-61 by powerhouse El Se- gundo. All other meets had been cancelled be- cause of bad weather. In early season competition top performers for the varsity were Adrian Booker, Richard Nieves, Leroy Collins, Raul Ponce, David Hay- good, and Sergio Yepez. This year saw the debut of a girls’ team, fea- turing mostly distance oriented runners with little experience. Among feminine competitors Ena Heredia seemed headed for success in the mile and two mile events. The Soph-Frosh squad displayed excellent po- tential in practice and early season competition. Speedburners Carlos Gonzalez and Gus Veitia, high jumper James McGhee, and distance run- ners David Saenz and Alex Neira all showed great promise. Coach Dennis James had the formidable task of coaching all three squads. Despite the overall lack of depth, James had high hopes that sev- eral of his charges would make it into league fi- nals. (1) Adrian Booker hands the ba- ton to Rich Nieves for the second leg of the mile relay, one of the Lancers strongest events. Shot putters Victor Stockman and Da- vid Haygood (2) compare tech- niques. High jumper Raul Ponce (3) clears the bar in the El Se- gundo meet, as teammate Adrian Booker (4) sails to victory in long jump competition. Varsity Track 39

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Through a maze of hurdles, Alex Peraza (1) awaits the start of the race. Alex Neira (3) leads the Lancer attack in the mile race. An anguished David Saenz (4) crosses the finish line to win the two mile event. Carlos Gonzales (5) hunches over to nip his opponent in an action packed finish to the 100 yard dash. FROSH-SOPH TRACK (2)—Kneeling: Joey Collins, Ramsay Downie, James McGee, Darryl Kendricks, Rafael Aquin, Da- vid Saenz. Standing: Hector Acosta, Eddie Jordan, Ramiro Alcala, Gus Veitia, Alex Peraza, George Heredia, Alex Neira, Hector Baez, Carlos Gonzalez, Simon Gonzales, Scott Rich- ard. Track 41