Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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SWIMMING ' A StI'OkC Above thi? REST Iiffif.'1'j'.ZS dNp'aySh'Sd'SguSlM'COpp0S'ng by Molly Smith We overcame injuries and performed much stronger than the previous year,' commented Keith Hanson. With practices nearly every morning or afternoon the Varsity Boys Swimming team definitely dedicated themselves to their conditioning in the pool. Rigor- ous practices developed neces- sary endurance for a suc- cessful season. Pre- paring for their meets required a constant effort from everyone. Injuries affected various players, however the team pulled through and competed excellently. The guidance of team captain Ray Under- burg and spirit of athlete Mike Jacoway encouraged the team to unite and perform to the best of their ability. Shaded slightly by the Girls Varsity last year, they crushed their previous stigma and produced a fine name for themselves. According to Mike Steffans it was great exercise to swim everyday and stay in shape. He kidded, 6'Besides, l liked to wear the speedo! Mike Jacoway can not explain his excellence. 296 Vorsify Boys Swimming Nylec, M. Jacoway, M. Napierala, K. Hansen, B M Ireichler R C,onantB Row S Olsen B Cruden Huey, D. Hilbig, B. Jacobson, M. Row: T. Stephens T Ogi D Watts C Proco io R Underbur C. Roedell, S. Ostrom, M. Steffens, K. Hoffer, B

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if Sidaron Wilson thrusts his body towards the sand pit striving for a high long jump score. VIP Because track is such a large sport with so many different events, cap- tains were difficult to pick. However, two guys, Lance McGrath and Bryon Devore, were inspirational team lead- ers. Bryon, a cross country runner, helped the team with many points in the distance races. He is ranked num- ber one in CIF and is second in the league. With Lance's high jump ability, he is ranked second in CIF and tenth in the state. Both team members set a great ex- ample for others to follow. Their hard work paid off. kwa 38535 .. ......a.f.N..-.mm Bottom Row:D.Schwenke,J. Musgrove,J.Archer,J.Barrie,J. Haines, D. Cortez, DeVore, L. McGrath, T. Brennon, P. Wittenburg. Last Row: B. Aronson, C E. Paz. A. Diaz. 2nd row: S. Pomiak, M. Tanico, A. Meadows, J. Labrador, J. Domville, B. Roth, B. Santos, K. Arthur, M. Miller. Ashworth, M. Faust, R. Fisher. 3rd row: J. Schmurer, S. Cardozo, S. Nouriani, B. Boys Varsity Trock 295 ateezlafgava--nsx:11

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A Captain Ray Underburg perfects his butterfly technique. I University San Dxeguito wa' f Greg Rogers sneaks a glance at the trailing opponent. Santa Fallbrwk I Mission Viejo' Invitational V, Torrey Pines Orange Glens ' 'lt '1 CAPTAIN athletes, I would love to have been one, but I am not bitter that I was not. I simply tried to inspire others and be the best athlete my body will allow without sacrificing time necessary for the furtherment of academics, friends, or family, commented Cap- - tain Ray Underburg. Vorsity Boys Swimming 297 We had some truly exceptional I