Robertsdale High School - Robala Yearbook (Robertsdale, AL)

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They ' re Off and Running — Varsity Track The track team had its best season. They came in first in the county meet and second in the county championship toward the end of the season. At the Royal Relays in Flor- ida, ten teams competed with over four hundred athletes. Ted Haynes set a record in the 880, and the team finished third over- all. The team ' s third place finish at the sec- tional meet won the opportunity to partici- pate at State. Malissa Wise became the first athlete from Robertsdale to win a med- al at the state level. Alonzo Smith and Ted Haynes also won medals. Alonzo in the 1 10 High Hurdles and 300 Intermediate Hur- dles and Ted with a second place finish in the 880. The team finished fifth overall. Ted Haynes and Pam Hinton have not lost a long distance race in the county over the last two years. liAi ' ' .;.. ' ,;■ iS.;

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Junior High Trackster Goes to State Competition The Junior High Track Team, under the supervision of Kathy Johnson, experienced a discouraging season. However, there was a bright spot. Lenora Foley, participating in the shot put event, earned the right to go to the State Track Meet held in Selma, Alabama. She was the first Junior High person to go and she placed fifth for 3 A and 4A girls. Congratulations Lenora and the rest of the team for a job well done. Girls ' team members were Sherri Racine, Lenora Fo- ley, Tonya Davis, Amy Potts, Colleen Sheehy, and Coach Kathy Johnson. Boys ' team members were Coach Johnson, Chris Shad- dix, Tim Rice, Shane White, Sean Legrone, Charles Callaway, Steve Burgett, Bobby Nabors, Mike Grubbs, John Sharretts, Trey Koons, Charlie Gates, Jeff Saw- Steve Burgett shows off his hurdle jumping ability as other contestants watch. JMi ir tt ' Junior High Track Team— 63

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Top left: The State Team: Ted Haynes, Matt Moppins, Alonzo Smith, Gladys Camphell, Lenora Foley, Denlse Richardson, Malissa Wise, Pam Hinton, and Theresa Schreck. The Girls Team: Felica Valerie, Mary Lewis, Gladys Campbell, Theresa Schreck, Paula Bisel, Danette Rich- ardson, Malissa Wise, Barbara Burgett, Denise Ricard- son, and Pam Hinton. Lee puts some LIMPH behind his throw. Matt MacCartee runs at one of the county meets. The Boys Team: Mark Stanton, Kevin Boyington, F.ric Haydy, Matt MacCartee, Alonzo Smith, Tom Ellison, Rick Dailey, Darrell Brewton, Maurice Hardy, Matt Moppins, Terry Koen, Brent Dickenson, Lee Wilson, Don Smith, Ted Haynes, and David Middlelon. Terry flies through the air with the greatest of ease. Don, Jerry, and Maurice show what fun means. Ted shows off his record-breaking form. Alonzo, Did you leap over the building? ? Varsity Track— 65