Santa Rita High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Youn but Still Stron he Girls' Cross-Country team last year had sixteen runners, a majority of which were sophomores. Last year's team was very young. We did pretty well for all the in- experienced runners, stated Sophomore Terry Socea. Girls' Cross- Country Coach Ken Radon, felt that because they were so young, they would be strong in coming years. Radon was the girls' new coach. He coached the Boys' Cross-Country and the girls long distance runners for track last year. I enjoyed both the boys and girls equally well, replied Radon. The girls' practiced every day after school and sometimes practiced on Saturdays. Practices consisted of meeting together, stretching, weight lifting, and running many hard miles. Radon works us hard, and it does us good in the long run, stated Sophomore Laura Stevenson. Goals for the team last year consisted of improving and becoming better run- ners. Patricia Leon, runner, commented that, all the runners try to encourage other members of the team. The girls' worked well together as a team. Radon felt that it was important for the girls' to enjoy running and to use the skill as a life-long activity. Most of the girls' said they would continue running through next year. A majority of the girls' said they liked to run to keep in shape, and it helped their endurance. The girls' said they also lik- ed running because it was very com- petitive, and it was also a sport where you could rely directly on yourself, no one else could win for you. I feel lucky to be able to rung not everyone can, stated Stevenson, a second year runner who enjoyed competing for Santa Rita. f A Patricia Leon and Eileen Huerta show their determination to finish the race. 4 Senior julie Figureroa, headed for the Cross-Country course finish line. j Girls Cross-Country S.R. OPP, 35 SalpointefCDO 82 f 20 76 SunnysidefSahuaro 43f19 50 BuenafCatalina 25f55 29 Tucson 27 N 40 Salpointef Buena 66129 37 Sabino 21 36 Ch0llafSabino 58f27 63 Palo VerdefAmphi 37f25 Q.: .. W , VV GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 227

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F Sophomore Terry Socea races against her opponent to win the race. 1 'Y L r Girls Cross Country-Top row: Patricia Leon, Kim Thibault, Shelly Bibeau, Terri Socea, Chandra Bergman, Maria Leon, Maria Clark, Coach Ken Radong Bottom row: Laura Stevenson, Tina Prieto, Terry Karabin, Norma jacques, Eileen Huerta, Michele Clark, not pictured: Stacy Staufferjulie Figueroa. P 9 I A Maria Leon tries to improve her time as she runs, determined to win. P Vaunda Knudsen, Normajacques and Michelle Clark run to beat Sabino. 6 Design: Bill Sharp Copy: Lori Verhulst 2 2 Photos: Paula Ryers, Gwen McCarthy -A.. .4 .ar

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Boys Cross Country-Front row: james Ross, Leonard Altieri, Richard Ellis, Tom Szlachta, Coach Roger Shanley, Ron Heathman, Steve Thompson, Eddie Siebern,jim Erdmang Back rowzjim Hafkemeyenjoel Hunter, Eric Clements, Randy Cueto, Dale Green, Scott Weiler, Lincoln Mergard, Bruce Conley, Ross Smith. New Coach Brings Winnin Season Q Q gradual process, build a base and it allows you to grow, stated last year's Boys' Cross-Country Coach Roger Shanley. With nine years of running experience he took on the respon- sibility as coach because he felt that run- ners are fascinating people . Although an adult structure was needed, Shanley tried to work into a friendship with the runners. He obtained this by running with them dai- ly. By mid-season Varsitv consisted of ten A Rewards of pacing his strides pay off as Ron Heathman gets ahead of opponent. P Randy Cueto anticipates being first to finish because his opponets are far behind. runners and j.V. had six. Ross Smith, a senior, was unsure at the start of the season where the team stood, but their status as State champions for the fourth year out of five removed any doubt. Runners need a high degree of self- discipline and competitiveness, stated Shanley. Although independence was crucial for runners, a consistent team effort was important for them to do well. He went on to explain that five strong finishes were needed for a team to win since scor- ing was based on the sum of the places the runners took. The affects of running are mainly positive, commented james Ross, a senior, who felt that running gave him more energy for other sports and made him more healthy. Shanley explained that many girls fear running will make them ap- pear masculine, but actually it only relocates a person's body proportions and defines their muscles. Dale Green, team captain, and Lincoln Mergard, Ross Smith, and james Ross made up the top four runners on Varsity. Their goals were to make the top ten in state. Shanley stressed that anyone could be a runner. He noted that Steve Thompson, a sophomore on j.V., had the ability and progressed steadily and met goals set this past year. As for the future of Boy's Cross- Country, Shanley predicted it to be devastating . 2 2 Designzjoy Hutton Copy: Holly Walstead Photos. Cindy Nickol, Paula Pyers